What Is Emotional Productivity And How Is It Changing Lives?
You owe it to the people you love.
You owe it to the people you respect.
You owe it to the people you want to help.
Of course, it’s uncomfortable.
You won’t pick all the right words. You might not even make sense for the first minute or two.
But it’s your responsibility to make sure that you push back, challenge, and voice yourself.
If you make a habit of holding back, you might not ever tell the whole truth or share what needs to be heard.
You are responsible for helping the people around you.
If you care about others, you’re not going to let them off the hook by rolling over.
And it’s this kind of work (emotional labor) that moves and changes people.
It’s this kind of work that changes peoples’ output.
It’s this kind of work that produces different results.
This is Emotional Productivity and no one else can do it for you. It’s up to you because it’s all inside of you.
2 Minute Action
In 2 minutes or less you can:
- Set up a meeting to have a difficult conversation.
- Call someone to own up and apologize.
- Write out your thoughts on paper so you’re more equipped for your upcoming conversation.
- Verbally process your thoughts by talking and rambling to a friend.
It’s hard and requires emotional labor, which no one taught us in school.
Do it anyway.
We’re all counting on you.
Read This If You Think It’s Too Late For You
I posted on Facebook a little while ago about what people wished they’d been taught in school.
Among the most popular responses were:
- Personal Finance
- Mental Health
- Social Skills
Regardless of whether or not any of these resonate with you, just think of something that DOES resonate with you.Bring that into focus right now.
The point here is that it’s too late.
It’s too late for you because you’re not in school anymore.The good news is that if you’re reading this, you probably have a computer, a phone, and an internet connection.
So, although it’s too late for school, it’s not too late for your education.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is right now.” — Chinese Proverb
2 Minute Action
It will take you 2 minutes or less to sign up for a finance class, find an online counselor, join a local running club, or to start any of the things you wish they’d taught you in school.You have everything you need to make this happen.It’s just up to you and how much you care.
How To Make A Difference In The World In 2 Minutes Or Less
You may be able to tell by now . . .I'm a bit of a perfectionist.Okay, and an idealist.This has pros and cons, of course.One of the cons is that I often forget that most people don't care.
Most people just want to clock in and clock out.
They want to watch the game on the weekends and see the new Avengers movie.They want to have good food, a big house, and a nice car.Most people don't think about how many other people on the planet need their help right now.
But not you.
And the biggest advantage?Just by caring, you have set yourself apart.
You are on a completely different track.
If it doesn't seem like it yet, just remember that exponential curves look a lot like linear curves early on.And then, bang. It's not even close.
"To the arrow about to take swift and purposeful flight, it must feel like nothing is happening."- Zen and The Art of Archery
2 Minute Action
You have a bajillion ways to take action on caring, today.Here are 3:
- Look someone straight in the eye and tell them you appreciate them.
- Leave a note for a co-worker or partner who could use a smile.
- Finally, say "yes" and donate an extra freaking dollar to St. Jude when you checkout at the grocery store.
It's a dollar, people.Let's go.No excuses.Love is action. Action makes a difference.Let's make a difference, today.