This document discusses managing energy and focus through controlling thoughts and interpretations. It suggests focusing on positivity increases energy, while negativity decreases it. Proper breathing, nutrition, exercise, and reducing tension in the body and mind can optimize physical and mental energy levels. Interpreting situations positively rather than negatively enhances emotional flexibility and performance. Rituals, strategic breaks, and situational preparation can help trigger peak states of calm, inspired energy.

2. FB #3 Control FreakRight SideLeft SideCreativeMemoryHabitEmotionAutomaticLogicAnalyzeDecision

3. Fav. Food“We are disturbed not by what happens to us but by our thoughts about what happens to us” Epiclitus

4. Your “Yes” MechanismThis won’t workHere we go again!I’m not good at thischange is hard

5. Focus on ControlClarity/ Confidence B. Enjoyment/ChoicesC. More energy/Consistency

6. Focus on NON-control?A. Doubt/AnxietyB. Loss of Confidence/OptimismC. Poor Choices/Lack of enjoyment

7. INCREASE POSITIVE ENERGYWhat do you put more intensity behind…what you do well or what you do poorlyCelebrate your successesAcknowledge others the same way

8. FB# 4 A Burning DesireBig Enough Why?Someday List

9. FB #5—Faith vs. FearWho’s minding the store? (business your in)

10. INTERPRETATIONRULES

11. FB #6 Flexible vs. Rigid

12. Breathing: THE LOST ARTFOOD14 – 21 DaysWATER 3 DaysOXYGEN4 ½ Minutes80% said they DON’T do formal breathing exercises each day

13. Lung capacity reduces 9 to 27% every 10 yearsWilliam Kannel, Boston School of Medicine 198199% of our energy should come from breathing, yet most of us access only 10-20% of our full breathing capacity Michael White/”Optimal Breathing”Diseased cells cannot survive in oxygen-rich environmentsDr. Andrew Weil

14. FB #7 Embrace vs. ResistGiver OR Taker?Resisting reality

15. Unleash Your Full TalentsMake the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you." – Ralph Waldo Emerson Expand your capacity to Excel;Rise to the next level

16. Negative EnergyReflected in the body…

17. Positive Energy reflected in the body…

19. Rely on the pastCreate NEW Future possibilities“Facts”Past KnowledgeWhat can be and what will be“For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination points to all we might yet discover and create.”Einstein

20. 85% spend daily energy …COPINGGet by, survive, managemuddle throughCREATINGGenerate,Produce or Form

21. Performance Principle #4SEE YOURSELF IN “ENERGETIC TERMS”Shift in self-perception; a walking energy field

22. 3 Ways we transform Energy# 1 Rejuvenate

23. # 2 “LEAK”

24. #3 DIRECT ENERGY

25. FB # 5—What You Control

26. Energy has weight and directional flow in the bodyNegative: Moves Down and InPositive: Moves Up and Out

27. Negative EnergyReflected in the body…

28. The Performance EffectNegativity ratios:4:1 to 8:1 in business (worst 87:1) 12:1 in parenting

29. 18: 1 in schoolsSource: Surveys in Crum,TAikiWorks, The Magic Of Conflict

30. Positive Energy reflected in the body…

32. SHIFTING PERCEPTIONSTraditional Viewbones, muscles, tissue, nerves

33. Energetic ViewWhat you really look like

34. Energy emits 3 to 10 Feet“Vibes” are REAL!

35. ENERGY AUDIT 4 minutesNo try: do or not doCLARITY

36. ReceiverTransmitterImprinting mechanism: sends, receives and stores information

37. WHAT DO YOUR “VIBES” COMMUNICATE?NEGATIVE VIBES:Critical, negative and judgmental peopleReduce effective communication, trust POSITIVE VIBESOpen, receptive peopleCommunication improves, problem solving increases, trust levels rise

38. IMPACTING OTHERS AT WORKEntering a room: Bored, Interested, Distracted, “walls up”, receptive?Voice tone: loud, soft, sarcastic, negative all reflect your focus/energyBody Language expresses your energy flow

39. Strategy: Before entering a room: raise body, straighten spine, full breath, “quiet eyes”, “I’m receptive”Shifting Arenas:“60 second rule”: set the toneReduce tension, negativity, etc.

40. Impact of ValuingList Top 3 Values—What do you stand for?How do you want to represent yourself?Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave 'em all over everything you do. ~~Elvis Presley

41. VALUING OTHERSPhysiological ResponseEyes become more moist

42. Produces chemical changes

43. 90% workforce not recognized genuinely“Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live, as well as to think” Ralph Waldo Emerson

44. The Leadership Question:Are people following you because they HAVE TO or because they WANT TO?93% “Feel”7% “IntelligenceFaith, trust and believability

45. Building Physical Energy Fatigue and stress increase errors by up to 70%THREE KEY COMPONENTSNutritionExerciseMuscle Tension/Stress/Fatigue***

46. “Body Armor”Tension reduces energy by up to 40% or more

47. Weakens immune system,

48. Disrupts mental functionShrugged shoulders can reduce up to 30% of oxygen flow to the head

49. Facial tension causes eye strain, aging and decreased oxygen flowIncrease in facial tension causes an increase in Respiratory “resistance”Kotses H. MillerOhio University/Psychologist

50. Eyes reflect AND alter emotional states

51. Change eye patterns and you can alter physiological states immediately!HappinessWorry Anger

52. “The Eye Wash” ExerciseReduced facial tension Increases oxygen intake up to 35% and increases energy flowNotice the difference?

