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1 online resource |
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STAND OUT; Contents; About the author; Preface; Introduction; Open 24/7; Becoming the boss of busy; What if nothing changed?; What state are you in?; It's your time to Stand Out; Part I Get Your Sh*t Together; chapter 01 Productivity is not the answer; Let's check the pulse; The orient express; They've Sold us a Lemon; What if I fail?; Meeting the two drivers of change; Driver 1: Connecting to purpose; Driver 2: Making progress; chapter 02 Know your state; Finding one purpose is not your pursuit; What's each state costing you?; What you need to invest in for each state |
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The pursuit of calm (not happiness)Part II STEP OUT OF CHECKOUT; chapter 03 Hit the reset button; From martyr to warrior; It's time to be selfish; Reset -- do it your way; The reset three-step; The reset toolbox; Oxygen masks aren't just for emergencies; Reset rituals; Beware the false breaks; Be purposeful about pausing; chapter 04 Re-establish boundaries; From victim to validated; The three myths about boundaries; Myth #1: Boundaries are selfish; Truth #1: Boundaries allow us to care more deeply for others; Myth #2: Setting boundaries pushes people away |
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Truth #2: Setting boundaries gives others permission to do the sameMyth #3: Setting boundaries takes too much time; Truth #3: Taking time now will free up time (and your angst) later; Listen to the niggles; Four tools to set boundaries that stick; Tool #1: Expand your options; know your preferences; Tool #2: Drop the 'hint'; Tool #3: Be okay with push back; Tool #4: Stop apologising (#sorrynotsorry); Set it -- the universe will test it; In the everyday moments; chapter 05 Reconnect with what matters; From cynical to grateful; Self-harm versus self-calm; Let's get physical; Accept what is |
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Drive what could beReconnect to what you are awesome at -- your strengths; It's time to own it (time that is); PART III COMBAT BURN OUT; chapter 06 Define what 's important; The cost of Burn Out; The universal truth; Your values- from obscure to clear; Explore your unique blend; Identify your values; Listen to the rumblings; Know what presses your buttons; Explore your top five lists; The bullshit of balance; chapter 07 Design a values-aligned life; From diminished to amplified; Your intention drives your attention; Your behaviours show your intentions; Your environment reflects your values |
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Rituals are your AnchorRefresh and redesign; chapter 08 Defend the sacred; From exposed to protected; Let go of #FOMO; Draw the line; Mitigate the impact; Delegate like a boss; Eliminate it, stat; Leadership: defend what's sacred in your workplace; Set non-negotiables; Make it public; Celebrate and reward; Know the 'why' behind the 'what'; PART IV TACKLE FREAK OUT; chapter 9 Map it; From blindfolded to blueprint; Getting found when we're feeling lost; Five essential components of maps; 1. Title; 2. Orientation; 3. Legend; 4. Scale; 5. Date; Track the action that gets the traction |
| Summary |
Tools, tips and strategies to stop the cycle of 'busy' and start getting ahead Stand Out shows you how to stop working so much, and start achieving instead. Everyone is busy, but working harder to do more isn't getting us anywhere. We're overwhelmed, distracted and detached, and our greatest fear is that this will never change. This book is your guide to taking back your life. Through simple models, robust diagnostics and practical suggestions you'll identify where you are now and how to implement real change. Explore how to move on from Check Out (the sense that you are just going through the motions), combat Burn Out (the feeling that you're on a treadmill that is dialled too fast for your legs, brain and talents to keep pace with) and move through Freak Out (that overriding anxiety generated by knowing where you want to go but not getting any traction). Real-life stories, anecdotes and 'life hacks' provide ideas you can implement immediately, while in-depth discussion of psychological theory explains the science behind the actions. The goal is not to find your One True Passion, but to identify what's most important right now. When you're clear on purpose and actually making progress, you hit the sweet spot of activity that allows your talents to shine. The concept of 'being at work' has changed. We're expected to be plugged in 24/7, and continually expected to do more and more with the same 24 hours in every day. Organisations suffer, families suffer and workers suffer - so why do we perpetuate this cycle' This book shows you how to hop off the hamster wheel and thrive through relentless change by doing less - but by doing it smarter.-Treat self-care as an imperative for success -Connect to what's important here and now -Stop day-dreaming and put action to purpose -Take control of your day, your path and your life It's not about productivity training or the latest organisational system - it's about having the tools, mindset and skills in place to make your activities work for you. Stand Out helps you find the courage and optimism to live the life you crave, let go of the 'shoulds' and shows you how to prioritise what really matters |
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Includes index |
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Self-management (Psychology)
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Self-actualization (Psychology)
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Work-life balance.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- General.
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Self-actualization (Psychology)
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Self-management (Psychology)
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Work-life balance
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0730330842 |
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9780730330844 |
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9780730330837 |
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0730330834 |
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