What Is Resume Rebranding and Why Is It Important to My Job Search

What Is Resume Rebranding and Why Is It Important to My Job SearchResume branding is a critical concept when developing an interview-worthy resume. It differentiates you from your competitors and truly highlights the unique value that you bring to employers. Rebranding your resume simply means that youre taking your original, branded resume and you are tweaking it for each different standort that you apply to so that you become the best match possible for each particular position.Why is rebranding so critical?Rebranding or targeting each resume to the specific position for which you are applying is so critical because a generic resume doesnt prove that youre a perfect match for the position. If youre applying for an engineering position but submitting an IT resume, you obviously arent the perfect match for the job. Each resume you submit should be customized for the position. Below are a few areas to retarget The job target/title at the top of your resume The branding/career summary at the beginning of the resume Reordering the key skills/bullet points so that the fruchtwein relevant are first and thus catch the readers eye. Rewording accomplishment statement to put the critical and most relevant information first. Reordering your bullet points for each position so that the most relevant bullets come first.Remember its always a good idea to make a few adjustments to your resume before you submit it so that you are always putting your best foot forwardthus presenting yourself as the best possible match for the job.

My Self Care Is Playing Mario Kart on the Wii U

My Self Care Is Playing Mario Kspecies on the Wii U In recent years, weve all became obsessed with self care NPR wrote all about just how much millennials fixate on self-care rituals. In 2015, the Pew Research Center reported that millennials made mora personal improvement commitments than any generation before them, spending twice as much as boomers on self-care essentials like workout regimens, diet plans, life coaches, tzu sichapy and apps to improve personal well-being.Another study suggested that the uptick in self-care activities might be a result of the internet, since anyone with a Wi-Fi connection can identify self-care strategies and therapies. But weas asocietystart tocare for ourselvesmore, not everyone has the time to pamper themselves. Working mothers, for example, dont all have enoughtime in the day forhours in thegym, at the therapists office or at the salon.In fact, self care looks a lot different to different working moms. We asked a whole bunch what self care mean s to them, and heres what they had to say.Doing YogaI am a full-time working mother of three. For me, self care is getting up early enough to do a light yoga workout, then coffee and quiet devotional time before the kids wake up and the whirlwind of my day begins, says Emily McCollin, public relations specialist. As a marketing professional, this time of centering myself away from social media and the cares of the outside world energizes both my heart and brain. Ive always hated getting up early, but this routine is something that I have come to love because it makes all the difference in both my physical and mental health.Meditation in the MorningsTo me, self caremeans speaking up for and being honest with myself about what I need in order to groe nachfrage a household and a business, explains Ginger Geldreich Jones, speech-language pathologist and certified auditory verbal therapist. Sometimes that means I need to sneak away on a girls trip or even just a few hours for apedicure.S ometimes it means taking some of my time in the gym toread and relax in the sauna while the kids are in childcare.It fruchtwein often means time with myself in the mornings to meditate and be leise in the quiet of my house before the hustle and bustle and the mommy I need yous start.Reading Business BooksI balance running my own business with parenting my two kids, sys JoAnn Crohn, author of 102 Ways to Make Mom Life Easier. Self care means time by myself pursuing something I find interesting not stuff like the gym or things I feel I should do.For me, Im obsessed with reading business books.I sneak away into the other room, throw a comfy blanket on and read.Being Healthy with the KidsIm an entrepreneur raising two children with special needs (Autism and Down Syndrome), and have spent a number of years writing on the importance of self care for moms on my blog Indulging in Long ShowersSelf care to me is catching up with a girlfriend, a short walk to clear my head or a deliciously lo ng shower, says Lori Sussle Bonanni.Playing Mario KartI own a counseling practice named Counseling and Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles, Porter Ranch, California, and I am a mother to a seven-year-old young man, says Adriana Alejandre. Up until this year in July, I have had two jobs since he welches born.Self care was something that was introduced to me in my early 20s in a class. I did not grow up knowing about it, but once I learned the term, it actually took me some time to