Shifting the Self Worth Equation

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Helping move time from finite to infinite (issue 162)

Shifting the Self Worth Equation

Is Your Self-Worth Equation Dominated by Work? 🤔

The average person's often looks like:

Self-worth = (80% Professional Life) + (20% Personal Life)

This imbalance isn't just about hours—it's about energy. While work consumes 40% of our waking hours, it drains disproportionately more of our mental and emotional resources.

I've found through my time management assessments that what we call "work-life balance" is actually a mirage.

Life doesn't maintain equilibrium—it pulls us in different directions, with work typically taking precedence.

Are you sacrificing personal care and sleep to compensate for an overloaded schedule? It might be time to recalibrate your self-worth equation.

Curious how to create a formula that encompasses all aspects of your existence?

Read the full article to discover practical strategies for enhancing quality time across your entire life.

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1. Planning

2. Prioritizing Tasks

3. Maintaining Focus

4. Staying Organized

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In my latest article, I share the honest truth about my mistake and the 6 specific systems I implemented to ensure it never happens again - 3 for personal accountability and 3 for empowering my team to keep me on track.

No corporate jargon. No sugar-coating. Just real lessons from a leader who messed up and committed to doing better.

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The Tariffing of Your Time

Navigating the unexpected "tariffs" on our time feels a lot like dealing with economic trade barriers.

But beyond global economics, we often unknowingly impose "time tariffs" on ourselves and others – unplanned meetings, shifted priorities, and demands on our availability that disrupt focus and boundaries.

Explore this concept and get actionable tips to combat these daily disruptions, drawing parallels to the economic landscape.

Learn how to implement "quota" systems for your availability, negotiate "trade agreements" for collaborative time, and apply "sunset clauses" to your commitments.

Ready to reclaim control of your schedule and reduce the "tariffs" on your time?

➡️ Click below to read the full article and discover practical strategies!

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