Knowing that you can change how you feel simply by changing how you think about each experience is a powerful concept. So if you feel upset about something, ask yourself, “How can I reinterpret this event in a such a way that I can feel good or at least OK about it?” If you have a bill you can’ pay, instead of getting mad or sad about it, decide that this is an opportunity to redesign your financial life. Ask for help, develop a plan, and use your energy to get moving on it.

How you think about your emotions adds even another layer. We often give ourselves a double whammy when we get upset about feeling upset. Here are some positive ways to interpret purpose of our basic emotions set down by Peter McWilliams in his book, "Do It."

- Fear is energy to do your best in a new situation. - Guilt is energy for personal change-it is anger directed toward ourselves, and anger is energy for change. - Unworthiness keeps us on track--just as we can have anything we want, we can't have everything we want. So too, we are worthy of anything we want, but we may not be worthy of everything we want. - Hurt feelings are a reminder of how much we care.

So how can you use this information in your life? I suggest that you examine any beliefs you hold around emotions and situations that trigger them. Begin to cultivate present moment awareness as your emotions arise. Just notice them and look at them, not as good or bad, but simply with curiosity, and with question, what's this energy for and how do I choose to use it? Practice. Begin practice of observing emotions when they arise and identify any judgments you might have about them. Focus instead on listening to message they hold for you. Then, if you should be so bold, act on this message by expressing emotion in a positive fashion.

About Author: Steve Davis, M.A., M.S., is an Facilitator's Coach, Infoprenuer, and free-lance human, helping facilitators, organizational leaders, educators, trainers, coaches and consultants present themselves confidently, access their creativity, empower their under-performing groups, enhance their facilitation skills, and build their business online and offline. Subscribe to his free weekly ezine at www.MasterFacilitatorJournal.com.

What a great analogy and then she added these jewels to round it out for me. I'm passing them along to you. They've already made a difference in how I deal with time management. I know they will for you too.

GUIDING "TETRIS" TIME MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES

1. Expect interruptions!

2. Tolerate interruptions!

3. THINK SMALL! Fit small activities into small bits of time

* Make that quick phone call * Start a load of laundry * Sort through mail * Unload dishwasher * Answer a quick email * Mow part of yard * . . . list is endless

4. Remember that few things these days have a true deadline -mostly, they are things we just want to do or accomplish

5. Do not start big or long projects unless time is blocked off

6. Guard your time & learn how to say "NO" when big or long projects near a deadline

* Make a "crunch time" list * Say, "I'm sorry I can't do that, I promised myself I'd get this done" * Enlist help of friends/spouse to guard your time * Prep your children in advance * Close a door, and display a "Do not disturb" sign * Plan breaks & connect with family - knowing that you will spend time with them in 2 or 4 hours, they won't feel neglected and won't interrupt as much

7. Mentally adopt belief that there will always be things to do and get done - tasks will never be gone!

* If you die today, someone else will do what is necessary! * If you die today, some stuff won't get done because it wasn't important to anyone but you!

Best wishes towards your wise use of time!