adjust to it because I felt that it was selfish. Lets fast forward to today where I spend a few hours a day fulfilling my self-care bucket. After a long day of seeing clients at my office, I know one important basic element of my self care includes eating. So, I feed myself before interacting with anyone else. After putting my family to sleep, I plop down on my couch and watch the typical Netflix and Hulu.Another schrift of my self care is playing Mario Kart on the Wii U, and GoFish with my son on weekends or on days after work when I am not completely drained. On these days I need more isolated self-care activities. This can include saying no when I am being asked to do something I do not want to do.Taking Daily SupplementsSelf care hasdevelopeda new meaning for me since I had my daughter, admits Lauren Alexander, VP of marketing for Neurohacker Collective. As a full-time working executive and mother of a toddler, gone are my weekly manicure/pedicure appointments, regular massages, facials and hair appointments. But on theflip-sideIve become more indulgent in the self care of my health. I take my health incredibly seriously now, as I cant afford to be sick, sluggish or perfassoning sub-optimally. I take a fistful ofsupplementsdaily, I eat a nutrient-rich diet, I removed a lot of the toxins in my house, and I prioritize my sleep. But my favorite self-care practice is that I take my bulletproof coffee in the morning outside and watch about 10 minutes of the sunrise. Something about the natur e, solitude and the coffee makes me feel incredibly happy, grateful and at peace.Eating HealthyIm the founder of Wholesome Yum, a recipe website that gets over two million views per month, and I am also a working mother in fact, I have two jobs (a day job as a software engineer, plus the website) and two kids, says Maya Krampf. To me, self care means balancing work, family and taking care of myself. Its so common for mothers to forget to take care of themselves, but that is necessary for us to be the best we can be for both our families and our jobs. One of the most important ways to do this is paying attention to the foods we eat. Filling ourselves and our families with nourishing foods is crucial to fueling our busy lifestyles.Playing with the CatWhat Does Self Care Mean to Me? As a working mother to sometimes set firmer limits with others, which allows me some extra time, says Lydia Verniory a human rights lawyer. It means making small changes to keep love going in our home. I t means taking a bath every evening if I dont want to. It means learning to chose better friends. It means spending extra time playing with my cat. It means painting in the middle of the night to help my soul.Putting the Phone on SilentIm the co-founder ofPregnancy Club, teaching 10 classes a week, and mother to a 17-month old, self care has almost become laughable.Coming home after a day at the studio and putting my phone on silent has become the ultimate self care. My newly walking daughter provides hours of entertainment as she explores.Playing with her has become the best stress relief... I commit to a few hours focused solely on her with my phone on silent and Im much more relaxed, focused and productive at the end of the day because of it.SleepingThe essential aspects of my daily self-care routine are 1. decent (i.e. six to seven hours) sleep, 2. exercise (running each morning and, lately, Ive been adding a little yoga at night before bed) 3. meditation (early morning pre-kids waking up) and 4. personal growth/learning new things (audible and podcasts during my commute time makes this possible), explains Leslie Forde, blogger at Moms Hierarchy of Needs. Ill admit that I only added the personal growth component in the past year plus after my youngest started sleeping through the night. There are other self-care rituals that I indulge in less frequently (i.e. making time to visit friends, dancing) but am aware are important to my sense of well-being and satisfaction with my life.More SleepingFor me, self-care is sleep, adds Linda Salazar.I make sure that I stay on a good sleep schedule (going to bed ontime and waking up daily at the same time). I also take naps on the weekends.My family and friends sometimes tease me about this.But, when Im well-rested,Im a better mom, employee, sister, daughter, friend, etc.I dont wake up groggy or need coffee to get going. As a matter of fact, I dontdrink caffeinated beverages.Im a morning person, so I justget up and get goingEven More SleepingIm a working mom and licensed marriage and family therapist in West Los Angeles who specializes in anxiety and relationships, explains Amy McManus. When my kids were little, self care meant making time most days for exercise though sometimes it had to be at home on a treadmill or with a yoga video. Now that my kids are much older, I have more opportunities to exercise, but I have learned as a mom, and as a therapist, that the very best thing for my mental and physical health is to get at least seven and a half hours of sleep every night. There is nothing else I can do that has a more significant impact on my ability to regulate my emotions and enjoy my dayListeningI am a working mother of two children (a son, 10, with special needs and a daughter, eight), and I have a full-time day job and my own private practice, says Holly Sawyer of Life First Therapy. Here are some things I do or have done to help me practice self-care 1. A friend had a spa package and I went with her. All I had to do was tip the masseuse.2. Every night, I bathe anddo long stretches and do not allow the children to interrupt my me time for anything. 