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  Tools and tricks to accomplish more while doing less!

The following article came to me from a coachng colleague Daniela Bryan. Dany is a thoughtful, and wonderful coach. While I was thinking what to write in my newsletter today her article came in.  I could not have said it better... AND in the spirit of accomplishing more while doing less, I have permission to share this with you!

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By Dany Bryan

It seems we are living in challenging times. The financial markets are unstable to put it mildly. News from around the world is scary and the media does it's best to fuel the hype. People are either afraid of losing their job, reorganizations or steering their companies through rough waters. In addition our daily living is affected by rising prices of fuel, food and just about everything else. Everyone seems to be on edge, people are stressed.

One feels grateful when not directly affected by the mortgage crisis or flooding somewhere in the world.

It feels we are in a downward spiral and yet, I am impressed by my clients, who, despite uncertain environments, find jobs, grow their businesses, stay focused and keep the momentum going.

For each and every one of us, hard times offer tremendous opportunity. The possibilities are endless, if we are willing to observe and listen.

Following are my top 5 ways to de-stress and stay on target regardless of what comes at you. They won't cost you a dime and help you weather the storm:

1. Journal

Use the power of writing down, ideally by hand, what is on your mind. The good, the bad and the ugly as well as everything you are grateful for. Feel free to do a brain dump daily and don't worry about grammar or punctuation. No one will criticize it!

2. Be Selective About Media

I was raised with the notion that you need to be informed about what's happening in the world. I do actively observe and read newspapers, magazines and broadcasts from around the world. However, I am very selective as to how engaged I get with the news. I get informed and yet not sucked in. Sensationalism angers me, so I stay away from it - quite appropriate for a past journalism major.

3. Focus On What Truly Matters Most

Even, if we had 100 hours in a day, we'd never be DONE. As we tackle issues on our to-do lists, we are constantly creating new to-do items. The trick is to focus on what's most important and accepting the letting go of everything else. Not always easy, but doable and a path to sanity.

4. Set Boundaries Where Appropriate

Often our needs aren't met because someone is stepping over our boundaries. When did we forget the word NO? It's ok to say NO to not being treated respectfully, to another project you really don't have time or energy for, to hundreds of email in your inbox that drain your energy, to the clutter surrounding you, to you for eating food that's not healthy for you. The list is endless. It's time to say NO!

5. Treat Yourself Well

A car doesn't run too well on empty. Neither does a human body, physically, emotionally and spiritually. If you surround yourself with healthy food and exercise, love and food for your soul, your energy level goes up and things look much brighter. Only if your glass is full are you capable of giving to others.

Good luck staying the course!

The author; Dany Bryan, PCC 

www.dbcoach.com

Ready to focus and accomplish more in the next 3 months than you can imagine?

Here is how:

contact me for Momentum Group Coaching:

$150 per month for 3 months

Kate@TheCoachingAdvantageLLC.com

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