Wednesday, January 25, 2012

1 Unique Way To Create A Personalized Weekly Review


1 Unique Way To Create
A Personalized Weekly  Review


At the end of another work at home or away from home work week, you find yourself thinking: "Wow, this certainly was a great week!" 

And yet...

At the conclusion of another week it goes something like this: "Wow, this certainly was a 'near miss' disaster week!" 

Question: How do you capture the momentum of the good days or regain any sense of the same when things don't go so well?

Answer: I'm not totally sure!

But I am confident of this: a good, positive weekly review can assist you in:
  • Capturing what went well,
  • Helping you to refocus,
  • Building for future success,
  • And improving yourself or your business.
It is my desire that the weekly review you create will prove to be one of the many tools you use in your quest for excellence.

This  unique "tool in formation" is designed promote the following.
  • Give yourself credit for "things done well"Allow you to creatively express your thoughts
  • Keep you in a training/duplicating model.
  • Pinpoint and attack success hindering attitudes or actions
  • Rivet your attention on the next play of the game -- whatever you discover that play should be for the next week.  
And I say "Tool In Formation" because you will be promoted to design the review your way.  For instance, you might change the order, completely take a section out, create a new section, etc. 

My Week In Review: Your Tool In Formation

Section One: Discover What Went Well

Here I would suggest that you:
  • Design a simple question to ask yourself each week that prompt reviewing your week up front from a positive point of view.  
Something simple such as: "What went well this week?" would be a good starter question to ask. 
  • Create a "target number" to list.  For instance, if you wanted to "force" yourself to be more specific regarding the question suggested above, it could be: "What two things went well this week?" 
Section Two: Design A Small Step

Speaking personally or professionally...
  • First, ask yourself a question like the following (either personally or professionally):
  • "What small improvement could I make next week that -- if repeated consistently over time -- would benefit myself or those I influence in a unique way?
Then....answer your question!  

Section Three: "Story Time!"  

First, design a question to prompt a review aspects of your "story" for the week. 

By way of example, you could as ask: "Have I...
  • Received any compliments,

  • Heard of any positive results,
  • Been motivated by someone's success,
  • Or discovered any exciting facts...
That I should record to use in my business or note personally for any level of growth in my life?

Then... record your answer(s)!

Section Four: Check Out Those Patterns!

This is your "ruthless honesty" section.  Yes, it could be a bit brutal.  However,  it could also be very helpful. 

Being Ruthlessly Honest ask yourself something like the following.  The time frame could be anything. In the example below it is 90 days.  You might like it to be a week, a month or some other period of time.

The Question:  "If I repeated the way I worked this past week for the next 90 days, would it be a good or "not-so-good" thing for my business health?"

Then...
  1. Identify any positive or negative pattern revealed by responding to the question.
  2.  Decide to take an appropriate action: either to reinforce a great habit uncovered or demolish a destructive pattern in the making.  You choose: it's your review!  
Section Five: Journal!  

This is your "catch all."  Journal, take notes, draw diagrams, etc., etc.  Here you capture your "whatevers" and turn them into power units for such things as:
  • Personal development
  • Goal setting
  • Time management
  • Spiritual formation
  • Building of family relationships
  • Career enhancement
  • Etc! 

**PrayingSimple**

"Lord, I have a simple request: in thinking about my week, I ask you to review it with me.  Help me to see what you desire me to see and follow where you would lead me both now and in my week ahead.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!"
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    Sunday, January 22, 2012

    1 Surefire Way To Kill Our Walk With Jesus

    "Growing In My Faith"
    Always pursuing the reality  
    of knowing and growing in Jesus
    from deep within for the purpose of
    following him from the inside out.
    © Lee Wise

    1 Surefire Way To Kill Our Walk With Jesus.

    What a day in church!  Listening to the message could be described as "a joy" and  following along with the worship band -- absolutely super.

    But communion struck home.