3. After a nice hot bath, I journal about my day to empty my head before bed.4. While in bed, right before bed time, my daughter reads to me every night. This is a two-for-one because it helps her complete her required reading while allowing me to focus my mind on a fictitious story and just be present to laugh and enjoy her and the story. 5. In the morning, I meditate for five to 10 minutes and do not check my smartphone for at least one hour.Turning the Bathroom into a SpaAs a health and wellness specialist, a full-time child care anbieter and business owner, I believe self care for me is reflexology and turning your bathroom into a spa and retreat at home, says Tamyara Brown. For many working moms, we have to find a way to steal our time and create an environment of pampering. I create an atmosphere of peace and tranq uility.Spending Time with Friends and FamilyAs a mom of two, co-founder and COO of Houseparty, I hear the words self care thrown around constantly, says Sima Sistani. I agree working moms must find ways to stay happy and balanced but, I I find the concept of self care misleading. It insinuates that fulfillment comes from spending time alone is the only way to recharge. For me, caring for myself means treating myself to extra doses of what makes me happy and spending time with friends and family is what makes me happiest of all.Working Out Even QuicklyI am a first-time mom and a stay-at-home working mom, and I own my own bookkeeping business, says Christin of Christins Bookingkeeping. Getting out and meeting clients is the only real time I can get out of the house besides going to the grocery store Before I had my son, I was one of those girls that was at the nail salon every couple of weeks, getting her manicure and pedicure. I got my hair trimmed regularly every six weeks. I was at the gym every day staying fit and I was out every weekend at a social event. Now, I barely have time to take a shower (let alone take one alone), so how do I pamper myself? I meditate and exercise, while my son sits in his bouncy chair Sometimes my workouts only last 10 minutes before its time for a diaper change, but at least its 10 minutes more than I would have done. Sometimes, I have the privilege of being able to do these 10-minute sessions two or even three times a day Those are the days that I really feel like a winner Those 10-minute sessions are helping me lose the baby weight and, since my son is watching, I feel like Im setting a good example for him as well.Vegging OutSelf care can be a hard thing to come by, especially now that I am a single working mom, but I try to get it in when I can, says Cheryll Putt, licensed trauma therapist and mom coach in San Diego, CA.Sometimes, self care for me means just hanging out with the kids and enjoying the things that they enjoy. W e often spend a lot of that time laughing, which helps everyone deflect stress. I try to take mindfulness walks. For example, when I can get in a walk, I dont focus on my to-do list or how I can help my clients. I tune in to my five senses and my breathing pattern. It really helps to calm and relax me, even though I am exercising. Sometimes self care is just vegging out on Facebook or watching my favorite shows on TV. Sometimes, I try to do something creative like paper crafting or water coloring. As I type this it seems like a lot of things I do, but in reality I dont spend nearly enough time on self care.Better Managing HouseworkI take a minute to jot down everything Ive done at home that day and how long it took, says Margaret Groves. Why? I finally realized that I was treating my time at home as lost time. I didnt know how long it took me to do basic tasks how long it took to keep up on laundry, how long it took to shop for groceries, cook/prepare meals and eat them, basic house work. And in my world, if its not measured, its not important. This was leading to me (and my family) completely devaluing any time I spent at home.It turns out that I spend seven to 10 hours on housework every week. That is a lot of time. If I spent that much time at the gym, Id be a world-class athlete. Knowing that I spend that much time is so helpful now I value my time that I spend there, and even better, I feel much better about asking my partner to pitch in. And finally, I stopped that cycle of trying to fit one more chore in before we leave the house as a family, and then running late, and then developing a resentment against my family who was just trying to be on time to soccer practice, telling myself that they just didnt care about my efforts. (That might just be me?) Because now I know how much time it