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Member You - Achieving a State of 'Flow' at Work
Trade shows as a key component of every industry, association, and professional meeting. Their importance cannot be over stated for the attendees, the sponsoring organization, and the exhibitors themselves.Trade show attendees have access to "what's new" in one place. They can check it out anonymously and with no obligation. If they aren't interested they can just walk away.The sponsoring organization sells space to the exhibitors, money it uses to reduce the attendee's fees and other costs. The individual attendees save money, the registration is lowered to help get more people to attend, and the exhibitors have a larger pool of prospects
?? Feeling overwhelmed
?? Low energy period
What are some characteristics of the flow state?
?? A vested interest in the outcome
?? A strong belief that you can and will accomplish your goal
?? Total focus, with no interruptions
?? High energy period
?? Passion/fun/enjoyment
?? Proper environmental conditions (temperature, smells, noise)
?? Minimal effort required (low learning curve) How Much Attention Do You Pay to Your Clothing?
In its broadest acceptance, the term ‘clothing’ refers to coverings for the entire body. When speaking about clothing, we can also refer to coverings for the hands , feet or head. Almost all the people on this planet wear clothing. Other terms such as ‘dress’, ‘apparel’ or ‘garments’ may be used when referring to clothing.The reasons why people wear clothing are both functional and social. The human body needs protection against some weather or environment features, and clothing provides safety for people. There is also a social and cultural meaning associated to clothing.There are many other ways in which a person can decorate his/her bod
Contrast that with a time you were so immersed in an activity that time just stood still? Your stomach suddenly growls, and you look up at the clock to discover you worked right over your lunch hour and didn’t notice! You were totally immersed in what you were experiencing or doing. What are the benefits of this extreme focus?
• Output is increased. You simply get more done when you are 100% attuned to your task. You’ll get more letters written and more projects completed
• You perform optimally and do your best work. If you are giving your total attention to something, the quality will be better. Isaac Newton said, “If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention than to any other talent.”
• The time invested in projects is decreased. If you don’t feel like doing something in the first place (like paying bills), wouldn’t you rather have it over in an hour instead of stretching it out over three?
• Less rework. Your focus reduces the time it would have taken you to correct the mistakes and omissions that are a byproduct of inattention.
• Peace of mind is enhanced. There is an old legend about a man who travels the world searching for the meaning of life. One day he climbs a high mountain to a monastery to get the advice of a monk who is reputed to be the wisest man on earth. When asked for the secret to happiness, the monk replies simply, “DO whatever you’re doing.”
What are some of the characteristics of the non-flow state?
?? Continually stopping one task and starting another
?? Not establishing a goal or “end” state
?? Constant disruptions and interruptions, which make it difficult to concentrate
?? Feeling overwhelmed
?? Low energy period
What are some characteristics of the flow state?
?? A vested interest in the outcome
?? A strong belief that you can and will accomplish your goal
?? Total focus, with no interruptions
?? High energy period
?? Passion/fun/enjoyment
?? Proper environmental conditions (temperature, smells, noise)
?? Minimal effort required (low learning curve) Poems In Training - A Metaphor For Success
Poems and stories can provide powerful metaphors in training, particularly when you are trying to get a motivational point across. If you think about the things you remember from your past education, you will probably note that most of them have come from rhymes or stories of some kind. I mean how did you learn to say your A,B,C's? I bet you're even saying the rhyme in your head right now!I find that participants respond extremely well when you sum up a topic with a rhyme that fits the occasion and there are so many wonderful examples to be taken from past literature that it really doesn't have to take too much time looking for them either. An exr stomach suddenly growls, and you look up at the clock
to discover you worked right over your lunch hour and didn’t notice! You
were totally immersed in what you were experiencing or doing. What are the
benefits of this extreme focus?
• Output is increased. You simply get more done when you are 100% attuned to your task. You’ll get more letters written and more projects completed
• You perform optimally and do your best work. If you are giving your total attention to something, the quality will be better. Isaac Newton said, “If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention than to any other talent.”
• The time invested in projects is decreased. If you don’t feel like doing something in the first place (like paying bills), wouldn’t you rather have it over in an hour instead of stretching it out over three?
• Less rework. Your focus reduces the time it would have taken you to correct the mistakes and omissions that are a byproduct of inattention.
• Peace of mind is enhanced. There is an old legend about a man who travels the world searching for the meaning of life. One day he climbs a high mountain to a monastery to get the advice of a monk who is reputed to be the wisest man on earth. When asked for the secret to happiness, the monk replies simply, “DO whatever you’re doing.”
What are some of the characteristics of the non-flow state?
?? Continually stopping one task and starting another
?? Not establishing a goal or “end” state
?? Constant disruptions and interruptions, which make it difficult to concentrate
?? Feeling overwhelmed
?? Low energy period
What are some characteristics of the flow state?
?? A vested interest in the outcome
?? A strong belief that you can and will accomplish your goal
?? Total focus, with no interruptions
?? High energy period
?? Passion/fun/enjoyment
?? Proper environmental conditions (temperature, smells, noise)
?? Minimal effort required (low learning curve) Undisclosed Tip To Less Business Arguments
In the Tittha Sutta, some monks remarked to the Buddha that there are many followers of other teachings with differing opinions, who bicker with one another on what is and is not the truth. The Buddha described the situation with a story... Once, a king gathered men blind from birth before an elephant. To some, he "showed" a tusk, and to others the trunk, body, foot, hind, tail and tuft. Next, he asked what they "saw". Those who touched the head said it was like a winnowing basket, while the tusk was like an iron rod, the trunk like a plow pole, the body like a granary, the foot like a post, the hind like a mortar, the tail like a pestle, and the tuft ltter. Isaac Newton said,
“If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to
patient attention than to any other talent.”
