It's Tuesday at 2:00pm! (PST Time: I live and work from Southern California)
Greetings to you!
Each week I send out a short leadership blog that's called "Tuesday at 2:00pm". The purpose of this is simply to provide a brief thought on leadership that you can read and think about in just a few minutes. I send it out every week at 2:00pm (PST) and encourage you to make an appointment with yourself to pause and think about the thing I'm writing about.
Russ...
LEADERSHIP QUOTE:
"We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list." Michelle Obama
What does this stir up? Either write me HERE or comment at the end of the blog post HERE.
A LITTLE BIT DEEPER:
It's February and this month I'm going to share some quotes that talk about SELF CARE. You can read this month's posts HERE.
I am constantly chasing my list.
For me, I've learned that there are times that I need to just GET THINGS DONE and the best way to do that is to make a list. I don't live by a list every day, but when I need help in managing the chaos and driving my focus, a list really helps.
I've also learned that when I get into "list mode", often the most pressing things are moved to the top and the most variable things, or the less pressing things are moved to the bottom.
I've also learned that the bottom my list is often very negotiable, while the top of my list is non-negotiable.
Do you get the picture?
We all manage lists differently. Some of you only put things on your list that you need to do... the negotiable items don't even make the list.
All of that aside, Obama's quote here is a simple reminder to each of us in the area of self care that we need to keep putting ourselves ON THE LIST!
Don't Continue To Compromise Your Needs!
Don't Put Others First All of the Time: Take Care of Yourself.
Sometimes, You Need to Fill Your Tank.
Out of our Health, We Serve and Love Better!
This morning, I started the day "making my list" and scheduling the day. It's a full day, a good day, and one I'm looking forward to. Then, I got a note from my son about heading to the gym, right in the middle of my already scheduled day. I had to make a choice: Work my list or Mess up my list in an effort to make myself better and stronger by paying attention to myself.
Many times, I keep working my list.
Today, I went to the gym.
Move yourself up your list! Learn to take care of yourself, you'll last longer and make a bigger impact.
DEEPER STILL:
OK, now I'm thinking about MY LIST.
I'd thought I'd share 3 Products that might help you, then I'd like to hear your suggestions.
When it comes to lists over the years, I've used many different products, but in this digital age, I've moved away from paper, and onto technology. While I love the act of writing things on paper, visualizing them and seeing them in front of me, the convenience of having the list with me makes it easier to manage, keep up with and to revisit. For years I used this simple one-page sheet each day: Click Here to see it.
I use three tools regularly, like every day:
#1) I use my NOTES App. (I'm an Apple Guy)
I use this on my phone, iPad and Computer. I use it to track mileage, take quick notes, jot down reminders and track expenses. I create a monthly NOTE and then just use that all month for all kinds of things.
#2) I use an App called Todoist
When I'm in my "list mode", I like this to schedule to do actions. It syncs with my calendar, and it's an easy way to work my list.
#3) I use Evernote
Evernote is more than a list, it's really a list with space to create, dream, and create detail around things on the list. If I'm planning an event, I use Evernote to lay it all out.
You might think this is overkill, or you have figured out how to use one App for all of this.
For me, this is what is working best.
All three of these Apps sync on all my devices, and they are really easy to use.
What do you use to keep track of the things that are most important to you? Lists should define you, but they should help you accomplish the things most important to you.
Things I'm Reading, Listening To and Watching This Week:
I'm reading this book by Skye Jethani, With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God. I don't know how I missed this, but it's asking some great questions.
I've talked about David Allen's book, Getting Things Done. He addresses all aspects of productivity
I liked Harrison Fords commercial during the Super Bowl this past weekend. See it HERE
The Orange County Barnabas Group has a Quarterly Summit coming up on February 27th. If you're interested in attending and learning more about Barnabas, write to me HERE.
Gina and I did some beach walks during the Christmas Holiday's, and one of our favorites was Trestles. If you live in Southern California, check it out.
This credit card has worked great for us in building up free hotel points at Marriott Properties. Check it out HERE