Guard Your Time

Every minute you have is an asset. It is a gift. If you were handed a one- hundred dollar bill for every hour in your day, you wouldn’t hesitate to put it in the right spot and guard it. 
That’s how you should treat your time. It is at least that valuable.
Get a system in place to guard your time.
 
Each day and each week I follow a basic routine:
I always start by reviewing standing priorities. I need to know when to show up and where to show up!
Here is a peek into my life - examples of my standing priority list. These are things I work around, things that are already scheduled: Church, family dinner together, family time in general, Bible Study, homeschool classes, sports and workout, speech and debate competitions, date night with hubby, Team Meetings, Mom's Night Out.

Then I . . .

• Review my goals (daily, weekly, and monthly).
• Review other commitments.
• Create priorities 
• Determine the time needed for each task not already calendared in. 
• Determine what tasks I can fit in where. 
~~> I try to be realistic yet creative about where I can multi-task.
~~> I decide what I can delegate or do ahead.
~~> I take a look at what needs to be culled or changed.

I have learned these time management skills through the years, but I have to credit my company and their ongoing educational opportunities with honing them. So, what to do after creating that list of things that need to be accomplished? 

• Dive in with a smile!

I know that my attitude makes all the difference. Anyone can tackle the busiest day successfully if they decide to do so. One of the best things to remember is that failures, pitfalls, challenges make us better at what we do if we simply resolve to learn from those things.

It is all about the right attitude. If the attitude takes a nose dive, so does the whole day. As a Mom, it is crystal clear to me that a positive attitude becomes a family habit. So guard your time and dive in with a smile. 
As a working parent, the ramifications are even greater than your paycheck.

Curious about my company?  That's great because we are looking for like-minded people to work with us. I have been working from home with my company for 18 years. The ongoing support and is invaluable. The paychecks are consistent and generous.  
It allows me to re-arrange my calendar as needed, put family first, while supporting my family financially. 

Working with this strategy allows a fresh start at any time. You didn't like how you handled something? No problem, do it again and learn from the last time. You don't know the answer to a question? No problem. We will help you find the answer. You missed a deadline? No one is going to fire you. Use it as motivation to do better next time.

Maybe this is what you have been looking for. If you want to chat or text, feel free to leave a comment. 

Verso l'alto!

Peggy Cortez 

Balloons in a Room

I have had a few requests for the story I told on a recent business conference call. 
Here it is. Let's live it. Pass it on.
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A group of 500 alumni were attending a seminar during their 15 year reunion weekend. The speaker stopped for a group activity. He  gave each person a balloon and then asked them to write their name on their balloon with a marker pen. All the balloons were collected and put in another room.

The people were then led into that room and asked to find their balloon within 5 minutes. Everyone frantically searched for their name, collided with each other, and pushed past one another. There was utter chaos.

At the end of 5 minutes, no one had found their own balloon.

Then, the speaker asked each person to randomly collect a balloon and give it to the person whose name was written on it. Within minutes everyone had their own balloon.

The speaker then began, "This is happening in our lives. Everyone is looking for success, often not knowing how to find it. Our success lies in the success of other people. Help them reach their goals and you will achieve your own."

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A quote from our business convention:
"Pretty much the only way to be successful is to turn around and change someone else's life. . . . . to help others.  In return, we are blessed 10X over.
What an amazing business we have!"

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Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping people to reach their goals.