takesJournalingIm a working mom of a 14-year-old and a nine-year-old, says Ayesha Gallion, senior communications editor for Inteplast Group. Journaling is a huge part of t aking care of myself. I journal mostly about my goals and connections with other people, and use it to deconstruct ideas so that I can explore whether they are worth building out.Eating Lunch OutSince I make my own hours, I have built in a lunch from1 to 230pm and a 30-minute break from 430 to 5 pm, says Courtney Watson, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I take my lunch I dont eat in the office.Wearing MakeupI am an immigration attorney with a thriving practice in Pompano Beach, Florida, says Reneta Castro, mother of two. My days are crazy, between court appearances, work assignments, deadlines and the pressure of being an immigration attorney during this administration that is so anti-immigrant. Yoga and pilates, as well as doing my makeup in the morning, help me keep centered. Burning incense also helps the atmosphere in my office. But the best self care is knowing that the work that I do has meaningful impact to those I choose to represent.Drinking CoffeeThe first thing t hat I think of is my mental health, says Enza Ketcham, mom blogger and teacher. Coffee.For some reason, enjoying a hot cup of coffee is something that I find rewarding. The warm treat that I usually enjoy in the morning is something that just makes me feel better. Whenever I am needing a special treat for myself, I go for coffee Also, if you have kids like myself, then keeping them to a bedtime is something that really helps me unwind and work on stuff on my to-do list.When my kids stay up too late or get in and out of bed for an hour, I notice I get a lot more stressed and end up going to bed later myself And when my house is picked up I can relax more and enjoy simple things in life. I feel tons of mental stress go away when I know I am not staring at dirty dishes, a messy table or a huge pile of laundryDrinking More CoffeeSelf care for me is getting up before anyone else so I can have coffee and quiet time, says Clair Pearson, certified sound healer. I love having my two cups of coffee in the dark, in my bed reveling in my alone time. I use this as an opportunity to go through what I call are my gratefuls. which is my list of things I am thankful for. Then its time to get people ready for school. When I come home from drop-off, Ive developed a really nice routine of meditating for about 30 minutes. Its amazing how much better my days go when I am mentally and emotionally centered.Singing LoudlyI own Serendipitous Psychotherapy, LLC and my niche is with mamas, says Kelley Kitley. Im a firm believer in practicing what I preach and self care is my top priority. My fave is in my car to and from work listening to music and drinking coffee while I sing at the top of my lungs. Once I transition into my office, I sit at my desk, light a candle, take a deep breath and think about five things Im grateful for.CreatingPublishing, writing and podcasting has become more important to me after becoming a mother because it is an activity I do by myself without my family, sa ys JF Garrard, president of Indie press, Dark Helix Press. Perhaps it is an odd thing, but taking the time to work on something that is not baby related keeps my brain sharp. I want to be able to keep busy on the day I become an empty nester because the day will inevitably come.Going off the GridSelf care for me is taking time to exercise and making it fun I like Zumba I hate running, so I dont force myself to run if I dont feel like it, says Alison Foley-Rothrock, owner of a small immigration law firm and mother of two boys. I make sure that I eat when Im hungry and dont put it off to get just one more thing done, which usually leads to eating lunch at three in the afternoon and less healthy choices about what I eat. And I find space and time thats just for me, even if its only 20 minutes, when I dont have to answer to anyone else or do anything in particular but just find some peace and quiet. It helps to turn off the phone, Facebook, emails, etc. I have to give myself permission to not be available 24/7.Cooking with HeadphonesAs a mother of twin four-year olds, the time that I get to myself in a day is minimal, so self care has come to mean something very different (and also imperative) to me, says Jessica Groff, a health coach. It could mean that I sit down and read a chapter in a book at the end of my day, or the hubby watches the kids for an hour while I cook dinner and listen to a podcast in headphones. I also get up an hour before my family during the week so that I can start my day off quietly and peacefully. I do a 30-minute yoga practice, write in a gratitude journal, drink a glass of water and review my schedule for the day. Its much more satisfying than being ripped out of bed by two screaming children who need all the things from the moment their eyes open to the moment that they close, and it really feels like Im taking care of myself when I do this, even if it means waking up before the sun.Eating Breakfast with a FriendAs a full-time