    Reflecting back on my life, processing how Jesus took a young Marine and totally changed everything, and how He walked the road to Calvary in order that He might walk His way into my heart when I invited Him in: 

    "Way over top" love.  And faithfulness.  Consistent, never-ending faithfulness. 

    Which leads me to... my point in this brief time of sharing: 


    1 Surefire Way To Kill Your Faith In Jesus: Never Remember The Cross

    We may never be able to understand Jesus' walk on that road to Calvary: never. 

    But we can contemplate the reality of the:

    Love,
    Sacrifice,
    Determination,
    And Purpose-filled Actions...

    By Savior of our life to bring us to Himself through His death, burial, resurrection and ascension into glory. 

    And I believe that contemplate we must.  We must rehearse the grim side of reality: the reality of an awful walk of up that hill by Jesus...

    For us. 

    So Decide To Remember.


    Today may or may not be "communion day" for you.  You may or may not have...

    Been to church,
    Read the Bible,
    Meditated on Jesus because of a song,
    Or otherwise been in any kind of "spiritual moment."

    Which, by the way, is fine: correct? 

    In other words, we don't live in church, recite the Bible "24/7," listen to Christian music every second of the day, and often cannot define each moment of the day as a "spiritual one."

    But we can take time,
    Make the choice,
    And tune in to what Jesus has done for us on that tree. 

    We can do such in our way, according to how we process what Jesus and His salvation has meant -- and means -- to us: that we can do.

    And we should. 

    We can take the time, put the worship music on, open the Bible, take time to meditate, go for a walk, write in our journal, open the devotional we value at the time, or any other "can do" action or attitude that....

    Brings us to the feet of Jesus in worship, praise and thanksgiving for His bringing us to Himself.  

    And in doing so we can defeat one sure way of killing our walk with Him. 

    **PrayingSimple**

    "Lord, you know I never will be able to comprehend your awful walk up that hill and the sacrifice that followed.  Never. But, Oh Jesus, I can at least tell you 'thanks for my life.'  Thanks for the love, faithfulness and your walking with me every day -- every day -- since I met you as my Savior face to face in the Marine Corps barracks. Lord, strengthen me not to forget and live for you from the inside out by your love, grace and power.  In Your Name I pray, Amen!" 
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    P.S.  Below is a video by  favorite group of mine: Hillsong.  In church today one of the songs was "From The Inside Out."  It really caused me to reflect yet one more time on what I've talked about in this article.  When you have the time, do take a moment to listen to the song... and "God bless!" 
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        Thursday, January 19, 2012

        Value Based Success





        "Success"

        Seeking,
        embracing,  

        and cultivating
        the most noble values in life
        because you cherish
        the value of doing so.
        © Lee Wise

        Reflecting...
        • Success without the underlying value of being committed to the most honorable values in life can be -- and often is -- not only shortsighted but heart rending in terms of the outcome.  
        • And yet success that is based on the highest values we can think of may not yield to all of the "success" in the efforts we put into place, but it most certainly ranks high in the eyes of Jesus! 
        Reflecting More...
        • Should you be asked to give the three most common mistakes in seeking success, does anything come to mind? 
        • And what about those positive lessons learned in your own journeys toward success: anything come to mind there? 
        • Once again, should you journal or share any of your thoughts?   
        My Takeaways...
        • Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?
        That's It!  

        May you and those you love have a wonderful week, 


        Lee 

        P.S. Should you ever decide to look into coaching relative to your life journey, I would love to be a part of the journey.  Come on by Coaching Cognition and see if we could be a possible match. (See special note below)   
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        Feel stuck or like you need a boost anywhere in your life at this time?  Seize a FREE 15 minute coaching session with Lee by going here today http://www.coachingcognition.com/leewise

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        World Class Listening





        "World Class Listening"

        Aligning caring,
        commitment,  

        and the pursuit of moral excellence
        with the heartbeats
        of those we love and serve. 
        © Lee Wise

        Reflecting...
        • You know -- you know -- the importance of listening well in any quality personal or professional relationship. 
        • You also know that true listening is a heart-to-heart matter.  
        • And... you also have come to realize in your life span that if we listen not with integrity and moral excellence, heartbreak and disappointment may soon follow.  
        Reflecting More...
        • Stop for a moment and think about what "world class" listening has meant to you -- or could mean to you right now. 
        • What key words and concepts come to mind?  Any life stories?   
        • Should you journal or share any of your thoughts?   
        My Takeaways...
        • Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?
        That's It!  

