Kill Your “To Do” List Now
Why do you attempt to do the impossible? How many things are on your “to do” list this week? Ten? Twelve? Thirty-two?
As you look at the list are you already in anticipatory fear of what you won’t complete. Are you stressing if the things you did last we are “good enough?” Most of us are. This fear, not being in the present moment is killing you and your ability to lead effectively.
This one simple choice, building and attempting to accomplish impossible “to do” lists is hurting your morale, engagement and money. Make a new choice mindfully reduce your stress monotask today. Stop rewarding yourself for driving, eating, and talking on the phone at the same time. All this adds up to mind-less-ness.
Admit it you have parked at your office then suddenly realized you do not remember leaving your driveway or any part of the drive to work? Mindless.
Admit it you look at the clock and wonder where they day has gone with your “to do” list left unchecked. Mindless.
This week. Try Mindful mono-tasking. Yes. Mindfulness, the practice of being fully present in the moment can meet your “to do” list. Here’s your practice:
Write a “to complete” list not a “to do” list.
When I write a “to do” list it gets filled with every single thing I need to do this hour, day week, month, heck even year. When the “to do” list is filled I look down and realize I’m overwhelmed and do nothing. My head starts spinning.
A mindful “to complete” list is the 1-3 items that I will complete that day. Nothing more, nothing less goes on the list. I look at the list and my calendar to make sure those things are on the calendar. Looking at this list gets my heart and purpose engaged again.
Once my “to complete list is complete, I breathe and know the things I need to do are on the list and the things not on the list are either not mine to do, or can wait. Then, as a leader, get fully in the present get to your being so the doing can get done also.
When, and only when all those things are done on your” to complete” list can you add something else to the list.
The practice of mindful “mono tasking” takes some practice. Yes I have days that things sneak back on the list, you will also. You have to trust that the items that do not get on your ‘to complete” list will show up on the date/time that you must complete them.
Over time this activity will help you practice setting firm boundaries of what you will do and what you will not. You may even hear yourself saying the most powerful complete sentence in our language. No. When someone approaches you with a task that you cannot complete that day. You will hear yourself building a more manageable life to lead and expectation for yourself and the culture of your organization.
Mindfulness is the practice of becoming fully present. When you are mindful, you can be your best in the world. Give mono-tasking a try this week. Let me know how this expands your good in the world.
Are you looking to lead your business in a different, more sustainable way? If so, then a conversation with Holly Duckworth is a must. Holly believes we are human beings, not human doings and teaches leaders how to bridge the personal practice of mindfulness into profitable business culture.
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
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For sales leaders (especially commissioned professionals and top producers) when you need to increase sales in a sustainable way.
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Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
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|Are you looking to lead your business in a different, more sustainable way? If so, then a conversation with Holly Duckworth is a must. Holly believes we are human beings, not human doings and teaches leaders how to bridge the personal practice of mindfulness into profitable business culture.
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
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For leaders of all levels in need of inspiration and motivation to get through the most challenging days.
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For sales leaders (especially commissioned professionals and top producers) when you need to increase sales in a sustainable way.
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With all the changes in our lives and workplace, the need for a greater inquiry, and the opportunity to imagine the future, why are we not asking visionary questions? When you don’t, much is left on the table and you have minimized your and others’ influence, leadership, curiosity, and change perspectives. Join us to discuss simple yet often not practiced, methods that lead to different types of questions. Notably, visionary questions.
For all leaders when you need to increase creativity, provide clarity, and innovation.
Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
Holly’s is among Biz Bash most influential thought leaders for 2019, Meetings Today 2018 Trend Setter for her applied mindfulness work and 2016 Smart Meetings Woman of the Year. Holly’s current best-selling book, Sell More, Stress Less: 52 Tips To Become A Mindful Sales Professional offers mindful tips for sales leaders. Her daily motivational book Everday Mindfulness From Chaos to Calm in A Crazy World is a best seller.
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
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For sales leaders (especially commissioned professionals and top producers) when you need to increase sales in a sustainable way.
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With all the changes in our lives and workplace, the need for a greater inquiry, and the opportunity to imagine the future, why are we not asking visionary questions? When you don’t, much is left on the table and you have minimized your and others’ influence, leadership, curiosity, and change perspectives. Join us to discuss simple yet often not practiced, methods that lead to different types of questions. Notably, visionary questions.
For all leaders when you need to increase creativity, provide clarity, and innovation.
Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
Holly’s is among Biz Bash most influential thought leaders for 2019, Meetings Today 2018 Trend Setter for her applied mindfulness work and 2016 Smart Meetings Woman of the Year. Holly’s current best-selling book, Sell More, Stress Less: 52 Tips To Become A Mindful Sales Professional offers mindful tips for sales leaders. Her daily motivational book Everday Mindfulness From Chaos to Calm in A Crazy World is a best seller.
|Are you looking to lead your business in a different, more sustainable way? If so, then a conversation with Holly Duckworth is a must. Holly believes we are human beings, not human doings and teaches leaders how to bridge the personal practice of mindfulness into profitable business culture.
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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The importance of being present while having a positive and resilient mindset has never been as vital as it is in today’s world of information overload, social media, and short attention spans. Cut through the challenges and learn how mindfulness can benefit you personally and create more opportunities for your productivity and business growth.
For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
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The stress of living today requires us to have stress reduction and focus techniques. Science has proven that mindfulness-based stress reduction is reducing health care costs and improving productivity and happiness. Mindfulness teaches you how to be fully present in each experience to become your best self. This session teaches you 7 applied mindfulness practices you can do at your desk, in your car, everywhere you go.
For leaders of all levels in need of inspiration and motivation to get through the most challenging days.
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The stress of living as a sales professional today requires us to have focus and stress reduction techniques while selling. Look at your business mindset and the sales process in a different way. As a result of this session, you will make a commitment to be your most empowered and confident self while selling your unique product, or service.
For sales leaders (especially commissioned professionals and top producers) when you need to increase sales in a sustainable way.
Leadership Begins With Visionary Questions: How Inquiry Increases Your Innovation & Solutions
With all the changes in our lives and workplace, the need for a greater inquiry, and the opportunity to imagine the future, why are we not asking visionary questions? When you don’t, much is left on the table and you have minimized your and others’ influence, leadership, curiosity, and change perspectives. Join us to discuss simple yet often not practiced, methods that lead to different types of questions. Notably, visionary questions.
For all leaders when you need to increase creativity, provide clarity, and innovation.
Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
Holly’s is among Biz Bash most influential thought leaders for 2019, Meetings Today 2018 Trend Setter for her applied mindfulness work and 2016 Smart Meetings Woman of the Year. Holly’s current best-selling book, Sell More, Stress Less: 52 Tips To Become A Mindful Sales Professional offers mindful tips for sales leaders. Her daily motivational book Everday Mindfulness From Chaos to Calm in A Crazy World is a best seller.
|Are you looking to lead your business in a different, more sustainable way? If so, then a conversation with Holly Duckworth is a must. Holly believes we are human beings, not human doings and teaches leaders how to bridge the personal practice of mindfulness into profitable business culture.
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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The importance of being present while having a positive and resilient mindset has never been as vital as it is in today’s world of information overload, social media, and short attention spans. Cut through the challenges and learn how mindfulness can benefit you personally and create more opportunities for your productivity and business growth.
For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
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The stress of living today requires us to have stress reduction and focus techniques. Science has proven that mindfulness-based stress reduction is reducing health care costs and improving productivity and happiness. Mindfulness teaches you how to be fully present in each experience to become your best self. This session teaches you 7 applied mindfulness practices you can do at your desk, in your car, everywhere you go.
For leaders of all levels in need of inspiration and motivation to get through the most challenging days.
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The stress of living as a sales professional today requires us to have focus and stress reduction techniques while selling. Look at your business mindset and the sales process in a different way. As a result of this session, you will make a commitment to be your most empowered and confident self while selling your unique product, or service.
For sales leaders (especially commissioned professionals and top producers) when you need to increase sales in a sustainable way.
Leadership Begins With Visionary Questions: How Inquiry Increases Your Innovation & Solutions
With all the changes in our lives and workplace, the need for a greater inquiry, and the opportunity to imagine the future, why are we not asking visionary questions? When you don’t, much is left on the table and you have minimized your and others’ influence, leadership, curiosity, and change perspectives. Join us to discuss simple yet often not practiced, methods that lead to different types of questions. Notably, visionary questions.
For all leaders when you need to increase creativity, provide clarity, and innovation.
Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
Holly’s is among Biz Bash most influential thought leaders for 2019, Meetings Today 2018 Trend Setter for her applied mindfulness work and 2016 Smart Meetings Woman of the Year. Holly’s current best-selling book, Sell More, Stress Less: 52 Tips To Become A Mindful Sales Professional offers mindful tips for sales leaders. Her daily motivational book Everday Mindfulness From Chaos to Calm in A Crazy World is a best seller.
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