10 Days Later - Focus Update

10 Days Later - Focus - Some things are more easily said than done. So, these past 10 days I've attempted to follow my own instructions and get things out of the way that needed to be done, but, were less than appealing. In terms of focus, I've done not too badly. Some projects that were in the final stages for several weeks, came to completion. While other projects are now in those final stages. Practicing living a positive life this year has certainly presented some obstacles when it comes to this assignment. There's not much of a positive feeling when you're in the midst of an often delayed administrative or technical role. But, maybe that is all part of the journey. Perhaps Positive living could be the mission of your life, the how, you get to where you want to be in the end. What I do know in the final days of month 3, it is well worth it!

Focus

Published on Corporate Bits and Bites - Facebook - 10 days ago. 
Focus - that's the word of the day! I don't know about anyone else, but, in my world, focus is not always there. Hyper-focus often is, however, not usually in the context of what needs to get done.  Focus on the task needed to complete the not so desirable parts of a project is what's required. 

So, how do you find it? Do you power through? Do you delegate those tasks to someone else? Do you know your limits of focus? 

When we have to focus on something that is less than appealing to us, we tend to leave it until the end to get done. 

What if we turned it around and used our time to finish one thing before becoming engrossed in the next? 

What would that do for self-esteem? 

What would that do for your ability to live a positive life? 

I do know one thing, quite often the thing that needs to get done is like the elephant standing on your foot! You want it out of the way, but, haven't the ability to make it move. So, save your foot and your mind from distraction and get those things done and out of the way, so your mind can really flourish! Stay positive everyone!  And, let me know how you're doing this year if you have chosen to live the positive life.  

Cheers!

What's Appropriate in Social Media?

In an age of social saturation, we sometimes forget that there are definite lines that should not be crossed, posts that are inappropriate and comments that would best be left unsaid.  

         There are comments that are ok in a social setting, but, not in a business one.  There are comments that a private person can make on the facebook, twitter or other social media accounts that they could not if they were representing a company.  But, time and time again, we’ve seen the fallout of that very thing happening.  Politicians who make inappropriate comments about their constituency or post inappropriate photos to a friend’s site, that eventually becomes public. 

         When you represent a company, even comments you make in private or on social media can spell an end to your career.  Companies must protect their brand.  People should see themselves as a brand as well.

         If you are your brand, protect it!  If you are cultivating a political career, your life should remain circumspect.  Your actions should be congruent with your message.  Your personal life should not argue you’re your business life. 

         Some high profile people have gone into obscurity due to their inability to keep their life or their tongue in check.  When was the last time you heard the name Gary Hart?  Although that name may not tweak anything in your mind, in the late 80’s he was running for the Presidential nomination of the Democratic party of the United States.  This was before social media, but, not before media altogether and it was arrogance on his part, basically taunting the media to prove he was having an affair that spelled the end of his political aspirations.  In less time than it takes to get the paper printed, that’s exactly what they did, acting on a tip received. 

         Keep a positive attitude and if someone is so irritating to you that you can't control your responses to them - stop talking! It's better to walk away from someone irritating and confrontational than it is to apologize, especially if you don't mean it.  Haven't we all wondered at one time or another - "why did I let him/her get to me"?  If you don’t want to be asking yourself that question while sitting there crafting yet another apology for yet another gaff, keep your own counsel – not everything in your mind needs or should be expressed!  Perhaps a sense of mystery would be more desirable.  Keep them wondering what you’re thinking.

         What about you, how are you able to stay positive and navigate the social media while maintaining a positive attitude?