Comments on: #1 thing to STOP doing — for more productivity and JOY http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy remember who you are, live your vision Sat, 19 May 2012 03:50:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Dave Hall http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy/comment-page-1#comment-1113 Dave Hall Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:11:47 +0000 http://innervisionportraits.com/?p=1986#comment-1113 Pam, I really like this: it's concrete, applicable, simple. A really good way to close the gaps we all have between our intentions, aspirations, ideals and the reality of how our days seem to turn out over and over again. I was pleased to find that I scored ok on your initial checklist: I am not addicted to email or FB or my computer in general. (In fact, I think my problem is more on the HATE end of these love-hate relationships.) I also exercise regularly and meditate daily. But your 6-step process helped me come up with a new intention: to make sure I get in a stint of reading during the middle of the day, for at least 20-30 minutes every day. I have several creative projects on the back burners right now, and I'm chipping away at them with the reading time I get first thing in the morning and last thing at night, but I've been aware of a fear and sadness about how it's not enough to really pursue them with the zest I feel for them. I'm actually aiming toward creating a much bigger space for these projects in each day, but I see the initial 20-30 minute period as something I can realistically commit to right now. I'm hoping it's the chink in the armor, the place to plant my wedge. I feel like my days are actually well-spent, and that's part of what makes it so hard to find or create this free time for my creative projects. But if I don't do something NOW, it's just a wish, a dissatisfaction, a creative itch. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the nudge. love, dave Pam,

I really like this: it’s concrete, applicable, simple. A really good way to close the gaps we all have between our intentions, aspirations, ideals and the reality of how our days seem to turn out over and over again.

I was pleased to find that I scored ok on your initial checklist: I am not addicted to email or FB or my computer in general. (In fact, I think my problem is more on the HATE end of these love-hate relationships.) I also exercise regularly and meditate daily.

But your 6-step process helped me come up with a new intention: to make sure I get in a stint of reading during the middle of the day, for at least 20-30 minutes every day. I have several creative projects on the back burners right now, and I’m chipping away at them with the reading time I get first thing in the morning and last thing at night, but I’ve been aware of a fear and sadness about how it’s not enough to really pursue them with the zest I feel for them.

I’m actually aiming toward creating a much bigger space for these projects in each day, but I see the initial 20-30 minute period as something I can realistically commit to right now. I’m hoping it’s the chink in the armor, the place to plant my wedge. I feel like my days are actually well-spent, and that’s part of what makes it so hard to find or create this free time for my creative projects. But if I don’t do something NOW, it’s just a wish, a dissatisfaction, a creative itch.

I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for the nudge.

love, dave

]]> By: admin http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy/comment-page-1#comment-1107 admin Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:21:43 +0000 http://innervisionportraits.com/?p=1986#comment-1107 David, I love this synchronicity! We're really on the same wavelength, aren't we... David, I love this synchronicity! We’re really on the same wavelength, aren’t we…

]]> By: admin http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy/comment-page-1#comment-1106 admin Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:20:26 +0000 http://innervisionportraits.com/?p=1986#comment-1106 It's funny, Linda -- so many of us (particularly conscious, heart-based solopreneurs) seem to be 'guilty' of these habits that really don't support us or our work. Glad you're willing to change (and not surprised -- you're all ABOUT change!). What are you willing to commit to? I'd love to hear. It’s funny, Linda — so many of us (particularly conscious, heart-based solopreneurs) seem to be ‘guilty’ of these habits that really don’t support us or our work. Glad you’re willing to change (and not surprised — you’re all ABOUT change!).

What are you willing to commit to? I’d love to hear.

]]> By: admin http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy/comment-page-1#comment-1105 admin Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:16:48 +0000 http://innervisionportraits.com/?p=1986#comment-1105 Thanks for the positive feedback, Jane. Have you followed the steps to say what you'll STOP doing? Love to hear how it's going if you have... Thanks for the positive feedback, Jane. Have you followed the steps to say what you’ll STOP doing? Love to hear how it’s going if you have…

]]> By: admin http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy/comment-page-1#comment-1104 admin Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:15:10 +0000 http://innervisionportraits.com/?p=1986#comment-1104 You're welcome, Libby! Are you willing to say what you'll STOP doing? (And what you'll START adding, if you're doing that? I'd love to hear and it would inspire others. You’re welcome, Libby! Are you willing to say what you’ll STOP doing? (And what you’ll START adding, if you’re doing that? I’d love to hear and it would inspire others.

]]> By: David Stickell http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy/comment-page-1#comment-1102 David Stickell Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:20:43 +0000 http://innervisionportraits.com/?p=1986#comment-1102 Pamela, Just a week ago I told someone about some habits I have that I know are counterproductive. During the week I have successfully begun to notice when I'm doing them and STOP. This morning I realized that I was using the radio as a distraction from noticing when I was wasting time. I believe I noticed the radio thing because I started breaking the first habit. When I read your email this eve, I smiled at the synchronicity. Thanks. Love, David S Pamela,

Just a week ago I told someone about some habits I have that I know are counterproductive. During the week I have successfully begun to notice when I’m doing them and STOP. This morning I realized that I was using the radio as a distraction from noticing when I was wasting time. I believe I noticed the radio thing because I started breaking the first habit. When I read your email this eve, I smiled at the synchronicity. Thanks. Love, David S

]]> By: Linda Allred http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy/comment-page-1#comment-1100 Linda Allred Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:21:56 +0000 http://innervisionportraits.com/?p=1986#comment-1100 Pamela, Are you a little bird sitting on my shoulder watching everything I do? HA! You nailed me. Good news. I am willing to change. Linda Pamela,

Are you a little bird sitting on my shoulder watching everything I do? HA! You nailed me.

Good news. I am willing to change.

Linda

]]> By: Jane Garske http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy/comment-page-1#comment-1097 Jane Garske Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:08:04 +0000 http://innervisionportraits.com/?p=1986#comment-1097 I like the simple examples and the way you set up the steps. Bravo! I like the simple examples and the way you set up the steps. Bravo!

]]> By: Libby Kramer http://innervisionportraits.com/2011/07/13/1-thing-to-stop-doing-for-more-productivity-and-joy/comment-page-1#comment-1096 Libby Kramer Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:14:24 +0000 http://innervisionportraits.com/?p=1986#comment-1096 Those are such great tips!! I'm guilty of all of those things...thanks for sharing this with us! Those are such great tips!! I’m guilty of all of those things…thanks for sharing this with us!

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