I was inspired in a newspaper article I have read and want it to share with you for your reflection as well. The article encourages workers/ employees to become a better performer in their organization. It was summarized thru the seven (7) pointers:
1. FOCUS – Do not divide your attention among things. Reduce the junk in your workplace; keep your cellphone hidden; close all unnecessary windows in your desktop to stop you from going against your will of surfing the irresistible Internet.
2. MANAGE YOUR PRIORITIES – List down all the things that need to be done, from most important to least important.
3. MOTIVATE YOURSELF – Motivation doesn’t need to be monetary or material. It becomes a positive reinforcement for individuals and we all know that reinforced behavior will be repeated.
4. RELAX – Take breaks! Have peace of mind. A certain level of stress can enable an individual to perform effectively, but when he reaches a certain point, performance decreases.
5. PRACTICE – Practicing makes an activity almost habitual, therefore, the individual will exert lesser effort to perform this activity.
6. KEEP A HEALTHY BODY AND MIND – Do not mix your personal life with your work life. Eat plenty, your body needs energy to expend. Eating enough foods brings blood to your brain, triggering that marvelous machinery up there. However, eating too much will drain a significant amount of blood to your brain and make you drowsy. Get seven to eight hours of sleep.
7. ENJOY WHAT YOU DO – Even if you really, really do not like it, enjoying what you are doing makes huge difference. Make use of your strengths and capabilities when performing. There’s a saying that “You really will learn to love what you worked hard for”. So brave that job responsibility, put a smile on your face, keep a positive outlook, and just enjoy!
I hope you were also motivated. I’ll bear this in mind especially no. 1… wink-wink :-)
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hi! Sorry I wasn't able to update my blog the past weeks due to the busy holidays. Anyway, a new year was opened again.. As I reminisce the past year, a lot of events/ happenings occurred:
~Last January, my college friend Faye came back from US and we had a reunion dinner with friends in college.
~Last February, my mom had her visa approved and took off to Australia. She has to stay there for at least four years to have her immigrant visa approved. She left the country together with my cousin who was also granted visa to live in Australia.
~Then on May, my brother had a civil wedding. A few weeks later on the same month my brother took off to Dubai with his wife.
~Last June, my colleague Ann came back from Dubai. She gave us chocolates as gifts.
~On September 28, my baby celebrated his 1st birthday in Jollibee.
~The city mayor gave me and hubby a lunch treat on birthday at Dencio's. My unforgettable birthday!
~Last December 27, my friendship Grace got married with our friend Dexter.
~Both my college friends Rodelyn and Faye conceived their eldest child as well as my friendship Yhang.
~First time to celebrate Christmas and New Year without my mom and my brother.
Whew! Fortunately, I have recorded these on my journal and recalled all the things happened in my life. All bad things made/ happened in the past year must be forgotten, as the thought on my new journal says: "Don't let the past hold you back, you're missing the good stuff!" So let's make new beginnings this year. I hope and motivated to make this new year fruitful. Happy New Year to all! Happy New Beginning!
~Last January, my college friend Faye came back from US and we had a reunion dinner with friends in college.
~Last February, my mom had her visa approved and took off to Australia. She has to stay there for at least four years to have her immigrant visa approved. She left the country together with my cousin who was also granted visa to live in Australia.
~Then on May, my brother had a civil wedding. A few weeks later on the same month my brother took off to Dubai with his wife.
~Last June, my colleague Ann came back from Dubai. She gave us chocolates as gifts.
~On September 28, my baby celebrated his 1st birthday in Jollibee.
~The city mayor gave me and hubby a lunch treat on birthday at Dencio's. My unforgettable birthday!
~Last December 27, my friendship Grace got married with our friend Dexter.
~Both my college friends Rodelyn and Faye conceived their eldest child as well as my friendship Yhang.
~First time to celebrate Christmas and New Year without my mom and my brother.
Whew! Fortunately, I have recorded these on my journal and recalled all the things happened in my life. All bad things made/ happened in the past year must be forgotten, as the thought on my new journal says: "Don't let the past hold you back, you're missing the good stuff!" So let's make new beginnings this year. I hope and motivated to make this new year fruitful. Happy New Year to all! Happy New Beginning!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Simplify...
I want to share the reflections on the book of Bo Sanchez, "Simplify and Live the Good Life". Below are the points which I like most. These points are the unified meaning of SIMPLIFY.
> Simplicity is having the time and space to embrace what is most important to you.
> Satisfaction doesn't come from getting what you want but wanting what you already have.
> We should always live below our earning capacity.
> If in my soul I deeply respect and value myself, people around me will sense that, and they, too, will value and respect me - whether I'm wearing an Armani or not.
> If you don't plan how you'll spend your money, you'll also end up in the same place financially: you'll have nothing at the of day.
> Don't work only for the money.
> Don't take living simply to the extremes. Living simply doesn't mean living in deprivation. Balance!
These would help us refrain from making debts and unnecessary expenses. Eventually making our savings account richer and our lives happier.
True indeed!
> Simplicity is having the time and space to embrace what is most important to you.
