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Monday, May 14. 2007
 An evil boss, a nagging wife, and a brat? Your world will surely spin out of control. What's a poor guy got to do? Step into the shower and sing your lungs out! Nobody has to hear about your nerve-racking notes while you keep your sanity intact in the shower. We all share the same ordeal, but if you respond to stress wittingly, you don't have to lose your mind, your family, and precious job choice. You're a damn prick if you decide to hoist the white flag and surrender to pressure.
When we're all pumped up, we need to let go and unwind. Search for meaningful outlets where we can express the blowing mess in our heads and ease out the emotional stress. Pop in a CD or use a mic. You can even do a capella just to suit your heart's desire. Not only do you give your voice some singing practice -- you also ooze out the tension from your body. Music can make you forget about your worries. Before you know it, you're already rapping like P. Diddy or ripping your lungs out like Josh Groban.
The most effective way to start your day is to drown your troubles away in the shower. The noise, the warm water -- ah, you'll find comfort in all these. I, too, often find myself in distress but when music keeps playing, I enjoy even the awkward moments of serenity. We're all boggled with the relentless demands, but I play with my time. Even if you think about the problem all day long, you'll end up with same dilemma. So, go ahead and indulge yourself in some singing. Answers and solutions will pop up, eventually.
Sunday, May 13. 2007
There are two root words for pressure -- press and sure. Under tremendous pressure at work, you'll be pressed to keep things rolling and turning while being badgered by numerous challenges and demands. However, you're also sure to blow your top and beat your brains out! Like fuming kettle out of its boiling water, you may just want to scream and evaporate from these nerve-racking moments. The horrible nightmare is, there's no escaping pressure. This is an inevitable fact of life and we all just need to live with it and learn to use it at our disposal and advantage.
Saturday, May 12. 2007
It's distressing to see people lose themselves with too much pressure. They're like cookies starting to crumble from a tight grip. Although you may want to come to their rescue, you can do nothing but stare so long as they don't help themselves. So always try to strike a balance in life. Prioritize, organize, and share the burden. You're not invincible like superheroes and even Superman has his weaknesses. Delegate work if needed and identify the pressure points. I'm sure there are countless areas, but try to deal with them one at a time. Devote time and energy or, might as well, pour it into writing. Don't be too hard on yourself because worrying may disrupt work and defeat your appetite for life!
Friday, May 11. 2007
 Life really sucks! That's all you need to know. Yes, we are a constant target for pressure and we can do nothing about it. But if we only explore our wit and psyche, then may be there's a chink of hope somewhere. With too much energy and vim, all we need is too look for our hollowed spot and fill it in with the excess baggage of pressure. Meet new people, indulge in recreational activities, and keep your body healthy. A vigorous lifestyle breaks the chain from suffocating pressure and stress. At the end of every grueling day, compliment yourself with the good things you've done. Stop looking grimly ahead. Take one step at a time and before you know it, you've gone past the bottleneck of your stressful life.
Thursday, May 10. 2007
It hurts to wake up feeling inadequate and unaccomplished. Many of us feel this early morning stress. With so little time and too many things to do, we all feel so frazzled up. Every damn day, work piles up and even if we sleep on it, there can only be more. The result: we are falling off short on every task. And believe me, it will affect you personally when you get the hang of leaving things undone. Procrastination is not a healthy habit.
Wednesday, May 9. 2007
Roger works for a marketing firm. He’s got a keen eye for details and a very impressive skill but why has he been stuck in his position for long? His boss, Mr. Bobbin feels that he lacks the proper work ethics. He’s disappointed that with Roger’s wit and charm, he can even topple him over his seat and claim his throne anytime, only, he’s used to working on the last minute, pushing on the deadline. And that for Mr. Bobbin is bad for business. According to his boss, Roger’s close to winning his prize, but refuses to make the necessary step.
Tuesday, May 8. 2007
What makes a winner and separates him from a loser? A winner makes it to the finish line. A loser stops midway through and hangs on the passing time. So even with speed and agility, he doesn’t come too close in achieving his goal. Those who procrastinate are sorrow-laden losers. Unfortunately, getting past this habit is not that easy because it is a behavioral problem. But if you are willing to work diligently on a routine, it will pay off sooner than you expect it. An early accomplishment allows you the luxury of time, sound mind and body and a feeling of competence should you make it to the finish line.
Monday, May 7. 2007
Mankind was once doomed because of Eve and her apple. But even if Adam fell for her sinful trap, still I believe that behind every man's success is a woman. May it be a mother, a wife, a sister or an inspiration, let's admit it, we are manipulated by their beauty, charm, insight and cunning. And this, I believe, are the 4 weapons of femininity. Luckily, my wife possessed all the weapons to persuade a reluctant boss. And I share the sweet success of my promotion to an incredible woman. I know how some women restlessly complain and nag all the time. But if you'll just give them a chance, you'll discover an ace deep within them all.