mental h ealth therapist and mom to two preciousyoung children (a nine-month-old daughter and four-year-old son), I often find it harder to practice self care than to teach it to others, says Jessica Tappana. One form of self care is that I have a standingweekly breakfastdate with a friend (also a mother). Weoccasionally have to cancel, but most weeks we know we are meetingon Mondaymornings after we drop our sons off at preschool. Simply adding in this little time dedicated to socialize has been incredible for my sense of connection Another form of self care is that my husband and I ask each other for about 20 minutes ofinterrupted time a few times a week in the middle of the evening or a weekend day where the other will watch bothchildren and we can retreat into our bedroom with the door locked.Ill usually just lay down and focus on my breathing and being mindful of thoughts that pop into my head.Occasionally Ill use that time to read part of a book something I did frequently before childr en but have struggled to do the last few years. Last but not least, a very special self-care activity I do on particularly bad days ispurchasing a drink from Starbucks and slowlydrinkingit making sure to enjoy each little sipPrayingMy self care includes meditating and praying daily to clear my mind, not bringing work home, spending quality time with my children and being present with them with no distractions, says Lakiesha Russell, a licensed counselor and church volunteer.PaintingIm a proprietor at a Best of Boston art studio as well as a professional painter and writer, and I find that my time alone with my thoughts in my studio is what I need to ground me, says Diana Stelin. Painting twice a week helps me solve lifes everyday dilemmas and set priorities. Its a time when I can have an honest conversation with my inner self away from the hustle and bustle of work and my family with three kids under 10. When I come out of a painting session, I feel relaxed, reenergized and ready to take on the world. Im also a lot more understanding and giving to my little and big students at work and at home.VentingI have a 13-month-old son named Jaxon, and I have been working at an advertising agency for 16 months, says Brittany Bright. I started my job fresh out of college when I was six months pregnant. Therefore, I had to learn how to be a working woman and a mom in a short amount of time.Although I am totenstill learning, 2017 has taught me the importance of self care. There are the things that I do to practice self care 1. Keep home and work life separate. Work stays at work. 2. Eating healthy meals and exercising regularly. 3. I allow myself to become frustrated and vent to someone that I trust.4. On the weekends, I give myself a few hours of mommy time. 5. Brunch with friends. 6. An extra long nap by myself. 7. A trip to the park or library to sit quietly and think.Hitting the GymI am a working mother to two little children two years old and six months, says Leaann Rybakov of BuckWHAT. I own my own health food company and its basically like having a third child. My days are nuts I try to do a 45- to 60-minute workout every day. Luckily I live across the street from a gym, but just getting that small amount of time to myself to better my mind and body keeps me sane.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solotravel. Shes an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.

If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on Writing a Resume Reference Page

If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on Writing a Resume Reference Page When you have decided on who you need to have in your reference list you should receive their permission. A reference page was proven to be far more powerful than listing references on your resume. Your fruchtwein important reference ought to be the initial one. When you must provide references to a possible employer, the ideal way to do it is to create a reference page it is possible to share with them. When an employer doesnt ask by the conclusion of the interview, you should ask them if theyd like reference info. The sample reference page provided here can readily be adapted to fulfill your wants. Youll also discover a sample reference list. Below youll discover a sample reference list. If thats the case, a land line with a trustworthy voice mail system could be a better choice. A template may be a one-page resume, or a two-page resume, but until you understand what you will need to s pend the resume you dont understand what length is likely to work best. In the event youve resolved to divide references the former way, stay away from empty space. If a person pauses or seems to be uncomfortable at all, thank them and continue on to the upcoming possible reference. The Upside to Writing a Resume Reference Page Resume references are a valuable part of any work search. If you have to understand how to list references for work, follow the tips above. During a job interview, you could possibly be asked to supply references. Your references are an essential job search tool that may be quite useful in securing a new position.

