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Executive Insight
Tip of the Week
Issue #60, May 20, 2010
ISSN 1947-2889
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Hi !

Welcome to this week's issue of Executive Insight.

**"Reboot" Your System**

Something must be in the air this week, because I've talked to more
people than usual who are showing obvious signs of stress. These
folks are usually upbeat (or at least fake it well!), but have been
noticeably negative about their activity and productivity.

Of course, being a dispenser of advice, I offered a quick tip,
which is to get up from your desk and move around.

This isn't as simplistic as it may seem. When we change our
physical state, it actually triggers a "switch" in our brains. This
disrupts our mental pattern in a way that jolts us into seeing
things differently.

Here's an example. Have you ever worked on a problem and struggled
to find a solution? Unknowingly, you got up to get coffee or go to
the restroom and on your way back to your office, the answer
"magically" appeared. 

Think of the pattern interrupt as a mini "reboot" to your system.
It's a no-cost, low-tech way to get back on track.

Usually we're not even conscious about doing this, so I invite you
to pay attention to this in the days ahead. If you're desk-bound,
consider the following:

* Move around at least once an hour - it only takes a few minutes
to get results.
* If you find that you're still stuck, put that work aside and move
to a different task altogether. 
* If you're experiencing noticeable negative emotions (fear,
anxiety, etc.), get some exercise. This releases endorphins that
will help to quell the negative feelings.

And, if you really want to reboot, take a cue from Ellen DeGeneres,
and get up and dance!

Have a great week!

Lisa

© 2010 Lisa M. Aldisert

Lisa Aldisert is the president of Pharos Alliance, Inc., a
management consulting firm that works with organizations in the
areas of strategy, business development, and
organizational/leadership development. Give us a call at
212-332-3242 to see how we can help you create strategies that make
sense for your organization, and result in increased revenue and
profitability.  
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