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Asian Edition—February 2010What Will You Undo to Get Better Results in 2010? Article by Ann Herrmann
Many years ago, the younger of my two sons had a particularly tough day. As we processed what had happened and the inevitable consequences, he looked up at me with hope in his eyes and said: "Mum, I just wish there was some way I could edit-undo what I did today."
All of us can relate to that wish – the ability to 'make it go away' with a wiggle of the nose or a click on our mouse. "With negative emotions we tend to have a desire to change the situation," said Ellen Peters, a senior scientist at Decision Research in Eugene, Ore. But "when things are good there is not much desire to change." So how do we use our desire to "edit-undo" as an impetus for the "right" change in 2010? Ultimately, we can undo much of what may be on our wish list to "go away." Rather than think of what you will do in 2010, decide what you will not do. Undo the negative aspect of fear to drive change, and use fear to your advantage - nurture your Experimental Self. Start by recognising that our emotional selves are subject to the impact of our fear of loss even if a risky gain is truly the best choice. In addition, the amygdala, the part of the brain that controls fear, responds faster than our cognitive selves. What are you most afraid of losing that would merit making a change? An employee recently mentioned to me in an offhand way that the fear of losing her job had a perverse affect on her attitude about work: never had she been so upbeat and appreciative of her situation! She "undid" her petty frustrations with the day-to-day and saw the long-term value of her employment. Look for ways to tap into that emotional self to explore your fears, and then decide what you need to "undo" or change to assuage the fear. Undo the clutter in your world: tap into your Organised Self to free up physical space so you can have more mental space. A plethora of new distractions – Twitter, RSS feeds, new gadgets, endless blog entries and videos to watch, more channels than we can count, more books than we can ever read – tempt our Experimental Selves, and we inadvertently create a permanent state of mind clutter, one that we may not even be aware of. As a result, I often end the day feeling like my brain is overflowing and maxed out. But now I have chosen to free up my visual landscape so I can start the day with a clear mind. I recently set up a new home office and decided to "clear the decks" of all unnecessary mental "stimulus" so I could reduce that feeling of overload. Undo unnecessary complexity in your workload by tapping into your Analytical Self. As we have learned all too well, particularly over the past year, work can be cumulative, with more being added even when nothing drops off. The inbox never seems to empty! A client recently shared with me that while her staff has been reduced by nearly half, her team’s workload has nearly doubled. Sound familiar? If you are in a similar situation, someone (you!) needs to stop and review the tasks and criteria for prioritisation, otherwise some of the most important work will be delayed by less important tasks. Undo interactions that drain your energy and add little value. A huge current complaint I hear from many organisations is that the sheer volume of interactions has exploded through email, IM’s, tweets, meetings, cell phone access, virtual teaming and so on. Pay attention to your energy level throughout the day and make note of those people interactions that most drain you. Take the initiative to ask the other parties involved how you might engage in a more effective way. Figure out what you need to undo, and you might just feel better at this time next year. Good luck!
The Essential Whole Brain Thinking Booklist – a great resource for Herrmann Practitioners
The newly updated list on our US offices website gives you point-and-click access to hundreds of sources of Whole Brain information. Visit the Whole Brain book list here.
Whole Brain Couples Workshop – Register your interest now!Leading Clinical Psychotherapist, Alec Gardner, co-host of last year’s Whole Brain Couples Webinar, is seeking expressions of interest for a new couples workshop. Alec has been working with the HBDI® for many years integrating the instrument into coaching, couples therapy, team development as well as organisational development. Alec has recently developed a new whole brain couples workshop which addresses key issues including communication, conflict resolution and understanding relationship dynamics from a whole brain perspective. To register your interest in this workshop email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Alec Gardner on 0439 527 118. Workshop Overview
When world’s collide: How to deal with the differing demands of your personal and professional lives.Register for the next Whole Brain Webinar - March 23rd @ 12.00pm AEDST
Presented by Michael Morgan and Susie Leonard Weller, author of the best selling book Why don't you understand? Improve family communication with the 4 Thinking Styles.
Upcoming EventsCalling all Educators - Book now for the Education Certification Special 6-9 April 2010Facilitated by leading education and learning consultant, Dr Julia Atkin and Herrmann International CEO, Michael Morgan, this workshop focuses on the application of Whole Brain Thinking in education, learning to learn, thinking to learn and integral learning. Not to be missed. Visit our site for full details. Network Event for Herrmann Certified Practitioners – Diarise these dates!Please come along to our first Network Evening for 2010. Join us for drinks, nibbles and whole brain conversation, including ways we can continue to support each other and help grow our businesses in 2010.
Network Event – Melbourne Herrmann Whole Brain CertificationFor the full list of Certification dates please visit our Events Calendar |
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