The True Meaning of Virtual Assistant Resume

The True Meaning of Virtual Assistant Resume Whatever technique you choose, youve got to be sure your letter is best. Its possible to compose a great resume cover letter getting in the next. The cover letter is the very first thing which a wonderful company will likely read. A superb cover letter is the possiblity to prove you know the amount of the role and their mission. Top Virtual Assistant Resume Choices You might discover several office duties simple, but you may want to modify your mind after you get started doing it for yourself. Many resumes are in reality an assortment of fashions. Administrative Assistants ought to be in a position to deal with a number of projects at once and ought to be adept in commonly used office equipment and software. They are responsible for a wide range of office tasks that vary depending upon the industry they work in. 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Whether you opt to contract with a digital assistant company, sign up on a self-employed marketplace or have a course that allows you start your own company from scratch, theres some tools you will want to have in your VA arsenal to help you keep on top of things and offer the ideal service. It is possible to also set a customized job alert. Deciding an excellent template is merely as essential of course if you should be considering to utilize it, you should use the most suitable one. Starting out in the work mar ket isnt always simple, but with a wonderful entry level apartment leasing consultant resume template, you are going to discover that its much simpler. Virtual Assistant Resume the Ultimate Convenience Without them a digital assistant will develop into a liability rather than an asset. He resume needs to show the employer that youll be able to carry out various tasks remotely as well as if you were there in person. 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What You Need to Know About the Gender Pay Gap in 2019

What You Need to Know About the Gender Pay Gap in 2019What You Need to Know About the Gender Pay Gap in 2019 Equal Pay The Gender Pay Gap Breakdown Breaking news The gender pay gap is narrowing.According to a new study from Glassdoors Economic Research team, the unadjusted pay gap between men and women has been improving. The report, Progress on the Gender Pay Gap 2019 , reveals that although significant pay gaps remain between men and women, the pay gap has narrowed slightly in the U.S., UK, France and Australia, showing improvement since Glassdoors 2016 study .The 2019 study, which offers new gender pay gap data on Canada, the Netherlands and Singapore, is based on more than half a million salary reports shared on Glassdoor by employees over the past three years, and includes pay data down to specific job title and industry.Today, the unadjusted pay gap between men and women in the U.S. is 21.4 percent, meaning women earn, on average, $0.79 for every $1.00 men earn.Over the past three years, company leaders, politicians, celebrities and more have called for an end to the gender pay gap. Glassdoors comprehensive study put those words to the test to reveal that slight progress has been made to close the gap. Though a promising sign, it should not detract from the larger fact that significant pay gaps remain around the world, even after controlling for workplace and job factors, said Glassdoor Chief Economist Dr. Andrew Chamberlain . Leveraging Glassdoors unique salary and pay database, were shining a light on the factors that explain the documented differences in pay between men and women and, perhaps more importantly, where unexplained barriers continue to slow the march toward pay equality.Over the past three years, the gender pay gap has improved slightly, but the fact remains, there are still significant gender pay gaps. As Glassdoor economists discovered, we are de cades away from reaching pay equality - the optimistic estimate is 2035, however, conservative estimates texas tea towards the year 2070 for when the gender pay gap would close in the US if recent trends continue.In other words, if it could take more than 50 years to reach equal pay, that means a 22-year-old worker in the U.S. starting their career today would be 73 before seeing equal pay.So where can we invest to close the gender pay gap for good?We found that though the majority of the gender pay gap can be explained by worker differences (age, education) and by the sorting of men and women into different industries/occupations , 36 percent of the pay gap remains unexplained. This is due to things we cant observe in our data such asGiven this, t here are three areas to consider to help close gender pay gaps everywhere The best way to use this information is to use this knowledge, share it and know the facts when it comes to negotiating pay especially in those fields where we s ee large remaining pay gaps. Women generally negotiate less often than men, but research shows they negotiate at the same tarif when there is better transparency (i.e., when they are told that others have negotiated as well). Glassdoor has a number of free resources for employees to use when negotiating pay, including our free salary calculator and negotiating guides . The goal of this study is to encourage dialogue about gender pay differences. It is healthy for women to be skeptical of pay offers, and to use facts and research to fight for the best deal they can get. This study shows the gender pay is an undeniable fact in the labor market, which we hope motivates more women to use Glassdoor, and be tough negotiators for the salary they deserve.If youve used Know Your Worth or have found out your company has a gender pay gap, itmight not feel great to know that youre underpaid - but know that theres power in knowledge. Now, you can act on this information by asking for a r aise . For bests results, follow these steps.Hopefully, the conversation goes well, but if it doesnt, try not to despair. If your current employer wont pay you what you deserve, know that there are plenty of other companies out there that will - its just a matter of finding the right one .