• The time invested in projects is decreased. If you don’t feel like doing something in the first place (like paying bills), wouldn’t you rather have it over in an hour instead of stretching it out over three?
• Less rework. Your focus reduces the time it would have taken you to correct the mistakes and omissions that are a byproduct of inattention.
• Peace of mind is enhanced. There is an old legend about a man who travels the world searching for the meaning of life. One day he climbs a high mountain to a monastery to get the advice of a monk who is reputed to be the wisest man on earth. When asked for the secret to happiness, the monk replies simply, “DO whatever you’re doing.”
What are some of the characteristics of the non-flow state?
?? Continually stopping one task and starting another
?? Not establishing a goal or “end” state
?? Constant disruptions and interruptions, which make it difficult to concentrate
?? Feeling overwhelmed
?? Low energy period
What are some characteristics of the flow state?
?? A vested interest in the outcome
?? A strong belief that you can and will accomplish your goal
?? Total focus, with no interruptions
?? High energy period
?? Passion/fun/enjoyment
?? Proper environmental conditions (temperature, smells, noise)
?? Minimal effort required (low learning curve) Chair Buying Guide: Community Centre, Hall, Church
1. Establish a brief and stick to it.What do you want your chairs to do?Comfort: Not many suppliers will sell you a chair that is ‘uncomfortable’, so ask your supplier what makes their chairs comfortable. Ideally, ergonomically shaped seats and backs provide the best comfort over a long sitting. Beware of thick upholstery; it may appear attractive but is often of a very cheap grade that is prone to premature degradation. Thin, dense foams offer greater comfort over time, and will last far longer.Storage: If you have limited storage space, perhaps you require folding or stacking chairs. Should you have room for stacking chaie of mind is enhanced. There is an old legend about a man who
travels the world searching for the meaning of life. One day he climbs a
high mountain to a monastery to get the advice of a monk who is reputed to
be the wisest man on earth. When asked for the secret to happiness, the monk
replies simply, “DO whatever you’re doing.”
What are some of the characteristics of the non-flow state?
?? Continually stopping one task and starting another
?? Not establishing a goal or “end” state
?? Constant disruptions and interruptions, which make it difficult to concentrate
?? Feeling overwhelmed
?? Low energy period
What are some characteristics of the flow state?
?? A vested interest in the outcome
?? A strong belief that you can and will accomplish your goal
?? Total focus, with no interruptions
?? High energy period
?? Passion/fun/enjoyment
?? Proper environmental conditions (temperature, smells, noise)
?? Minimal effort required (low learning curve) All I Needed to Learn in Life I Learned From Betty Crocker
Some of you may be too kind to say it. But I can tell you’re thinking, “I don’t know what you know about life, but I think you’ve learned a bit too much about Betty Crocker.”Yes, I’ve learned a great deal about Betty Crocker over the past forty-some years. I’ve sat at her table many times. But as much as I’ve learned ABOUT her, I’ve learned more FROM her!You’re probably thinking, “Yup, I knew it, you’ve finally gone off your rocker. Jean’s been creative one too many times! All she’s learned from Betty Crocker is how to gain weight!”Well, you’re wrong. And I’ll tell you why.Consider the simple box of Betty Crocker cake mant disruptions and interruptions, which make it difficult to concentrate
?? Feeling overwhelmed
?? Low energy period
What are some characteristics of the flow state?
?? A vested interest in the outcome
?? A strong belief that you can and will accomplish your goal
?? Total focus, with no interruptions
?? High energy period
?? Passion/fun/enjoyment
?? Proper environmental conditions (temperature, smells, noise)
?? Minimal effort required (low learning curve)
How do you achieve this wonderful state of flow and become fully present-focused?
• Master your job. Research shows that your ability to experience flow is related to your mastery of the mechanics of your job. The more unfamiliar you are with your work, the harder it is to achieve. Just as learning to drive was at first a conscious behavior, when mastered, it became subconscious. If you’re on a learning curve in a new activity, it will be harder to achieve intense focus. The more you learn the job, the better your ability to concentrate and “let go.”
• Prepare for and expect to achieve focus. Set your mind properly. Consciously, willfully decide that you are going to concentrate. Have a positive attitude going into the task. Prepare your materials in advance of getting started and have what you need at your fingertips.
• Clear your desk. Do your piles talk to you? “Do me!” “Don’t forget me!” Clutter can be psychologically distracting. You will focus better on what’s in front of you if you don’t have ten other things surrounding you. Clear the piles, so everything is out of your line of sight except the single thing you’re working on.
• Set aside some time. Estimate how long the task will take and schedule an appointment with yourself on your calendar. Total absorption is very relaxing. It’s splitting your attention—between what you’re currently doing and what you have to do next—that’s exhausting. When you become focused on the task of the moment, time seems to fly, and you get the job done easier and faster.
• Ensure no interruptions. The ability to work uninterrupted is very important to devote your complete attention to an activity. Having privacy will help you achieve a state of flow. Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister, co-authors of Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams, claim reaching a state of flow requires at least 15 minutes of ramp-up concentration. People are especially sensitive to interruptions during this time. When people are disrupted, they can’t go right back in. They require an ad
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