The Creative Innovation Blog
It Is Only Scary In Your Head
In the quest for growth and self-improvement, there exists a hidden source of immense power: doing something scary or incredibly uncomfortable. While it is natural for humans to seek comfort and security, it is in those moments of fear and discomfort that true transformation occurs. The road less traveled is often riddled with challenges and obstacles, but those who dare to confront their fears head-on unleash a profound inner strength that can reshape their lives. More specifically, they can reframe their lives because of the realization that it is our minds that are holding us back from attempting to accomplish the big dream.
The Power of Prioritization: If It's Not Now, It's Not a Priority
Time is a precious and finite resource, and how we choose to utilize it often determines our success and fulfillment in life. From daily tasks to long-term goals, understanding what truly matters and prioritizing accordingly is essential for productivity and personal growth. One powerful principle that can significantly enhance our decision-making process is the notion that if the answer to the question, "When are you going to do something?" isn't "now," then it isn't a priority. This article explores the importance of this mindset and how adopting it can lead to a more focused and purpose-driven life.
Quiet Hiring Leads To Quiet Quitting
While the intention behind quiet hiring may be to reduce distractions and maintain confidentiality, it can have negative consequences that undermine team dynamics and organizational culture because it leads to resentment and distrust. Those lower creativity, innovation, and, ultimately, morale. We will explore how this can lead to quiet quitting (where individuals are unwilling to put in any extra effort and save their energy for those they see as willing to invest in them).
Change shouldn’t be by chance
Hopefully, you notice these gradually build and move you from your comfort zone to an area of discomfort. That is how you change. It is the only way we #change.
Creativity Requires Time
The question you may have is, how do you find the time? The answer is you don't. You already have it.The only thing you have that is truly yours is time.The problem is you are too diluted, meaning you simply need to stop doing some things. That is a radical notion, but it is the only logical one. Take a lunch, do not take work home after being at the office all day, and absolutely sign out when you are on holidays, vacations, or just days off.
Formula for Change
C=DxFxV>R is the formula for change. Any one of the factors being zero eliminates any hope to overcome the resistance that inhibits change.
5 Tricks to Get Mentally Unstuck FAST
Here are 5 different ways to get mentally unstuck quickly.
Demonstrate Empowerment
When a baby takes its first steps, your hands might be there as a safeguard, but you have to let go. When they fall on their bottom, you celebrate the attempt and don't criticize the F.A.I.L. because you know they will get there in the end. Empowerment is no different.