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Vol. 9 No. 3, May/June 2007
Copyright 2007 by Wolf J. Rinke
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. NEWS YOU CAN USE
2. SPECIAL OFFER FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
3. HOW TO GET RID OF WORRIES--PART II
4. HEAR WOLF "HOWL"--I MEAN SPEAK
5. HUMOR BREAK
6. ABOUT THE EDITOR
7. PRIVACY STATEMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
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INSIGHT BREAK
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Sound travels slowly. Sometimes the things you say when your kids are
teenagers don't reach them till they're in their 30s.
--Unknown
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1. NEWS YOU CAN USE
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ARE YOU A WORKAHOLIC?
The five common traits of workaholics include:
1. Preoccupation with work
--Are you unable to "turn work off"?
--Do you talk about work in most social settings?
--Are you uncomfortable using sick or vacation days?
--Do you feel depressed or "blue" when not at work?
--Do you tend to suffer from headaches when not at work?
2. Uncomfortable delegating
--Do you have a need to be in control?
--Do you suffer from "perfectionitis"?
3. Neglect other aspects of life
--When you have to choose--who gets preference work or family?
--Do you make time for regularly scheduled rest and recreation?
4. Merge personal life into work life
--Do you have different phases of life--work, family, play?
--Do you attempt to transform personal into business relationships
5. Sneak work
--Do you hide your addiction?
--Are you answering your "crackberry" in the bathroom?
--Do you sneak a peak at your e-mails before going to bed?
If you're answering "yes" to many of these it is time to get
help. You may want to read my "Beat the Blues" CPE program
www.easyCEcredits.com or Bryan Robinson's book: "Chained to the
Desk: A Guidebook for Workaholics, Their Partners and Children,"
NYU Press, 2001.
Source: D. Mattioli, S. "When Devotion to Work Becomes Job Obsession."
Wall Street Journal 1/23/07, p. B8.
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3. HOW TO GET RID OF WORRIES--PART II by Wolf J. Rinke
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In the previous issue of this eNewsletter (www.WolfRinke.com) we talked
about why we worry and discovered eight specific steps to help you get
rid of worries. Still need more help? Here are six "Blues Buster
Action Steps" you can take to get rid of worries once and for all:
1. Share Your Worry with Others
When worries seems to go out of control, talk them through with a trusted
friend, a mentor or even your pet--hey at least he won't talk back.
Be sure to reciprocate so that your worry team is there for you when
you need them.
2. Realize That Certainty Is a Myth
Recognize that the only certainty is death. Given that most of us are
not very interested in that option, make a commitment to get comfortable
with uncertainty. Focus your mental energies on the joy you get from
uncertainty and begin to celebrate it as part of the unique human experience.
Just think, how boring life would be if everything was certain.
3. Make Worrying a "Snap"
If you find that all of the above still don't work, start wearing a
rubber band on your left wrist. When you find yourself worrying snap
the rubber band and cause the worries to go away. Another technique
that seems to work real well for one of my coachees is that when she
gets stuck in a serious worry phase she records her worries on tape.
Then she takes the tape out of the recorder, goes to her husband's workshop,
finds a big hammer and smashes the tape--getting rid of those worries
once and for all. (Hey, tapes are cheaper than wasting your precious
brain power.)
4. Take a Worry Break
Still not working? Set a timer for a specified time--let's say 10 minutes--and
now worry "real good." Play the "what if" game to
the max. Get it all out of your system. When the 10 minutes are up,
refocus your energy on something that will disconnect you from your
worries.
5. Disconnect
Disconnect yourself from worrying by doing something that will totally
absorb you. Try jogging, meditation, yoga, tai chi, getting a massage,
playing a game of tennis, deep breathing, taking a walk, going to the
movies--anything that will disconnect you from your worries and lets
you totally relax.
6. Just Let Go
Done it all, and are still worrying? Just say no--I mean just let go.
