Our greatest glory…
As Friday arrives – we realise that next week is another week in which to bounce back even better than the last…
Productivity + Organisation = Wellness?
I had a great opportunity to get organised and productive today – leaving the office with my Inbox at it’s lowest for many months, and a fully planned out list of actions to complete next week.
For the first time in ages – I managed to get ahead of my work and spend some time performing a sweep of my inbox and other main collection points.
Nothing unusual there.
Except this time, driving home, I felt physically lighter, happier, and ready for enjoying the weekend. It was an excellent feeling – and I’ll be planning that exercise in every Friday evening from now on.
Choice
The leadership team I am a member of at work are having an interesting conversation about Work-Life balance, and how we open up that conversation with the 30 plus people in the wider team. We are focusing on personal choice, and building a culture where team members can do what is right for them.
I was reminded of this quote from David Allen:
How to be more productive…
“The real top line answer is more on the philosophy and less on the mechanics. There is no shortage of systems for getting things done. But there is a danger: the more we focus on getting things done, the less time we have for thinking, prioritising and evaluating and the less we consider whether we are indeed getting the RIGHT things done. The more we automate and reduce to a system of mechanics our productivity approach the more we perhaps detach ourselves from what is actually vital.To spend more time thinking. To be more of a philosopher perhaps, allows the soul to remind us-quite naturally- of that which needs attention. Our health perhaps. A longer term vision for the organisation perhaps. And out of those reminders of which the mind is always aware so long as its consciousness hasn’t been knocked out of it through sheer draining busyness, tactical plans can be developed.More philosophy, less mechanics.”
From the always excellent Nicholas Bate
Or – productivity in just 11 words…
One thing at a time. Most important thing first. Start Now.
Have you got the heart for it?
Another week starts, a new blank page, a new list of priorities, another test of your passion and motivation.
Have you got the heart for it?
Sunday Inspiration #26
Off to the US today – so just a little surfing before I hit Terminal 5 for the B49 to Seattle. Some nice links to check out.
- Inspired by Iceland – a lovely collection of high speed webcams from this slightly mysterious island. I’ve been watching people build the stone jetty in the centre of the Jokulsarlon camera for about a week now.
- Lighter than air – wonderful photoset of various hot air balloons from around the world.
- The customer is always right is wrong – some sage advice on how to make your customer service policies be more mutual.
My favourite link of this week is the video below, a TV spot for Adidas, to celebrate their new Star Wars original shoes.
This is every kind of awesome, Snoop, Beckham, Brown and Gallagher mingle alongside Hans, Obi Wan, C3PO and Chewie. Amazing…
Adidas Cantina
What is inspiring you today?
Sunday Inspiration #25
A beautiful weekend here in Maidenhead, something like 70 degrees yesterday, sunglasses, shorts and barbecues were the order of the day. Today, the sun was bright and warm at 6am – and I was browsing for inspiration, suddenly realising I didn’t need much as the day was looking so beautiful… but you just might.
Musical selection of the day – Turin Brakes – They Can’t buy the Sunshine – I love this group, and this song seems apt for the day.
Now – some slices of Sunday Inspiration for you to enjoy…
- The Elephant Parade is in London – I need to get out one morning with the camera whilst the sun is still shining.
- 13 year old boy climbs Everest – extraordinary, when I was 13 I was stuck in my bedroom listening to Depeche Mode records.
- A bird every day – a picture of a new bird, every day, for a whole year. Marvellous.
- Caitlin Moran meets Lady Gaga – fantastic article and interview from the Times, including answers the that question. I’ll let you work out why I think the interview is inspirational – its pretty revelatory.
- The special one does the treble – recalling Inter Milans glory days, the inspirational Mourinho has achieved at the highest level. Again.
What is your inspiration today?
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