This article by Ed Baldwin appeared in my LinkedIn feed a month or so ago and I liked it, shared it and simply can’t forget it. Whether you’re gearing up for year-end fundraising, onboarding a new class of volunteers, or trying to figure out how to approach next year’s plan, you’re busy and have gobs of competing priorities.
How do you find time for it all?
I get it. I’ve been there many times as an executive director.
However, we know success starts with mindset. So read this article and see how you feel about your typical approach to your busyness. Try the solution that’s recommended and see if anything shifts for you. (I recommend following up the suggested phrase with “at this time”).
Because busy is the new stupid. And the community is counting on you to be smart so you can change the world.
Great article, thanks for sharing. A good start for those rethinking their lifestyles and future.
The growth mindset is important and BUSY is a four letter word for me. We visited when you spoke at the Idaho Non-Profit Conference last year and I appreciate your timely e-mails and ideas that have application to my praxis. Helpful in my volunteer work with adult education, with fellow master naturalists and in my Spiritual Direction efforts.
I am presenting a workshop in North Idaho on Balance, Life Rhythms & Domestic Spirituality…October 27-29th! Joining with other dynamic speakers at Twinlow Camp & Retreat Center October for the ELEVATE Youth Leader Retreat October 27-29th near Rathdrum, Idaho. More info at: http://twinlow.org/youthleaders/ Will probably allude to this article in our discussions…
Most weeks Tuesdays and Thursdays are no technology days for me. I write, ponder, pray and build relationships…on those days…the focus is on “Being with” rather than “Doing for” or ‘Fixing’. Wish I had done so earlier in my life…productivity is up and anxiety down…
Cheering you and your work!
Thanks so much for your remarks and support, Kevin! I love that you make Tuesdays and Thursday technology days – excellent tip! The outcomes of higher productivity and less anxiety certainly seem worth the shift in focus.