Let go of feeling that you have to be in control--you are not! Realize
that the harder you try, the less likely things will happen. Make a
commitment to "go with the flow." Convince yourself by re-evaluating
prior worries; you may find that ultimately things do tend to work out
for the best.
7. Laugh
If all else fails make yourself laugh (See the Humor Break in section
5 of this eNewsletter.)
Source: W. J. Rinke, Beat the Blues--How to Manage Stress and Balance
Your Life, (CPE Home Study Course Approved for 28 CPEUs), Wolf Rinke
Associates, Clarksville, MD, pp. 57-59, 2006, www.easyCPEcredits.com
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4. HEAR WOLF "HOWL"--I MEAN SPEAK
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These full day seminars maybe open to you if your company is a member
of the Institute of Management Studies (IMS). Contact the chairperson
for specifics.
Winning Management: Building a Peak Performance Workplace
6/5/07 Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, Mike Godwin, Dallas@ims-online.com
6/7/07 Pittsburgh, PA, Maury Burgwin, mburgwin@ims-online.com
Don't Oil the Squeaky Wheel: Innovative Strategies to Improve Leadership
Effectiveness.
10/11/07, Seattle, WA, Bill Woods, Seattle@ims-online.com
12/11/07 Hartford, CT, Art Muldowney, Connecticut@ims-online.com
NOTE: I have other "in-house" presentations scheduled in
the U.S.A., Canada and Europe. Please let me know if you are interested
to preview me or bring me into your organization at reduced expenses
when I'm scheduled to be in your area. That way we can let you know
when I'm coming your way!
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5. HUMOR BREAK
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DON'T LET NEGATIVE PEOPLE RAIN ON YOUR PARADE
A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip
to Rome. She mentioned the trip to her hairdresser, who exclaimed: "Rome?
Why would anyone want to go there? It's crowded and dirty. You're crazy
to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?" "My husband
and I are taking US Air, we got a great rate!"
"US Air?" exclaimed the hairdresser. "That's a terrible
airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are rude, and
they're always late. So, where are you staying in Rome?"
"We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome's Tiber
River called Teste." "Don't go any further. I know that place.
Everybody thinks it's something special and exclusive, but it's really
a dump. In fact it's the worst hotel in the city! The rooms are small,
the service is surly, and they're overpriced. So, whatcha' doing when
you get there?"
"We're going to go to see the Vatican and we hope to see the Pope."
"That's rich," laughed the hairdresser. "You and a million
other people. He'll look the size of an ant. I wish you good luck on
this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it."
A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser
asked her about her trip to Rome. "It was wonderful," explained
the woman, "not only were we on time in one of US Air's brand new
planes, but it was overbooked and they bumped us up to business class.
The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome 28-year-old steward
who waited on me hand and foot. And the hotel was absolutely fantastic!
They'd just finished a huge remodeling job and now it's a jewel, one
of the finest hotels in the city. They, too, were overbooked, so they
apologized and gave us the honeymoon suite at no extra charge!"
"Well," muttered the hairdresser, "that's all well and
good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope."
"Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican,
a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder and explained that the Pope
likes to meet some of the visitors, and if I'd be so kind as to step
into his private quarters and wait, the Pope would personally greet
me. Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door
and shook my hand, I knelt down, and he spoke a few words to me."
"Oh, yeah! What'd he say?"
"He said, "Where'd you get that lousy hairdo?"
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6. ABOUT THE EDITOR
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Dr. Wolf J. Rinke, CSP is a highly effective management consultant and
executive coach who specializes in building peak performance organizations,
teams and individuals. He is the author of 14 books including "Make
It a Winning Life: Success Strategies for Life, Love and Business"
available at www.WolfRinke.com and an internationally recognized motivational
and management keynote speaker and seminar leader who delivers customized
presentations that combine story telling, humor and motivation with
specific "how to" action strategies that participants can
apply immediately to improve their personal and professional lives.
You can preview a live demo at www.WolfRinke.com.
To take advantage of Dr. Rinke's services contact us at 800-828-9653
or WolfRinke@aol.com
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