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July 11, 2021July 11, 2021

Article: Exactly how to approach your goals so you make meaningful progress (and quit procrastinating)

Dr.Roukana photo / how to approach your goals

KAIZEN is the magic word here. Have you heard it before? I m sure you came across it somewhere related to the best practices that the Japanese Toyota followed to achieve success.

However, you can apply this approach to your daily life to achieve your goals, but you need to start with small goals where you prepare, work, evaluate then replan, and so forth.

It is very much reminding me of the human performance technology that I use to solve organizations’ problems and help them to level up and Thrive.

The article gives examples of how to employ this approach to get things done and grow.

What is it keeping you motivate to get work done?

Exactly how to approach your goals so you make meaningful progress (and quit procrastinating) https://flip.it/sgGvvv

July 7, 2021

Article: The life-changing magic of knowing whether people are ‘Askers’ or ‘Guessers’

If you are suffering from the overload work and responsibilities, then you need to take care of yourself and set some boundaries and start to say No.

This is basically the advice you are given if you complain about your mental, emotional and even physical health, while you are running around to please everyone around you and neglecting yourself.

Take care of yourself… But how? Especially if you are a woman with a family and business to take care of.

So setting up boundaries and saying No, is the most repeated advice for taking care of yourself. From my point of view, I found it hard to say No. But it never came to my mind what this attached article highlights. It stresses the difference between askers and Guessers. It basically advices that we should distinguish between the asker (who is asking but does not expect a yes answer), and a Guesser (who expects a YES answer).

Does this makes it easier to say NO? Well it does help me out though.

The life-changing magic of knowing whether people are ‘Askers’ or ‘Guessers’ https://flip.it/IIqkPF

July 6, 2021

Article: 9 Social Media Platforms That Pay You to Create Content

How many hours you spend daily on your social media platforms? Isn’t it cool to make some money? Well, the article explains which social media platform would pay you for your content, and how.

It is an interesting era for people who have skills (or eager to acquire and develop the needed skills). Some people say that this time is about free journalism, isn’t it?

However, a quick reminder of some needed skills, such as, writing skills, technology skills, research skills, communication skills, and having something valuable to share.

Which is your favorite social media platform?

9 Social Media Platforms That Pay You to Create Content https://flip.it/N50RRq

July 6, 2021

Article: Smelling These Scents Could Help You Lose Up to 5 Pounds a Month

What about that you lose weight if you start to smell certain things? Cool yah?

This article caught my attention since it highlights the results of a research study. The study explored if certain smells would affect our battle with losing weight, off course beside diet and exercise. The study found that certain smells such as garlic and onions would work its magic and sends messages to the brain that we are full. No wonder when I cook I don’t eat much…

The study is promising but there is a need for more expanded research on such topics.

What do you think?

Smelling These Scents Could Help You Lose Up to 5 Pounds a Month https://flip.it/.enMwR

July 3, 2021

Article: How To Master Difficult Conversations At Work

Communication skills are one of the most essential skills in today’s world to thrive. Although we are aware of the importance of such skills, we, according to the author, sometimes let our surviving brain dominates any difficult conversation instead of having an open mind and learn from the situation.

The author highlights how to survive any difficult conversation especially in the work environment where team work skills are required more than ever.

What did you do when you came across a difficult conversation in your work?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/06/30/how-to-master-difficult-conversations-at-work/