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A TimeFinder Publication April 2005
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  • Perfectionist vs Procrastinator
  • Upcoming Speaking Engagement

    • Greetings,

    It's been quite some time since I mailed out one of my newsletters. Many of you have told me that you miss receiving the newsletters because they were chock-full of so many helpful tips.

    As a result of your requests and with your permission, I would like to share with you,through periodic emails, a variety of proven put-to-the test techniques you can use to improve the quality of work and life. I will also be able to give you updates about TimeFinder's services and speaking engagements.

    If you don't want to receive these emails, you can easily unsubscribe to be taken off the distribution list.

    Also, feel free to pass on our tips to your friends and colleagues.

    Warmly,


    Mitzi

    		Perfectionist vs Procrastinator

    Do you think you're a perfectionist? Do you need everything just right or the "perfect" amount of time before you will start a project? You may think you're a perfectionist but chances are you are a procrastinator parading around in perfectionists' clothing.

    Can't get an hour to exercise, so you choose not to exercise at all. Isn't 20 minutes better than zero minutes?

    Don't want to start that long involved, tedious project because you need 4 hours and there's just no way to get 4 hours. So instead of taking a few minutes to ask youself, what is the very first small step I can take to just begin, you put it off for that ideal day when you will have the ideal 4 hours. And when will that be?

    Here are a few ideas that may help you put off procrastinating:

    1. Identify the reason(s) you aren't moving forward.

    2. Ask yourself if the reason(s) are really compelling. Be honest.

    3. Determine the very next, ittiest bittiiest action you could take to progress.

    Once you determine your obstacles and their vailidity, it's much easier to decide if you will move forward or not. If you choose, and the key is "choice" not to go ahead, then either let it go by moving on or decide when a better time would be to revisit what you've decided not to do.

    When you make a decision, you take control back, even if it's taking control back from yourself. A thoughtful choice is, indeed, not procrastination, but a perfect way to resolution.

    		Upcoming Speaking Engagement

    The Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee has invited Mitzi to speak at their May 18th lunch at the Oakley Country Club, 410 Belmont St., Watertown. The topic:

    Blending and Balancing Your Professional & Personal Lives

    According to Mitzi, the reality is that there is no such thing as perfect balance but there are choices you can make to lessen the chaos and self-sabotage. You will learn how to...

    - Set your objectives by defining your balance and what you want

    - Identify your priorities

    - Recognize energy drains

    - Avoid making commitments that don't align with your priorities

    - Resolve that "It's OK, I can't do it all!"

    - Put together an action plan to create positive results

    Mitzi's presentation will inspire you to take action toward creating a more peaceful life.

    Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 12:00 p.m. For more information contact the Chamber at 617-926-1017 or register on the Chamber web site: http://www.wbcc.org


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