Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. - Jim Rohn
I have been working to integrate some different principles into my daily life such as reading for 30 minutes a day something instructional and also turning my car into a mobile classroom. Did you know that if you spend this time learning, you can become an expert in your given field in 3-5 years. As I was driving into work this morning, I was listening to Jim Rohn and he shared the following principle - "Work harder on yourself than you do on your job."
Personal developoment is key to growth as an individual. What can you do to improve where you are in the next month? Are there areas in your life that you want to increase your knowledge about? Find a book on the topic and spend time reading 30 minutes a day. I suggest that you read 15 minutes in the morning and follow up with 15 minutes before bed. Or find a CD or podcast on the subject and listen on your commute to and from work.
I want to become more knowledgable about leadership and human potential so I spend time reading different books on leadership and listen to CD on human potential. My challenge to you is increase your knowledge to get ahead of the person in the cubicle or car next to you.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Getting Heart Healthy
Yesterday, I attended a brunch and the room with women dressed in red. The information shared was to bring awareness. 2013 is the 10th year of the Go Red for Women Movement. The Go Red for Women movement raises women's awareness of heart disease. The information shared was very enlightening so I want to share some of the pearls of wisdom that I learned with you so that I can raise your awareness.
Did you know heart disease strikes more women than men and that the symptoms are different. They showed a video of a lady that thought she was having a hot flash and later thought she had food poisoning but it turned out she was having a heart attack. Heart disease claims the lives of one in three women. It is so important that we know our risk and our numbers.
The speaker shared a way to minimize our risk:
Healthy Diet - eat fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains. We should also remove the salt shaker from the table.
Exercise - Do brisk exercise 30 minutes most days.
Avoid tobacco- stopping smoking will give you back life.
Rest and relaxation - as women we take care of others but we must make sure that we take care of self by taking time to quiet our mind and relax.
Teamwork - we have to work with each others and make others aware.
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. - Proverbs 4:23
Did you know heart disease strikes more women than men and that the symptoms are different. They showed a video of a lady that thought she was having a hot flash and later thought she had food poisoning but it turned out she was having a heart attack. Heart disease claims the lives of one in three women. It is so important that we know our risk and our numbers.
The speaker shared a way to minimize our risk:
Healthy Diet - eat fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains. We should also remove the salt shaker from the table.
Exercise - Do brisk exercise 30 minutes most days.
Avoid tobacco- stopping smoking will give you back life.
Rest and relaxation - as women we take care of others but we must make sure that we take care of self by taking time to quiet our mind and relax.
Teamwork - we have to work with each others and make others aware.
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. - Proverbs 4:23
Saturday, February 9, 2013
As I continue to walk in my word for the year...Freedom, I was challenged by someone to talk to someone close to me about my decision to be a Career Consultant and Leader Development Coach. Initially I was a little nervous because I did not know what the person would say or would they think that I was losing it. So I shared my decision with my mom and she had some questions - why are you going to school to get a doctorate in counseling? Are you going to wait until after you graduate? Are you not working in your purpose? These questions made me think but it also solidified my decision to be free.
The answers to the questions are: 1) My dissertation will give me the knowledge and freedom to be a Leader Development Coach because I am researching Leader Development and Professional Identity 2) No, I have launched L. Dangerfield Consulting and 3) My purpose is continuing to be revealed.
I stepped closer to freedom by attending a luncheon for women business owners and guess what the panel was 3 coaches that shared their highs and lows about being in the business. I had to introduce myself and share my business...it was such freedom seeing others smile back and affirm me.
My work as a career consultant is to work with others and help them find meaningful work or meaning in the work that they currently do. As a leader development coach, I work with individuals or groups seeking to enhance their leader skills. As you continue to seek who you be, you will find who you be----vocationally.
The answers to the questions are: 1) My dissertation will give me the knowledge and freedom to be a Leader Development Coach because I am researching Leader Development and Professional Identity 2) No, I have launched L. Dangerfield Consulting and 3) My purpose is continuing to be revealed.
I stepped closer to freedom by attending a luncheon for women business owners and guess what the panel was 3 coaches that shared their highs and lows about being in the business. I had to introduce myself and share my business...it was such freedom seeing others smile back and affirm me.
My work as a career consultant is to work with others and help them find meaningful work or meaning in the work that they currently do. As a leader development coach, I work with individuals or groups seeking to enhance their leader skills. As you continue to seek who you be, you will find who you be----vocationally.
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