4 Ideas to Help You Regain Control Over Your Priorities

4 Ideas to Help You Regain Control Over Your Priorities4 Ideas to Help You Regain Control Over Your PrioritiesShadow most senior managers and organizational leaders for a day as they traverse a seemingly endless string of obstacles, interruptions, and minor and major crises, and you will be justified in wondering how they do it. Absent from the daily firefighting is time for contemplation of the larger issues and big decisions. Thats a shame because it is our ability to deliberately focus on those issues and cultivate creative solutions that allow our organizations to flourish. However, with the investment of only 20 minutes of quiet time during your day, you might just be able to regain control of your priorities and enhance your effectiveness as a manager. The Daily Reality for Most Managers The daily demands our world of work require us to draw mora upon our survival skills and the fast-thinking, automatic response center of our brain. From team members looking for input to be ing called in to navigate an emerging crisis with a customer, every day seems to take on the tone of the nightly news. If the emergent issues werent time and energy consuming enough, too many of us allow our time allocation to be dictated by others via control of our calendars. I regularly audit the calendars of coaching clients and typically find that more than half of the time in a typical week is spoken for by recurring meetingsscheduled by others. Most of these meetings are status updates that can easily be eliminated with a little discipline. Beware When the Fire Drill Becomes Addictive For some of us, the daily strenge ausbildung becomes a comfortable pattern that keeps us engaged and involved. Unfortunately, we are engaged and involved at a transactional level and once again, those larger decisions and looming issues are pushed to the back of the line. For those who become addicted to the daily sprint, time spent in contemplation of the larger issues almost seems like ch eating. Chance are, managerial or leadership role is an improper use of their skills and interests. For conscientious leaders who understand they must find time to deal with those topics, the lack of time to deal with them is frustrating. Its time to seize control of yourself, your priorities and your daily activities. Retrain Your Brain By Carving Out20 Minutes to Focus Increasingly, top leaders and rising managers in organizations large and small describe the benefit of carving out a dedicated time in their daily lives for quiet contemplation and introspection.From the practice of meditation, or mindfulness, your ability to silence your mind and focus carefully on either something positive or nothing at all, platzsets the tone for a more controlled day with the emphasis on the right issues. While you might discount this practice as some fad intended to sell books and training, it turns out theres plenty of science supporting the benefits of focused time or meditation. At a ba sic level, the brain has a number of different control centers that support our survival. One system manages the many routine tasks of living, and we dont spend much time at all conscious of this systems activities. Another portion of the brain owns our response to danger and triggers the appropriate chemical and physiological reactions necessary when faced with an issue. When stimulated, this portion of the brain seizes control, suppressing the more deliberate, executive center where higher order thinking takes place. The executive center of our brain is responsible for slow, deliberate thinking. Its where we generate ideas, solve problems and deal with the big issues. Unfortunately, it has limited capacity and is quickly shut down by distractions. It takes effortto engage this part of the brain and reap its amazing capabilities. The work of focusing on breathing for example or simply clearing our minds allows this executive center to emerge, pushing that important but obnoxious a utomatic system into the background and suppressing the negative emotions that trigger fight, flight or freeze. The process of focusing and drawing upon this center supports a positive rewiring to emphasize higher order thinking. 4 Ideas to Help You Focus for 20 Minutes A search on the term mindfulness will uncover a variety of resources applicable to business professionals. However, in the interest of helping you right now, here are four ideas to help you get started in seizing control of your day and improving your effectiveness as a manager or leader. First, build a short block of time into your daily routine. If necessary, set your alarm for half an hour earlier and after you are awake, find a quiet location and deliberately eliminate distractions. My advice is to avoid your smartphone or e-mail until well after your brief period of contemplation or meditation.Try clearing your mind and focusing on your breathing. If stray thoughts trickle in, push them away and resume your concentration on your breathing. Do this for twenty minutes. This deliberate focus fires the neurons in your executive center and strengthens the connections for your use of the center in your daily life. Invoke your Wise Advisor to consider your recent actions and outcomes. Think about someone you are struggling to deal with and ask yourself What motivates this person? Or, focus on one problem and ask yourself, How might someone else view this problem? Be careful to focus on just one issue per session.Another variation involves replacing your negative thoughts on coworkers or problems att work with more positive perspectives in order to alter your approach. The Bottom Line Regardless of what you do to press the pause button on the chaos and noise around you, the fact that you do it will pay dividends in terms of improved mood and attitude and an increased ability to focus on priorities. Additionally, many leaders report doing a better job engaging with and guiding team members. Develop the discipline to turn off the noise and focus internally, and you will be better prepared to not only survive but thrive.

