Are You Doing the Right Job?
Something we need to consider as we go through life with long To Do lists ? are we putting the right things on them? Are we doing the right job? I was driving in my car listening to a tape on time management and I heard one of the most profound statements I have ever heard. Mathew Parvis stated the difference between Effectiveness and Efficiency:Efficiency is doing the job right. Effectiveness is doing the right job. Be effective first. You may need to think this one through a bit.
We often spend a lot of time doing something right when we shouldn't even be doing it at all. I remember during university, I was cleaning my bathroom very efficiently. I even found a contact lens that someone else had lost ? before I moved in two years earlier. However, I had final exams the next day. I was not making effective use of my time.
Effective use would have been to study. Think about how often you spend a lot of time doing something well when you should be doing something else. Mothers often do this. "Oh, I just have to get the dishes done and then I will play." Or "I have to finish this and then we can go to the park." We get annoyed at our children for interrupting us doing a menial job, when the effective use of our time is likely to enjoy our children before they grow up. This doesn't mean we should live in a messy house but it does mean we need to ask ourselves this question every so often: "Am I being Effective first? Am I doing the right job?"This question has really made a difference in my relationship with my children and my husband.
I have made the decision to use my time as effectively as possible. Rather than always trying to get work done when they are around and want to be with me, I have made use of childcare and school to make sure to have effective time both for my work and for my family. When the kids are away, I work on my writing and presentations. When they are home I set aside time to play, go for walks or just be with them. Of course, sometimes being effective is being able to multi-task.
As a Mom I truly can't survive without this skill. I may cook supper while my children are doing homework or answer a few emails while they are watching TV. I also need to be aware of the times when I can't do this.My husband and I try to find quality time alone together a few times a month. On our recent trip to Mexico, it was just amazing to be a couple again. We laughed, played and talked.
Rather than finding ourselves talking family all the time, we were able to strengthen our relationship while laughing on a kayak. Being aware of the difference between the two has helped me to improve both the quality of my work and my relationships. Here are some areas of our lives that benefit from making sure we are being effective and doing the right job:Chores ? When we do them and how much time we spend doing them. Do we need to vacuum everyday?Family time ? Are we really being together as a family? There is a difference between watching TV together and a family night. Work ? Can we focus on work so we can leave it there when we are done? Relationships ? We need to spend quality time with our family and friends.
Travel ? Can we travel and leave work or our commitments behind? Relaxing activities - Are we doing what we enjoy? Yes it is okay to watch our favorite TV shows, but do we need to watch hours of nothing? When we decide to relax, can we stop thinking about all that we have to do? (Moms, I know we are all guilty of this one!)Now, when we are doing the right job, let's be efficient and make sure we do it well (not perfect!)..
Smith Optics Selects CenterStone?s iVendix Solution for Sales Order Management
Denver, CO (ContentDesk) August 12, 2005 -- CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized developer of Web-based sales order management software for manufacturers of sporting goods, recreation products, apparel and footwear selling through specialty retailers, today announced that Smith Optics of Sun Valley, Idaho has selected the company's iVendix globally-enabled online sales order management software application."We made an exhaustive search for an order management solution but until we found CenterStone Technologies, we were not convinced that other B2B or remote order entry software programs were suited to our business model, which is dependent on high reorders and stock rotations," said Scott Robinson, Sales Manager at Smith Optics.
"Many of the other applications had similar features, but none were as robust, and CenterStone was the most responsive at solving the problems we encountered."Tom Detmer, president and CEO of CenterStone Technologies, Inc.,...
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Smith Optics Selects CenterStone?s iVendix Solution for Sales Order Management
Denver, CO (ContentDesk) August 12, 2005 -- CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized developer of Web-based sales order management software for manufacturers of sporting goods, recreation products, apparel and footwear selling through specialty retailers, today announced that Smith Optics of Sun Valley, Idaho has selected the company's iVendix globally-enabled online sales order management software application."We made an exhaustive search for an order management solution but until we found CenterStone Technologies, we were not convinced that other B2B or remote order entry software programs were suited to our business model, which is dependent on high reorders and stock rotations," said Scott Robinson, Sales Manager at Smith Optics.
"Many of the other applications had similar features, but none were as robust, and CenterStone was the most responsive at solving the problems we encountered."Tom Detmer, president and CEO of CenterStone Technologies, Inc.,...
