Have you ever heard saying, "A rolling stone gathers no moss?" Very true not only for a rock, but for you and I also. Let me explain. The longer we dwell on something more emotions, involving that situation, are digging their roots down deep inside of us.

The deeper those roots go more strangle hold they have on our thinking and ultimately, our actions. Have you ever experienced this? You are going through a painful situation, your brain is like a speeding bullet, fear has surrounded you, and you're up to your neck in alligators?

Now what do you do? You begin to analyze every possible way to deliver yourself, and, with every idea that comes, you shoot it down. Sound familiar?

A Penny For Your Thoughts!

I know; that's just about all you think your solutions are worth. But, maybe you're just trying to change wrong flat tire. Now stay with me. You see, "problem" you are trying to solve, may be hardest pathway to your solution. Much of time, a problem will disappear faster if we take ourselves away from problem.

Why, because we left it alone? Oh no. It's because in heat of battle, at moment of decision, your reasoning is not going to make good decisions. And, granted, problem needs solving. But, remember, longer you dwell on problem, more problem stays in front of your mind. Someone said, "I can't take my mind off problem; it has to be dealt with." Says Who? Or Whom, if you prefer.

How do you know, when you're all wound up inside, and just one step away from falling in bottomless pit, how to deal with it anyway? You ever heard this? "Love comes around when you're busy doing things you like?" Well guess what? Solutions are a lot like that too.

I'm Flying This Coop!

As long as you are going to spend enormous amounts of energy to solve problem, you're going to find problem hanging on you like a stink on a skunk. Get out of there. Go do something you like. Make yourself absent and fear will go yonder.

You won't know why or even care. All you'll know is; you feel more in control, you feel more confident, you'll feel like your elevator is no longer stuck between floors, and you'll be mentally ready to give problem boot.

The problem will still be there when you get back. I know you didn't want to hear that, but it will. Why do we do this? Because, most likely, you are not going to be able to see problem until you make sure you're not part of problem and making it worse.

Sometimes we have to make ourselves absent from a situation in order to see situation. The best answers always come when mind is calm and relaxed.

Thanks, Cyndi Smasal

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The secret of achieving more with less is found by using 80/20 principle.

The 80/20 principle demonstrates difference between efficiency and effectiveness. It emphasizes effectiveness that can be gained through simplicity.

For example:

* 80 percent of what you achieve at work comes from 20 percent of time you spend working. * 20 percent of a company's products usually account for 80 percent of its sales. And 20 percent of its employees contribute to 80 percent of profits. * 20 percent of criminals account for 80 percent of crimes. * 20 percent of motorists cause 80 percent of accidents. * 20 percent of your carpets get 80 percent of wear. * 20 percent of your clothes will be worn 80 percent of time. * 80 percent of traffic jams occur on 20 percent of roads. * 20 percent of computer users purchase 80 percent of software.