> Satisfaction doesn't come from getting what you want but wanting what you already have.
> We should always live below our earning capacity.
> If in my soul I deeply respect and value myself, people around me will sense that, and they, too, will value and respect me - whether I'm wearing an Armani or not.
> If you don't plan how you'll spend your money, you'll also end up in the same place financially: you'll have nothing at the of day.
> Don't work only for the money.
> Don't take living simply to the extremes. Living simply doesn't mean living in deprivation. Balance!
These would help us refrain from making debts and unnecessary expenses. Eventually making our savings account richer and our lives happier.
True indeed!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Simplify and Live the Good Life
My BIL shared to me the book of Bo Sanchez
... and I would like to thank him for that!
I have finished reading it already.. I was inspired and awakened (as Eds mentioned)..
As described in this book, you will alter your priorities and start focusing on what is most essential to your happiness. You will transform the way you use money and you will raise the quality of your most intimate relationships to a higher level - because you'll discover that they are the source of your greatest joys.
Bo's principles are so practical that you can adopt it easily in one's life..
I want to share with you some of the book's insights on how to save your money creatively...
The moment you get your salary, give your tithes first (tithe is in the Old Testament law which means giving 10% of your income to the Lord). Second, give at least 10% of your income to your savings account. Third, give to your "irregular expense" account - these are expenses that don't come each month like tuition fees, car insurance, or repairs. Figure out what irregular expenses are in your life and know how much they cost in total each year. Divide this figure by 12 and that's what you set aside.
Other ways to save money are as follow:
1. Automatic Savings - arrange with your employer or your local bank to regularly set aside a certain amount of your monthly salary for your savings - before you ever see it!
2. Save your Raise - allot your raise to your savings and live within your old paycheck
3. Keep Paying Loans After the Loans Are Paid Off - keep sending the same amount not to the creditors but to your savings account!
4. Hold On to Unexpected Cash - Received a bonus? cash gift from your parents? Keep this in your savings account - not in your wallet - because all wallets have invisible holes and money kept in them has been known to vanish within 24 hours!
5. Give up Expensive Habits - compute your savings if you give up smoking, buying Lotto tickets or eating an extra sweet snack
6. Sell Assets - sell all the clutter in your home (stuff that you no longer use)
Am trying to adopt the above principles at present.. And it's not that easy huh..! Maybe, I'll just start in small amounts first until I master budgeting our family income.. I just hope i would be successful and patient in dealing with this..
I hope somehow you were enlightened by this and will try it as a way of life..
I will try to share other insights of the book in my succeeding posts.. Until then..
... and I would like to thank him for that!As described in this book, you will alter your priorities and start focusing on what is most essential to your happiness. You will transform the way you use money and you will raise the quality of your most intimate relationships to a higher level - because you'll discover that they are the source of your greatest joys.
Bo's principles are so practical that you can adopt it easily in one's life..
I want to share with you some of the book's insights on how to save your money creatively...
The moment you get your salary, give your tithes first (tithe is in the Old Testament law which means giving 10% of your income to the Lord). Second, give at least 10% of your income to your savings account. Third, give to your "irregular expense" account - these are expenses that don't come each month like tuition fees, car insurance, or repairs. Figure out what irregular expenses are in your life and know how much they cost in total each year. Divide this figure by 12 and that's what you set aside.
Other ways to save money are as follow:
1. Automatic Savings - arrange with your employer or your local bank to regularly set aside a certain amount of your monthly salary for your savings - before you ever see it!
2. Save your Raise - allot your raise to your savings and live within your old paycheck
3. Keep Paying Loans After the Loans Are Paid Off - keep sending the same amount not to the creditors but to your savings account!
4. Hold On to Unexpected Cash - Received a bonus? cash gift from your parents? Keep this in your savings account - not in your wallet - because all wallets have invisible holes and money kept in them has been known to vanish within 24 hours!
5. Give up Expensive Habits - compute your savings if you give up smoking, buying Lotto tickets or eating an extra sweet snack
6. Sell Assets - sell all the clutter in your home (stuff that you no longer use)
Am trying to adopt the above principles at present.. And it's not that easy huh..! Maybe, I'll just start in small amounts first until I master budgeting our family income.. I just hope i would be successful and patient in dealing with this..
I hope somehow you were enlightened by this and will try it as a way of life..
I will try to share other insights of the book in my succeeding posts.. Until then..
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How to become a better performer
I was inspired in a newspaper article I have read and want it to share with you for your reflection as well. The article encourages workers/ employees to become a better performer in their organization. It was summarized thru the seven (7) pointers:
1. FOCUS – Do not divide your attention among things. Reduce the junk in your workplace; keep your cellphone hidden; close all unnecessary windows in your desktop to stop you from going against your will of surfing the irresistible Internet.
2. MANAGE YOUR PRIORITIES – List down all the things that need to be done, from most important to least important.
3. MOTIVATE YOURSELF – Motivation doesn’t need to be monetary or material. It becomes a positive reinforcement for individuals and we all know that reinforced behavior will be repeated.