Sunday, May 6. 2007
 It's been three overhwelming years of frustration with my boss, when will this end? Everybody hates that fat guy but hell, he can be fair and just, too. One time, I felt by-passed by a colleague for promotion. I was unhappy about it, a little grouchy actually, so my wife Anna invited my boss for dinner to kinda discuss it. I didn't think it was a good idea at first but surprisingly, my wife made a splendid job with dinner and hospitality. We never got to talk about my job but Anna shared his feigned sentiment to my boss' wife. She said that maybe I'll spend more time with her and the family if I have a better job. The next day, I got the promotion. And I know exactly who's behind it. Tough guess? Manipulative women!
Saturday, May 5. 2007
So how do you get to play golf with your boss? You've tried every damn thing possible and he still wouldn't play with you! Gifts, favors, remarks and praises, all those suck up strategies and your boss still thinks you're a wallflower. But there are also times when they take advantage of it. They know what you're doing so they deliberately refuse. One effective way is to bond with his family. Of course, he won't appreciate the idea of intrusion but what can he do if his wife has found a female companion in your partner. Believe me, after a successful dinner, you'll be treated better. Eventually he will get to trust you more.
Friday, May 4. 2007
Have you ever played "connect the dots"? I know it sounds as silly as "pin the donkey's tail"! I even remember how my mischievous management instructor would pull out a so-called bonus paper. If you can follow the instructions in it, you're off the hook and you can go. There are different patterns but the one I remember was tracing a star out of dots. You cannot lift the pen, you'll do it in five strokes, and the lines should never cross each other's path. It was really tough, but I was enlightened by his devious tricks when my instructor explained the purpose of those dots. He said that by triumphing over a series of incredible dots, we are pushed to think out of the box, hence, connecting our dots to creativity. Management, according to my professor, is all about finding simple solutions to a less than ordinary problem.
Thursday, May 3. 2007
 We all thrive in our own comfort zones where we feel all the more confident in our skillful corners. But when you're a manager, you're not only exhausted physically but challenged mentally. Everyday, you have to step up your game from mediocrity. You are confronted with series of problems everyday. Even if you sleep on it, there could only be more the next day. Disasters will continue to pile up and unless you use your wit and skills, you're doomed with pressure and stress in running a damn office jungle. So be the king of the jungle by moving out of your comfort zone and exploring all the possibilities.
Wednesday, May 2. 2007
Management is like a maze or a jigsaw puzzle. You always have to find a good strategy out of challenging barriers and scenarios. You have to put the pieces together and see the big picture. There's too much responsibility with too little time, and sometimes, you're just about to blow your head off. The more you're involved, the harder it is for you to come up with solutions. If I were you, I'll step out of my box for a minute and assume a third person point of view to see better and inspect every angles. We always fail to see the glaringly obvious details. Don't be boring and conventional. Try to be radical and exciting every once in a while.
Tuesday, May 1. 2007
Have you ever figured why you always have to miss the most important meeting or have to be an hour late on a Monday when there's more work piling up on your desk? It's not just the manic Monday that's getting to your nerves but the whole traffic jam stresses you badly even before you get to see the real office mess. But hey, you may flare up but the road won't certainly clear out and unclog its way. You are left with no other choice but to stick with it anyway!
Monday, April 30. 2007
You're tooting your horns wildly and you're just about to blow your top. Just look around you, all drivers and passengers are knitting into a frown. They're having the same bad day as you do. Bumper to bumper, you can't pull a Superman stunt and fly out of it. It's manic and I know exactly how you feel. Either you're cursing every damn minute or simply praying, calling all the saints so they can hear you out hoping for a miracle. Even if you're too desperate, there's no escape out. That's awfully distressing! Traffic jam is a curse of modern urban living and the city life. Just play it cool, and any minute you may move inch by inch to your destined place to be.
Sunday, April 29. 2007
Traffic jam is not an excuse to feel sorry for yourself. I hear this all the time, "God give me the courage to accept the things I can't change." Now, that's a real prayer. Instead of moping and whining, you can at least enjoy the time and the ride. You're stuck, but it doesn't mean you won't move on. Do yourself a favor, play some music on your radio to soothe your soul and calm your nerves. Turn your thoughts into something else, like have you given your wife the love that she deserves? Are you able to supervise the needs of your kids? There are plenty of things to think about. Traffic may be life-changing for a minute. Maybe God wants us to slow down a bit. So give yourself a break, for there's nothing you can do anyway!
Saturday, April 28. 2007
 I can still remember the very first job interview I had. It was just two months after graduation when I received a call from an advertising firm. They asked if I was interested to work with them. I was young then, and the only thing I had in mind was to get a job that could pay all the bills. Long story short, I passed the aptitude test and was endorsed to the manager of the marketing division for final interview. This big lady who looks like Martha Stewart roasted me on the hot seat with her questions, turning my own answers against me. Eventhough I passed the interview and got the job, everytime I would look back at what happened, I just find myself uttering the answers I should have given her, but failed to because of nervousness.
