July 2, 2008

6 Signs You May Be Trying To Do Too Much

In This Issue:

Feature Article: "6 Signs You May Be Trying To Do Too Much"

Quick Tips: "How To Spot Corporate Politicking"

Fast Facts: "And The World's Fattest Country Is... (Hint: It's NOT The U.S.)"

* FEATURE ARTICLE *

“6 Signs You May Be Trying To Do Too Much”

As someone seeking greater success - whether in terms of your business, career, wealth, health, personal life or otherwise - you may sometimes find yourself trying to do too much. Especially if you're striving to achieve more in several areas of your life!

Well, here's a reality check: you can't do it all. Not at the same time anyway!

Now, I'm a big believer in going after your dreams and freeing yourself from self-imposed limits about what you can and can't do. But even I have to admit that sometimes it's impossible to do everything at once.

Actually, as a repeat-offender when it comes to trying to do too much, I am periodically reminded of this reality. And I'll be honest - I tend to realize that I've taken on too much long after the first few signs of this have appeared. Call it strong-willed to the point of being stubborn if you like! Having said that, I think I AM fairly well qualified to reveal some of the signs of taking on too much.

Take a look at this list and see if any of these symptoms ring true for you:

1. Having a long to-do list... and never getting beyond the first few items.
2. Being busy all the time... without any evidence that you've achieved anything.
3. Struggling to meet - or even missing - deadlines.
4. Feeling frustrated that you're doing so much... but getting nowhere.
5. Finding it hard to relax because there's something you just have to do.
6. Feeling tired and/or anxious all the time.

Now, don't beat yourself up if any of these signs do look familiar. If you're a typical ambitious, over-achiever you probably have an innate tendency to take on too much.

But you'll probably enjoy life much more – and actually achieve MORE - if you discipline yourself to say "no" more often, lower your expectations about what you can do and can't do, and take on less.

Yep, I have to remind myself of this too.

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* QUICK TIPS *

“How To Spot Corporate Politicking”

A person engages in corporate politicking when they do, or attempt to do, something in order to increase their personal power... over and above any motivation to do what's in the best interests of the business.

Sometimes this is obvious... sometimes it's quite subtle. If in doubt about whether someone is engaging in a little corporate politicking ask yourself: what is motivating this person - how does what they're doing or proposing benefit THEM? And if there's no obvious answer... look for the non-obvious.

If there is a personal benefit - regardless of any business benefit, chances are there's a bit of corporate politicking going on.

This is not to say that all corporate politicking is all bad. In fact, it's a part of life. Once you have two or more people in a group, you'll have politics of some description! What's more, in many cases, people will make decisions based on a desire to benefit the business *and* themselves - hence the benefit of aligning business performance with personal rewards.

But too much corporate politicking is definitely a bad thing - not least because a company riddled with politics ends up making decisions that are just not what's in its own best interests. And such companies tend to be left in the dust by competitors that keep the politics in check while focusing primarily on business considerations.

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* FAST FACTS *

“And The World's Fattest Country Is... (Hint: It's NOT The U.S.)”

According to a study conducted by the Baker Heart Research Institute, Australia – not the much-criticized United States - is the world's most overweight nation.

The Baker Heart Research Institute recently issued a report, entitled "Australia's Future Fat Bomb", which shows that Australia's middle-aged are the fattest age group, with 70 percent of men and 60 percent of women aged 45 to 64 now registering with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more.

A healthy BMI is 20 to 24, while a BMI of 25-30 indicates you're overweight and a BMI of 30 or more means you are obese. To find out what your BMI is, type “BMI calculator” into your favorite search engine. You'll find plenty of results for free BMI calculators you can use to work it out.

The BMI measure is somewhat flawed in that it compares a person's height and weight and does not distinguish between fat and muscle. According to a BMI measure, a bodybuilder may be verweight, but in fact may have less than 10 percent body fat. Nevertheless, since most people are NOT bodybuilders and do not engage in much athletic activity at all (a major part of the problem) the BMI is a fairly indicative measure.

So what's going on Aussies? Why are we stacking on the pounds when we have access to excellent quality, nutritious and affordable food... a moderate climate that allows for regular physical activity... and a culture that prides itself on being involved in sports and the great outdoors?

(Source: Baker Heart Research Institute, "Australia's Future Fat
Bomb", April 2008, http://baker.edu.au/assets/contentFiles/39/fatBomb_report.pdf)

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