4. RELAX – Take breaks! Have peace of mind. A certain level of stress can enable an individual to perform effectively, but when he reaches a certain point, performance decreases.
5. PRACTICE – Practicing makes an activity almost habitual, therefore, the individual will exert lesser effort to perform this activity.
6. KEEP A HEALTHY BODY AND MIND – Do not mix your personal life with your work life. Eat plenty, your body needs energy to expend. Eating enough foods brings blood to your brain, triggering that marvelous machinery up there. However, eating too much will drain a significant amount of blood to your brain and make you drowsy. Get seven to eight hours of sleep.
7. ENJOY WHAT YOU DO – Even if you really, really do not like it, enjoying what you are doing makes huge difference. Make use of your strengths and capabilities when performing. There’s a saying that “You really will learn to love what you worked hard for”. So brave that job responsibility, put a smile on your face, keep a positive outlook, and just enjoy!
I hope you were also motivated. I’ll bear this in mind especially no. 1… wink-wink :-)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hi! Sorry I wasn't able to update my blog the past weeks due to the busy holidays. Anyway, a new year was opened again.. As I reminisce the past year, a lot of events/ happenings occurred:
~Last January, my college friend Faye came back from US and we had a reunion dinner with friends in college.
~Last February, my mom had her visa approved and took off to Australia. She has to stay there for at least four years to have her immigrant visa approved. She left the country together with my cousin who was also granted visa to live in Australia.
~Then on May, my brother had a civil wedding. A few weeks later on the same month my brother took off to Dubai with his wife.
~Last June, my colleague Ann came back from Dubai. She gave us chocolates as gifts.
~On September 28, my baby celebrated his 1st birthday in Jollibee.
~The city mayor gave me and hubby a lunch treat on birthday at Dencio's. My unforgettable birthday!
~Last December 27, my friendship Grace got married with our friend Dexter.
~Both my college friends Rodelyn and Faye conceived their eldest child as well as my friendship Yhang.
~First time to celebrate Christmas and New Year without my mom and my brother.
Whew! Fortunately, I have recorded these on my journal and recalled all the things happened in my life. All bad things made/ happened in the past year must be forgotten, as the thought on my new journal says: "Don't let the past hold you back, you're missing the good stuff!" So let's make new beginnings this year. I hope and motivated to make this new year fruitful. Happy New Year to all! Happy New Beginning!
Simplify...
I want to share the reflections on the book of Bo Sanchez, "Simplify and Live the Good Life". Below are the points which I like most. These points are the unified meaning of SIMPLIFY.
> Simplicity is having the time and space to embrace what is most important to you.
> Satisfaction doesn't come from getting what you want but wanting what you already have.
> We should always live below our earning capacity.
> If in my soul I deeply respect and value myself, people around me will sense that, and they, too, will value and respect me - whether I'm wearing an Armani or not.
> If you don't plan how you'll spend your money, you'll also end up in the same place financially: you'll have nothing at the of day.
> Don't work only for the money.
> Don't take living simply to the extremes. Living simply doesn't mean living in deprivation. Balance!
These would help us refrain from making debts and unnecessary expenses. Eventually making our savings account richer and our lives happier.
True indeed!
Simplify and Live the Good Life
My BIL shared to me the book of Bo Sanchez
... and I would like to thank him for that!As described in this book, you will alter your priorities and start focusing on what is most essential to your happiness. You will transform the way you use money and you will raise the quality of your most intimate relationships to a higher level - because you'll discover that they are the source of your greatest joys.
Bo's principles are so practical that you can adopt it easily in one's life..
I want to share with you some of the book's insights on how to save your money creatively...
The moment you get your salary, give your tithes first (tithe is in the Old Testament law which means giving 10% of your income to the Lord). Second, give at least 10% of your income to your savings account. Third, give to your "irregular expense" account - these are expenses that don't come each month like tuition fees, car insurance, or repairs. Figure out what irregular expenses are in your life and know how much they cost in total each year. Divide this figure by 12 and that's what you set aside.
Other ways to save money are as follow:
1. Automatic Savings - arrange with your employer or your local bank to regularly set aside a certain amount of your monthly salary for your savings - before you ever see it!
2. Save your Raise - allot your raise to your savings and live within your old paycheck
3. Keep Paying Loans After the Loans Are Paid Off - keep sending the same amount not to the creditors but to your savings account!
4. Hold On to Unexpected Cash - Received a bonus? cash gift from your parents? Keep this in your savings account - not in your wallet - because all wallets have invisible holes and money kept in them has been known to vanish within 24 hours!
5. Give up Expensive Habits - compute your savings if you give up smoking, buying Lotto tickets or eating an extra sweet snack
6. Sell Assets - sell all the clutter in your home (stuff that you no longer use)
Am trying to adopt the above principles at present.. And it's not that easy huh..! Maybe, I'll just start in small amounts first until I master budgeting our family income.. I just hope i would be successful and patient in dealing with this..
I hope somehow you were enlightened by this and will try it as a way of life..
I will try to share other insights of the book in my succeeding posts.. Until then..
