"When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with.
You may consider yourself fortunate."
Ann Landers
Big 5
by Joe Fretz
BUILD THE BIG 'R'
a. You are more willing to participate when encouraged by leaders!
b. Group motivation - Compliments!
BUILD THE WELLNESS CULTURE
a. To help make a difference, not only in my life but the lives of others!
b. People want to be "GREAT"!
BUILD FULL FREE 2-WAY INFORMATION FLOW
a. Having an open door!
b. Listening!
BUILD CLEAR ACHIEVABLE STRETCH OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
a. Clarity!
b. Results!
BUILD A HEALTHY TEAM IDENTITY
a. Share ideas!
b. What's working - "Accomplishments"!
This Time of Year can be very intimidating for several people for several reasons:
Hangover from the holidays
Tax season
The weather
The "Review"
Ah yes, the "Review". This Time of Year above most others is the time that the manager of an employee has the opportunity to take full advantage of getting the most out of each of their direct reports. Review the list above, how many of you feel encouraged This Time of Year? This is your opportunity to bring the BIG 5 with you and take advantage of the opportunities that lay ahead.
This Time of Year is the time to take advantage of the opportunities we have with a self evaluation. However, the manager may see things in a completely different light and most often they do. This is the manager's opportunity to destroy the foundation, the building blocks of the BIG 5 and everything you have worked so hard for all year. At your "Review", be motivated, feel confident, listen, be clear, have results and share your accomplishments.
My advice to you This Time of Year is to take this information with you to your manager and encourage them, remind them, inspire them with the BIG 5!!!
a. You are more willing to participate when encouraged by leaders!
b. Group motivation - Compliments!
BUILD THE WELLNESS CULTURE
a. To help make a difference, not only in my life but the lives of others!
b. People want to be "GREAT"!
BUILD FULL FREE 2-WAY INFORMATION FLOW
a. Having an open door!
b. Listening!
BUILD CLEAR ACHIEVABLE STRETCH OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
a. Clarity!
b. Results!
BUILD A HEALTHY TEAM IDENTITY
a. Share ideas!
b. What's working - "Accomplishments"!
This Time of Year can be very intimidating for several people for several reasons:
Hangover from the holidays
Tax season
The weather
The "Review"
Ah yes, the "Review". This Time of Year above most others is the time that the manager of an employee has the opportunity to take full advantage of getting the most out of each of their direct reports. Review the list above, how many of you feel encouraged This Time of Year? This is your opportunity to bring the BIG 5 with you and take advantage of the opportunities that lay ahead.
This Time of Year is the time to take advantage of the opportunities we have with a self evaluation. However, the manager may see things in a completely different light and most often they do. This is the manager's opportunity to destroy the foundation, the building blocks of the BIG 5 and everything you have worked so hard for all year. At your "Review", be motivated, feel confident, listen, be clear, have results and share your accomplishments.
My advice to you This Time of Year is to take this information with you to your manager and encourage them, remind them, inspire them with the BIG 5!!!
3 S's of Yes
by Glenna Takats
3 S's of Yes; meaning a way to reinforce the good behavior you're looking for by being Sincere, Specific and Selective.
For instance, I might say to my son "Thank you for getting up to your alarm clock this morning. When you're able to get yourself up like that, it allows me a little extra time for myself."
It may also be used in building someone's Big R.
For instance, "(name), that color of purple looks nice on you." It's not just another empty compliment and may boost someone's day.
Homeward Bound
by Judy Moore
For me, I have to remind myself, of the homeward bound tools:
To reflect on what I learned today and why that is valuable.
Things I did well today.
The blessings in my life.
How I can be the best person I can be when I get home.
My tool card is actually in my car and I do remind myself of these points on my drive home.
This allows me to re-direct my thoughts.
My understanding of this tool is best summed up with the following:
A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience,
Raised a glass of water and asked
'How heavy is this glass of water?'
Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.
The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight doesn't matter.
It depends on how long you try to hold it.
If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.
If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.
If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance.
In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.'
He continued,
'And that's the way it is with stress management.
If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later,
As the burden becomes increasingly heavy,
We won't be able to carry on. '
'As with the glass of water,
You have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again.
When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.'
'So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down.
Don't carry it home.
You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you're carrying now,
Let them down for a moment if you can.'
So, my friend, Put down anything that may be a burden to you right now.
Don't pick it up again until after you've rested a while.
My understanding of this tool is best summed up with the following:
A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience,
Raised a glass of water and asked
'How heavy is this glass of water?'
Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.
The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight doesn't matter.
It depends on how long you try to hold it.
If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.
If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.
If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance.
In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.'
He continued,
'And that's the way it is with stress management.
If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later,
As the burden becomes increasingly heavy,
We won't be able to carry on. '
'As with the glass of water,
You have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again.
When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.'
'So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down.
Don't carry it home.
You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you're carrying now,
Let them down for a moment if you can.'
So, my friend, Put down anything that may be a burden to you right now.
Don't pick it up again until after you've rested a while.
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