Fingertip Titans UniteThe power of play
March 1st 2008 16:48
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The Power of PLAY
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How much fun do you have on a regular basis? No really. Do you enjoy what you do? Better yet, do you do things the way you enjoy doing them?
Sometimes we forget that we NEED to have fun. It's easy to get caught up in everyday life, slugging along, chasing the almighty dollar, keeping up with the Jones' and their neighbors, that we forget to just forget about all that stuff and have fun!
Here's something for you to think about. When you were little, everything was an adventure. Watching ants tear into a hot dog was fascinating, and splashing in mud puddles was intensely satisfying. What's so different now?
Well, now all of a sudden, messes are not grown up, ants are boring (seen one, seen 'em all) and a hot dog on the ground is wasteful. Guess what? I know a good way to let go of some of that grown-up-ness, and have fun again!
If you are an EFT'er, you're probably smiling by now, because you see all the tappable issues in the statements I just made. If you're not an EFT'er, you're about to be initiated into the exclusive club of "Me-Ness, and My Is-Ness"
Please say the initiatory club pledge with me "I pledge to be me, and have a dang good time doing it, Amen"
Welcome.
What's the difference between work and play? There are many. One good one is the big difference of "Having to do" something versus "Getting to do" it. You can use EFT to reframe your self-talk around the issue and simply start seeing things a different way. This is something I do often when a big task that I've assigned myself has lost it's luster and is beginning to look a whole lot like work, which I abhor. Here's an example. I'm learning a new software program. It's a real challenge, because I have no experience in it at all. I said I would work in it for an hour a day until I was comfortable creating a project in it.
When something is so much of a challenge that you're completely lost, it might be a bigger chunk than you were ready for. But not knowing isn't a weakness. Just something you get to do. I get to learn this new software, and make something with it. How cool is that? The other side of that would have been I have to put in my hour and see if I can figure out this software that is way over my head. (doom and gloom, bluster and bitch) NOT my idea of a great way to approach an adventure. So I tackled it as play.
The end result? I did pretty good. I approached it as something fun, an adventure, and was quite impressed at the result. Ooooh, another tappable issue. Expected results.
When you're working, and you have certain expectations of results. If there are problems along the way. It's disastrous. But when you're playing, and you have expected results, when there are problems along the way, it's a new challenge, another aspect of the adventure. You get to tackle another milestone, and celebrate another success, or maybe not.
See the difference? There is no real failure in play. But in work? Well, we won't go there. How the real world, or the business world sees your accomplishment or lack thereof has no bearing on the fact that you had fun! Here's a little hint that might surprise you, too. When you're having fun doing what you do, your results will usually be better than if you were just working. Yep, it's true. Honest to God.
Artists, musicians, performers and business people. Think about it. Do you think they would do what they do, over and over again if they weren't enjoying themselves? Donald Trump has said many times that he just likes making deals (I'd say his results are acceptable, wouldn't you?) Why does he get such astounding results? Because the man is just playing-in a business suit!
Here's another difference between work and play. The level of Challenge. If your work is no longer challenging, how can you find ways to make it challenging? If nobody at your job is going to challenge you, challenge yourself! Make a bet with yourself, or a buddy. Double-Dog-Dare ya! It doesn't have to be about making more money. Just worry about having more fun, and the money will find it's way to you.
And finally, the best part of playing, having friends to play with. This one has been a toughie for me, because since I've worked at home, all my friends are in other states, and I live in the boondocks. Fortunately for me, being a coach offers communities and I've made some great friends in this line of work, we challenge each other and egg each other on, and even flip each other the finger at times just to get a laugh. (ever seen the finger smilie? isn't it cute?)
When I was working at a "Real Job" I would say it was definitely a real job. If you have to listen to a bunch of moaning and groaning and complaining, I feel for you. What I did, to help me get through it without hurting anyone, or myself, was I would do Ho'oponopono silently in my head while they were complaining. I still do that, because that way I get to feel like I'm taking an active role in "making it better" for the person complaining, whether I think they deserve it or not. (And I don't tell them, because It's a secret just between me and you)
Anyway, If you can make your work more fun, you'll get to have more fun, which makes work all play! (And you'll be more successful, too)
If you'd like to speak with me directly, Guess what? Now you can!