When Sound Meets Sand

When Sound Meets Sand When Sound Meets Sand When Sound Meets SandWhat is the sound of sand? Is it a gentle shift when lapped by waves? The wet splat of a castle foundation in the making? Or is it a controlled 200 megahertz, operating as an oscillator in a laptop? Nicholas Fang, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, and his colleagues, have shown that, when tiny enough, and packed tightly enough, the acoustic properties of sand will soon change the high-tech soundscape. Fang welches in the vicinity of Manchester by the Sea, outside of Boston, when he received a missive from a student urging him to visit the nearby shore. Because you are doing acoustics, you must go to the singing beach, where the sand makes sounds, it said. Fang and his group obeyed, and played. They slid their feet on the sand, jumped on the sand, rubbed the sand. And indeed, it sang (or squeaked, or barked). Some students recorded the granular output. Nicholas Boechler (now a professor of mec hanical engineering at the University of Washington) said, Hey, maybe this is a problem that happens across different sand scales, explains Fang. Trapping Sound Waves Post-holiday, the group threw themselves into solving that problem. We started to make a serious investigation into how to slow sound waves, how to trap a sound wave. They found that silicon grains of sand, a micron in diameter, would sing, to the tune of 200 megahertz. They covered a substrate with a single layer of tiny silicon spheres. When they excited the substrate with lasers, the resultant surface acoustic waves were slowed and controlled by the sand, by a factor of four to six. In essence, the coating proved itself as a profil oscillator. And with its ability to redirect sound, it could someday work to help mitigate blasts.Photograph of a two-dimensional array of microspheres adhered to a substrate. Image Tian Gan / MIT.edu The trick resides not so much between the grains of sand as between the single layer of sand and the substrate. At the scale Fang and his lab are working at, the glue that binds stratum and substrate has a much larger effect than it does at larger scales. We need something that is adhesive but also elastic, says Fang. Thats not very easy. Fang managed to tie the two with Van der Waals forces. Its strong enough to provide a resonance frequency when the sound is traveling between the sphere and the substrate. That frequency is two orders of magnitude higher than that found in oscillators in current electronics. The frequency of the standing waves of those oscillators is determined by their size. To make the components any smaller, the sound has to be slowed. The sands ability to rein in sound waves means that the oscillators of the near future are likely to shrink to ten times their current size. Vibration at Nanoscale Long before Fangs frolic on the tuneful beach, researchers had theorized that such a sound-slowing layer of tiny particles was possible, even at the atomi c level. In the 90s it was just a mathematical curiosity, says Fang. They knew this could work, but they only had the theory. They couldnt prove it, couldnt do an experiment like we do now. The shift from theoretical curio to applicable invention is owed in large part to recent techniques that measure tiny vibrations with light. This was not available back in the 90s, says Fang. Now we can use X-rays to do that. We hope to see vibration at the nanoscale in the future. The only hurdles to putting the coating on chips ASAP are practical ones. When printing large swaths of such a coating, its hard to keep things uniform. The perfect mosaic breaks down and finger-like patterns tend to emerge. But Fang and his colleagues are currently developing better ways to stitch together large, perfect layers of sand. Once thats been worked out, our thirst for ever-shrinking electronics may be momentarily slaked by the sandy surface. Michael Abrams is an independent writer. For Further DiscussionIn the 90s it was just a mathematical curiosity. They couldnt do an experiment like we do now.Prof. Nicolas Fang, MIT