        May you and those you love have a wonderful week, 


        Lee 

        P.S. Should you ever decide to look into coaching relative to your life journey, I would love to be a part of the journey.  Come on by Coaching Cognition and see if we could be a possible match. (See special note below)   
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        Lee is a writer, life coach, and family man with a passion for on purpose living, spiritual formation, and making a positive impact in the world. 

        Feel stuck or like you need a boost anywhere in your life at this time?  Seize a FREE 15 minute coaching session with Lee by going here today http://www.coachingcognition.com/leewise

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        Prayerful Success





        "Prayerful Success"

        The discipline of
        running to God at all times

        throughout all seasons
        in every way imaginable,
        for all the best of reasons
        © Lee Wise

        Reflecting...
        • We ought not walk to God relative to prayer. 
        • Instead, we ought to "run" to him -- going quickly, during the varied and many seasons or our lives, and for as many reasons as needed throughout all of those seasons.  
        • What a provision for us by the Most High God!  Amazing.  Simply amazing. 
        Reflecting More...
        • In thinking about your "running to God" at all times, in a variety of ways and for the very best of reasons, what immediately presents itself before the doorway of your heart? 
        • Should you journal or share any of your thoughts?   
        My Takeaways...
        • Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?
        That's It!  

        May you and those you love have a wonderful week, 


        Lee 

        P.S. Should you ever decide to look into coaching relative to your spiritual journey, I would love to be a part of the journey.  Come on by Coaching Cognition and see if we might be a match.    
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        Lee is a writer, life coach, and family man with a passion for on purpose living, spiritual formation, and making a positive impact in the world. 

        Feel stuck or like you need a boost anywhere in your life at this time?  Seize a FREE 15 minute coaching session with Lee by going here today http://www.coachingcognition.com/leewise

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        Tuesday, January 17, 2012

        On Prayer


        "Prayer"

        The sometimes refined
        and often not-so-refined practice

        of connecting the needs of men 
        with the heart and strength of God.
        © Lee Wise

        Reflecting...
        • As our seasons vary so do our "prayer seasons." 
        • We learn, grow, and develop "the art" and practice of prayer only to relearn the practices of our hearts relative to the privilege of prayer again and again. 
        Reflecting More...
        • Should you record in your journal what this season of prayer in your life might look like, what would you record?  
        • In thinking about your practice of prayer, what immediately comes to mind?  Is what came to mind something that the Lord is leading you to think on, share or change?   
        My Takeaways...
        • Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?
        That's It!  

        May you and those you love have a wonderful week, 


        Lee 

        P.S. I would encourage you to take time to reflect on the song in the video below entitled "God Will Make A Way."  It is a strong reminder of the power of grace in a broken world.  
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        Feel stuck or like you need a boost anywhere in your life at this time?  Seize a FREE 15 minute coaching session with Lee by going here today http://www.coachingcognition.com/leewise

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        Tuesday, January 10, 2012

        Speaking Of Joy In Christ



        "Joy In Christ"
        © Lee Wise

        **PrayingSimple**

        "Father, may you give to me the strength to seek and discover joy in your Son during the various moments of each of my days.  And in sharing such joy, may I reflect back to you gratefulness for your giving it to me and faithfulness for my journey with you.  In Jesus' Name, Amen."  

        That's It!  

        May you and those you love have a wonderful week, 

        Lee


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        Lee is a writer, life coach, and family man with a passion for on purpose living, spiritual formation, and making a positive impact in the world. 

        Feel stuck or like you need a boost anywhere in your life at this time?  Seize a FREE 15 minute coaching session with Lee by going here today http://coachingcognition.com/leewise 

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