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Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, a Hungarian psychologist, coined the phrase “FLOW” that describes a healthy mental state in which a person is so immersed in the task at hand that it creates a focus and engagement that increases effectiveness. In sports, it is described as being “in the zone.” Use this checklist to Energise Action by having your team operate in a state of FLOW.
This month, we spoke to Ali El-Ayoubi, President and CEO of The BluePrint Toolset®, Inc. With an MBA, BScN, RN, and CHE, Ali brings a wealth of experience from her diverse career in healthcare and consultancy. Ali, who recently authored "Ignite the Joy of Work: How to Get from Burnt Out to Energised While Celebrating Your Perfectly Imperfect Self," is passionate about fostering joy and engagement at work. She is actively involved in community organisations, focussing on developing leadership skills for young women and other historically disenfranchised groups.
Happiness is a choice you make, not something that happens or doesn't happen to you. You can choose to be happy right now, no matter what you have or don't have.
Perfectionists often claim that their relentless standards drive them to higher levels of productivity and excellence, but this is often the opposite.
Professional animal trainers avoid punishment as a last resort or to prevent injury, as it only temporarily suppresses undesirable behaviour and teaches animals to hate and fear them. This is similar to how people learn from people they would rather avoid, respond to threats or hurt, and learn under adverse conditions.
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