Tag Archives: Sharpen the saw

An Example of Following My Own Advice

Posted on November 19, 2019 by admin

Yesterday, I took my own advice: I listened to my body and gave it what it needed. For whatever reason, I developed a headache toward the end of my shift at work. It wasn’t debilitating but, like all headaches, it … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Letting Go

Posted on October 21, 2019 by admin

Saturday night was the roughest part of a difficult two weeks for me. When I got home after work, I spoke with a friend who helped me work through a lot of stuff I’ve been feeling lately and that was … Continue reading →

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Daily Self-Care

Posted on August 2, 2019 by admin

One of my favorite chapters in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is the one that encourages us to Sharpen the Saw. This involves taking it slow for a while, making sure we get plenty of rest, and temporarily … Continue reading →

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The Daily Private Victory

Posted on April 14, 2019 by admin

One of the most helpful things Stephen Covey talks about in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is the Daily Private Victory. This involves spending time each day sharpening the saw in the physical, spiritual, and mental areas of … Continue reading →

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Comfort Zone

Posted on January 17, 2019 by admin

There’s a saying that “life happens outside your comfort zone”. Since I’ve spent a good bit of my life both in and out of my comfort zone at various times, I have to say I agree with that saying. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sharpen the Saw

Posted on October 1, 2018 by admin

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey introduces Habit 7 with the following story: Suppose you were to come upon someone in the woods working feverishly to saw down a tree. “What are you doing?” you ask. … Continue reading →

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