Ever have trouble getting things done? No, of course not! Whoever would imagine such a thing??? In this society, it seems we’re always trying to do Too Much, Too Fast. And it’s not only our accuracy and creativity that suffers from this tsunami of tasks, is it? Our bodies rebel. Our minds zone out or race in feverish circles. Our hearts are anxious, contracted, fearful rather than loving. Nor is it only during our work week, if we have one, that the TMTF syndrome shows

No time to get it done? Projects gathering cobwebs? Unfinished projects piling up on your desk, in your house, on your conscience? Use the Initiative Builder when you have difficulty getting started on a lengthy, complex or daunting project. Setting a time by which to complete your task makes good sense. However, especially for long-term projects, starting with a built-in motivator works even better. Here’s how: 1. Decide WHY you are doing this task. Not your boss’s goal

This group of activities will help you stay “up” for your work, focus on it more clearly, and actually complete the job more quickly than if you tried to work straight through without heeding your body and mind’s cries of distress when their natural rhythms and needs are violated. Choose one or a handful. Mind Balance Strategies 1. Take a 10-minute break after every 90 minutes of work. Recent research indicates that brain fatigue sets in after about 90 minutes of focused at

Interestingly, the best remedies for inability to keep your mind one-pointedly on the task at hand are the same as the Pacing Strategies (see post above). So if lack of focus is your main productivity issue, I recommend you start with those. If, however, you’re already pursuing those avenues and feel you need further help, here are some quickies. Here-Now Update. Here’s a quick helper to try on your breaks. This 30-second exercise brings your mind's attention fully into t