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| ✨ When Creativity Meets Workflow ✨ |
| | | 🎡 NO PLAN WAS WORKING JUST FINE… RIGHT?! 🎡 |
| Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels and going nowhere? Big and small accomplishments release dopamine in the brain, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. That behavioral reinforcement motivates us to keep going by validating our effort, self-worth, and value. Who doesn’t want a dopamine boost? It gives us a sense of progress, moving forward, accomplishment, social recognition, and control over our lives. On the flip side, lack of focus and inefficiency can result in burnout, frustration, distraction, stuck mindset, and loss of momentum. |
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| 🖼️ CREATE A “FEEL-GOOD” FRAMEWORK 🖼️ |
| | Accomplishing Goals - especially the ones we choose - reinforces a sense of personal control over our lives, which is essential for our psychological well-being. From time to time we need to reassess our options, plans, and paths. Personal planning provides a unique opportunity to break the current cycle, quit spinning our wheels, and enjoy a burst of rejuvenating feel-good Dopamine. How do we create this “Feel-Good” Framework? Step back and re assess the path you’re currently on. Acknowledge what’s working and take pride in those accomplishments. Be honest with yourself and what you want or need to change. Set clearer goals (not just to-do lists). Prioritize outcomes over activities. Don’t be afraid to get feedback and outside perspectives. Try a completely different approach. Even a small shift has the potential to heap huge rewards.
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| ✔️EISENHOWER MATRIX - PRIORITIZE TASKS ✔️ |
| Disorganization can hinder productivity whether in personal tasks, work, or speaking. Is this due to lack of planning, poor time management, too much clutter, or feeling overwhelmed? Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President and U.S. Army General during WWII, developed an actionable framework that helped him prioritize tasks based on their urgency and importance. The Eisenhower Matrix, also called the Urgent-Important Matrix, helps: Streamline Workflow Improve Time Management Skills Reduce Negative Impacts of Multitasking Focus on Tasks that are both Important and Urgent
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| 🌪️ SPIN, FLAIL, or COURSE CORRECT 🛣️ |
| Many years ago, when Jerry Garcia was alive and performing in the Grateful Dead, I attended a concert with my deadhead friend. When, as she instructed, the “dreaded drum solo” started she ushered me into the circular lobby of the Oakland Coliseum. This, she informed me, is the best place to watch the crowd. Within seconds, all the doors opened and the music enthusiast spinners emerged and twirled around in circles. When that rhythmic drum sequence changed, the spinners stopped and went back inside. The next drum style brought out the flailers with their outstretched undulating arms. They, too, stopped and went inside when the drum solo ended and the Dead resumed playing together as one. While spinning and flailing can be a means of expression, it also can be a sign that we’re stuck and need to change course. |
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| | | | 🗣 52 VO & Speech Communication Lessons 🗣 As a coach and educator, I understand that people learn differently. You can view, read, watch, move, and improve your Voice-Over, Speaking Voice, Podcast, Presentation, and Communication skills via the RealTalkingTips web, blog, and audio/video podcast platforms. Begin with Episode 1 - Identifying Your Strengths & Weaknesses - and work your way to Episode 52. For maximum benefit, practice each tip and complete each assignment before you move on to the next episode. |
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| | @ElaineClarkVO YouTube Talent Database Click the video above to hear talented voice actors and the demos that I produced for them. Casting Directors, Producers, and Talent Agents - check out this exciting free VO talent database . Contact the voice-over talent directly. Their email and website is provided at the end of each demo. Contact me for coaching and demos: elaineclarkvo.com/contact . Or, email me directly: elaineclarkvo@gmail.com .
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| | | 📊 DO - DECIDE - DELEGATE - DELETE 🗑️ |
| Is it time for your brain to do a little Spring-Summer-Fall-Winter Cleaning? A mental decluttering process is helpful in regaining clarity and motivation. Here are a few steps to help you move forward with updated goals. Clear Out Old Goals Declutter the Overwhelm Refresh your Why Reorganize for Simplicity Let in New Energy
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