Things You Can Control

As human beings we tend to focus our energy on things we can’t control.  Things we can’t control tend to be the weather, stock market, bad relationships or a customer cancellation.  This is a big mistake!  Don’t waste time and energy on things you can’t control.

Not only will this effect your mental state in a positive way, it will give you energy!  Here is a list of just 14 things I can control right now.

Add to the list. What are some things you can control today?

1. How well I prepare my “Attack Plan for today.
2. How I act on my feelings.
3. How often I say thank you to people.
4. What I decide to eat today.
5. The time I spend on worrying about something I have no control over.
6. What type of exercise I do.
7. How I deal with interruptions, phone calls and emails.
8. My work environment.
9. When I ask someone for help on a project.
10. How many risks I take.
11. How many prospecting phone calls I make today.
12. Getting rid of clutter in my workspace.
13. How many times I smile today I make eye contact.
14. The amount of energy I put in to my work.

Refuse to give those things you can’t control your energy today!  Focus on things you can control and watch your attitude, energy, and productivity soar!

Adapt To Things You Cannot Control

There are events you can and cannot control while you are processing activities on your to do list during the day. When we are faced with things we cannot control like the weather, the Internet going down, an accident, a sick employee then we need to adapt.

Adaptability is one of the distinctive features of human beings and it directly effects our time management.

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