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Getting familiar with Acuvue contact lenses
Acuvue contact lenses are one of the best and most popular brands of contact lenses known today. The Acuvue contact lenses series include a lot of different types of contacts like Acuvue, Acuvue Advanced, Acuvue 2 Colors. The Acuvue contact lenses are available in a lot of areas being recognized throughout the world. An exception is the Acuvue Oasys which is more difficult to find because it's a relatively new type of contact lenses and isn't as widely known as the other contacts in the brand.
Like any other contact lenses the Acuvue contact lenses are designed to correct vision problems like far sight, near sight, astigmatism or the inability to change focus from far to near.
They are soft lenses and are made from plastic polymers like etafilcon A, galyfilcon A or senofilcon A. Some of the Acuvue contact lenses even have a cosmetic purpose: they are designed to change the color of the eye to what you've always desired.
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Photography - Rules of Composition
Composition is defined as the combining of distinct parts or elements to form a whole.
In photography that definition is very important in taking quality pictures.
The following rules of composition should be learned and considered but not necessarily used in every photo.
Once you have learned these rules you will be more observant of the possible photo opportunities that surround you.
But keep in mind that the really famous photographers usually find a creative way to stretch or break the rules of composition.RULE OF THIRDSThe rule of thirds has been used through the centuries and is probably the most recognized rule.
The rule of thirds directs that the frame can be divided into three vertical sections and three horizontal sections.
Wherever the separating lines connect is an ideal spot for a subject or point of interest.
By positioning your main subject at any of the four intersection points, you are giving your subject...
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Soft contact lenses - are they safe?
I have a very bad eyesight and I don't look good in glasses. I want to switch to contact lenses, but there is a lot of talk about contact lenses causing eye infection. Are soft contact lenses safe? This is a very common question. Many people would like to switch to contact lenses, but they are afraid that this can cause diseases such as keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) Lets look at the dangers wearing contact lenses might present and how you can avoid them.There are two main lens types - RGP (rigid gas permeable lenses) and soft contact lenses. Here we will talk about soft contact lenses, since they are the most popular type.Contact lenses features that can put you at risk of keratitisThe quality of your contact lenses, how much oxygen they let through to your eyes and how high is the percentage of water in the lens should all be considered.
It is important to select lenses made from high quality polymer with a high (more than 50%) water content. Also the lenses...
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Soft contact lenses - are they safe?
I have a very bad eyesight and I don't look good in glasses. I want to switch to contact lenses, but there is a lot of talk about contact lenses causing eye infection. Are soft contact lenses safe? This is a very common question. Many people would like to switch to contact lenses, but they are afraid that this can cause diseases such as keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) Lets look at the dangers wearing contact lenses might present and how you can avoid them.There are two main lens types - RGP (rigid gas permeable lenses) and soft contact lenses. Here we will talk about soft contact lenses, since they are the most popular type.Contact lenses features that can put you at risk of keratitisThe quality of your contact lenses, how much oxygen they let through to your eyes and how high is the percentage of water in the lens should all be considered.
It is important to select lenses made from high quality polymer with a high (more than 50%) water content. Also the lenses...
Soft contact lenses - are they safe?
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Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans
There are several reasons why you may choose to consider adjustable rate mortgage loans. The low initial interest rate and payments is a big attraction to many home owners or potential home owners, but it isn't the right answer for everyone because the interest rates may very well rise during the twenty-five to thirty-year life of the loan. For this reason, most people prefer fixed-rate loans where the interest rate does not rise or fall during the life of the mortgage. On the other hand, in some...
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Boston Luxury Hotels
High living and high thinking-Is that how you define your tastes? Then nothing but the best accommodations for you whether it be a business trip of a family vacation to Boston. You will find that the town has a number of luxury hotels with unparalleled style, immense comfort and elegant service. Some of the luxury hotels in Boston are named as the most exclusive hotels in the world. They offer world-class amenities, lovely overviews, grand restaurants and pay extra attention to the individual...
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Do Your Car?s Carpets Need Cleaning?
You may not notice it but the carpets in your car's interior seem to be one of the dirtiest parts of your vehicle. Just imagine how many pairs of feet trudge on it everyday. Just count how many times they did become the location of food bits and food wrappers. Also keep in mind how many times did these carpets become the target of spilled drinks.
It is not surprising if you would find your carpet all dirty.
Dirty is not quite an issue. The difficult thing to attend...
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