Friday, April 27. 2007
My face and tongue turned to ice when she asked me this question. I had no idea what to say, maybe because during that time I don't have a five-year goal for myself yet. I ended up talking about how I wanted to earn a hundred grand monthly, to be sent around the world for conferences, and basically to get paid just for my ideas without actually working. I figured I was too specific with my answer. I should have looked at my values, the things that I hold important like learning, advancement, training, etc. She would have been more impressed if I was able to explain how I plan to achieve the values I have.
Thursday, April 26. 2007
I admit I came in a bit short with my answer on this question. What the hell am I supposed to say, that you will never find someone like me?! (I think I said something to this effect). In school, I was the captain of the soccer team and was twice the Most Valuable Player. But I figured the manager won't even give a damn about those. What they are after are my strengths as a person that can be held as an asset of the company. I should have talked about my attitude as an athlete (minus the fistfights and screwing cheerleaders) like how I maintained the spirit of my teammates, how I encouraged them to give their best, the way I took the place of our coach everytime he's out, and the way I handled victories and defeats. Maybe with answers like those, she may have offered me her managerial position.
Wednesday, April 25. 2007
Clock's always ticking and I always find myself in panic. Every morning, I'd sometimes wake up late for a meeting. I'll always turn the bed into a tornado looking for my stuff and my wife will soon rattle my brains out with her nagging. I panic like hell, and the more I do, the more I bungle up with work and my routines. I stub my toes every damn day and I don't know if it's just my klutziness or something, may be something is seriously wrong with me. Then I figured that panic takes most of my time.
Tuesday, April 24. 2007
The worst thing that panic can do is to mess up with your brain. Okay, so you're late, but it doesn't mean that turning into a wild twister will save you time either. Panic reinforces the "tic-tic" sound of an alarm ready to explode any minute you stop moving your ass. It helps you to speed up, but it makes you lose your common sense. For instance, when I was rushing to get dressed, I forgot to put on my socks and left my PDA behind. Why? I was moving fast, too fast that I'm no longer thinking on my toes. Panic kills time, and the more you're hurried, things will turn out to be more messy than it already is.
Monday, April 23. 2007
 So how do you save time? Think first before you act, pull things together before you budge. You'll be surprised that there are more seconds you can save from fidgeting and moving endlessly. Think of the things you need to do but, more importantly of the things you don't want to leave behind. Slowly act on them at once and in no time you'll be done. The next time, you may want to plan ahead before you go sound asleep. Put all your things in one corner. Make it your routine for safekeeping. Save time so you'll always have the luxury of keeping abreast with your demands and challenges for every day.
Sunday, April 22. 2007
If you wish to strangle your nagging wife, give your boss a knock out punch, and leave your child to a stranger, don't worry, you're only stressed-out. The domestic drama and corporate jungle are just messing with your life. That's a common sentiment among us all. So suck it up and don't flare up the drama. You don't have to be perfect, this isn't heaven, this is the so-called damn reality of life! But if you feel the water rising from your brain when full moon looms at night, chances are you might be burnt out.
Saturday, April 21. 2007
You get stress from every loose ends of your life. You hear yourself often complain like you're destiny's fool and you live life like a joke. It's how things are and you can't change any bit of it . You are in a wave of emotion. Everytime you want to rise up, you also feel the need to sink down. Ever wonder why there are times when we are overjoyed and we can no longer wish for more but the next day, then afterwards you sink low in overwhelming sadness? That's a natural human trait. We are all have our mood swings more severe than a roller-coaster ride.
Friday, April 20. 2007
 However, if you don't feel that life is a horrible joke but more as an evil curse, then maybe you're reaching a worst case scenario of being burnt out. You get burnt out when stress piles up enough to take over your zest for life and stifle your will to move on. When situations change, you can readily relieve stress. But when you're burnt out, the situations don't instantly change the way you feel. Like a loose rubber band, you're losing the resilience of your spirit. This is a raging phenomenon in life especially in the workplace. Before you get burnt out, respond to stress immediately before it piles up to build a wall of depression.
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Management Skills Comments
Sun, 22.10.2006 12:36
Whenever I'm all stressed out, I go to the shower and sing my lungs out!
Sun, 22.10.2006 12:36
Singing will enhance vocal power and will boost your confidence!
Fri, 20.10.2006 07:26
I think pressure come from wanting to meet the demands and beat out the best out of us.
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Thu, 12.10.2006 09:53
Those are simple approaches to exercise creativity and explore possibilities.
Sun, 08.10.2006 09:28
Take a minute and pray, that's what you can do when stuck in heavy traffic.
Sun, 08.10.2006 09:28
The traffic is a killer but I think you're right. There are better things to do than to whine.
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