Abundant1
1-888-693-8437 ext. 02632776
Sometimes we forget that we NEED to have fun. It's easy to get caught up in everyday life, slugging along, chasing the almighty dollar, keeping up with the Jones' and their neighbors, that we forget to just forget about all that stuff and have fun!
Here's something for you to think about. When you were little, everything was an adventure. Watching ants tear into a hot dog was fascinating, and splashing in mud puddles was intensely satisfying. What's so different now?
Well, now all of a sudden, messes are not grown up, ants are boring (seen one, seen 'em all) and a hot dog on the ground is wasteful. Guess what? I know a good way to let go of some of that grown-up-ness, and have fun again!
If you are an EFT'er, you're probably smiling by now, because you see all the tappable issues in the statements I just made. If you're not an EFT'er, you're about to be initiated into the exclusive club of "Me-Ness, and My Is-Ness"
Please say the initiatory club pledge with me "I pledge to be me, and have a dang good time doing it, Amen"
Welcome.
What's the difference between work and play? There are many. One good one is the big difference of "Having to do" something versus "Getting to do" it. You can use EFT to reframe your self-talk around the issue and simply start seeing things a different way. This is something I do often when a big task that I've assigned myself has lost it's luster and is beginning to look a whole lot like work, which I abhor. Here's an example. I'm learning a new software program. It's a real challenge, because I have no experience in it at all. I said I would work in it for an hour a day until I was comfortable creating a project in it.
When something is so much of a challenge that you're completely lost, it might be a bigger chunk than you were ready for. But not knowing isn't a weakness. Just something you get to do. I get to learn this new software, and make something with it. How cool is that? The other side of that would have been I have to put in my hour and see if I can figure out this software that is way over my head. (doom and gloom, bluster and bitch) NOT my idea of a great way to approach an adventure. So I tackled it as play.
The end result? I did pretty good. I approached it as something fun, an adventure, and was quite impressed at the result. Ooooh, another tappable issue. Expected results.
When you're working, and you have certain expectations of results. If there are problems along the way. It's disastrous. But when you're playing, and you have expected results, when there are problems along the way, it's a new challenge, another aspect of the adventure. You get to tackle another milestone, and celebrate another success, or maybe not.
See the difference? There is no real failure in play. But in work? Well, we won't go there. How the real world, or the business world sees your accomplishment or lack thereof has no bearing on the fact that you had fun! Here's a little hint that might surprise you, too. When you're having fun doing what you do, your results will usually be better than if you were just working. Yep, it's true. Honest to God.
Artists, musicians, performers and business people. Think about it. Do you think they would do what they do, over and over again if they weren't enjoying themselves? Donald Trump has said many times that he just likes making deals (I'd say his results are acceptable, wouldn't you?) Why does he get such astounding results? Because the man is just playing-in a business suit!
Here's another difference between work and play. The level of Challenge. If your work is no longer challenging, how can you find ways to make it challenging? If nobody at your job is going to challenge you, challenge yourself! Make a bet with yourself, or a buddy. Double-Dog-Dare ya! It doesn't have to be about making more money. Just worry about having more fun, and the money will find it's way to you.
And finally, the best part of playing, having friends to play with. This one has been a toughie for me, because since I've worked at home, all my friends are in other states, and I live in the boondocks. Fortunately for me, being a coach offers communities and I've made some great friends in this line of work, we challenge each other and egg each other on, and even flip each other the finger at times just to get a laugh. (ever seen the finger smilie? isn't it cute?)
When I was working at a "Real Job" I would say it was definitely a real job. If you have to listen to a bunch of moaning and groaning and complaining, I feel for you. What I did, to help me get through it without hurting anyone, or myself, was I would do Ho'oponopono silently in my head while they were complaining. I still do that, because that way I get to feel like I'm taking an active role in "making it better" for the person complaining, whether I think they deserve it or not. (And I don't tell them, because It's a secret just between me and you)
Anyway, If you can make your work more fun, you'll get to have more fun, which makes work all play! (And you'll be more successful, too)
If you'd like to speak with me directly, Guess what? Now you can!
Abundant1
1-888-693-8437 ext. 02632776
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