53. Breathing: THE LOST ARTFOOD14 – 21 DaysWATER 3 DaysOXYGEN4 ½ Minutes80% said they DON’T do formal breathing exercises each day

54. Lung capacity reduces 9 to 27% every 10 yearsWilliam Kannel, Boston School of Medicine 198199% of our energy should come from breathing, yet most of us access only 10-20% of our full breathing capacity ichael White/”Optimal Breathing”Diseased cells cannot survive in oxygen-rich environmentsDr. Andrew Weil

55. The 7-Second BreakIncrease energy by 50% and reduce tension by 50 to 75%Check facial/eye tension every 15 minutes

56. Breathe through nose 3 times: 4:6 count—

57. The “Darth Vader” breath: use back of throat for inhale/exhale

58. Nasal breathing increases lung capacity FOCUS UNDER PRESSURESTRATEGY: “The Flame” increase focusing ability by 75 to 150%The “Run-On” Mind “Performance Papers”1 – 3 pages of unedited/stream writingIncreases mental clarity 30%

59. VISIONINGThe creative power of imagery or visualizationLiterally acts as a magnet Mental pictures trigger emotion, physical action and manifestThe Vision Map

60. Natural Wisdom/Body Makeovers!Liver: 6 weeks

61. Stomach Lining: 5 days

62. Skin: 30 days

63. 98% of atoms exchanged every 11 months

64. Source: Deepak Chopra: Grow Younger/Live Longer2001Why Intelligent People UnderperfomEmotional Flexibility Accounts for Success:40 to 60x stronger than intellect Other FactorsSource: Center for Creative Leadership; 2004Up to 75%Up to 25%

65. INTELLIGENT EMOTIONS80k x faster than IntellectHeart Power!“Gut” feeling/Intuition

66. Your Best Decisions“Gut”/Innate WisdomIntellect15%85%

67. The Performance EffectHow you INTERPRET dictates where emotional energy goesPressure

68. Change

69. Negative Environments

70. Adversity: Recover and “bounce back”Rigid=High stressFlexibility = Strength

71. How’s Your Emotional Game?Emotions are YOURS/own them!

72. Identify emotions

73. Separate behavior from emotion!Strategic Application Event Interpretation Reaction

74. Peak Performers See things differently than othersDevelop the art of INTERPRETATIONResearch indicates we MISinterpret people and situations up to 75% of the time

75. INTERPRETATIONWe tend to see what we usually see

76. We tend to believe we are accurate about what we seeHow do you interpret…PressureChangeAdversityWorksheet: 5 minutes

77. Body LanguageWords

78. Instant Interpretation Sequence (IIS)Strategy: The 4 Question TurnaroundIs it true? Can I be 100% certain?Does my interpretation cause me stress or calm?What different interpretation could I have?Which choice will I make?

79. Once a man has made a commitment to a way of life, he puts the greatest strength in the world behind him…we call it heart power…nothing will stop him short of success Vince Lombardi

80. Triggering Peak Emotional StatesCALM EnergyChallenged

81. Inspired

82. Spirited

83. Courageous

84. Present time focused“Toughness” and Emotional Flexibilityexperiments have demonstrated that positive emotions produce patterns of thought that are flexible, creative and receptive. Source:Isen, Johnson, Mertz, & Robinson, 1985, Isen & Daubman, 1984,(Isen, (Isen, Daubman, & Nowicki, 1987Estrada, Isen, & Young, 1997(Isen, 1987, p. 222),

85. What’s your emotional range?Self-Assessment Exercise5 minutes

86. P.I.E.S. EXERCISEWORKSHEETLow Ideal High“Yellow Zone” “Green Zone” “Red Zone” (Your FlowZone) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

87. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." - Calvin Coolidge

88. Find the FunnyChildren laugh up to 400x per dayAdults laugh 15x per dayReleases physical and emotional tension, triggers waves of positive energy, alters chemical reactions in the body

89. RITUALSPowerful Pre-performance routineClarity

90. Commitment

91. Confidencebridge mind/body/emotions

92. Do you have a “mental” game plan?Your morning ritualStrategic BreaksPreparing for any situationEnd of day ritual

93. How do you start your day?85% ineffectively start their dayCreate New Rituals Worksheet Exercise

94. Strategic Breaks30 to 90 Second “windows” to rejuvenate energy every dayEvery 30 minutes Worksheet Exercise

95. Situational PreparationGet yourself in an ideal performance state prior to an event

96. INSTANT FLOW SEQUENCE (IFS)1. Focus on the breath (emotion)2. Straighten spine/”quiet” eyes/forehead (physical energy)3. Focus on what you can CONTROL (Mental energy)4. Decide and act

97. THE POWER OF WORDSSelf-Talk generates emotion and affects your body, actions and resultsOrganizations/relationships erode due to:Finger Pointing, Gossip, Critical/judgment…looking for what’s wrongA word can shift energy patterns, alter chemical reaction in the body

98. WORK/RECOVERY AND RESILIENCEIncrease energy and focus quicklyMove body—eyes, breath, spine, gaitDrink Cold waterShift attention Change environmentSolution shiftSelf-Talk

99. Unleash your full talents and capabilities!How will you use your energy every day?

100. According to research: up to 70% believe they can at least double their productivity “if they really wanted to”

101. WHY DON’T WE?External Constraints Processes Policies Politics

102. Internal Constraints:Self-Sabotage: Energy Drainers:Excuse Making, Finger Pointing; Unaware of own potentialPoor work/recovery skillsAttention on ineffective thingsIneffective emotionsPhysical energy depleted/fatigue

103. Why “Tips” Don’t Last!“”That sounds great!”“I’ll try that!”Avg. time: 2 weeks

104. The Obstacle:THE PRISON OF CONDITIONING

105. TOP PERFORMERS KNOW:Talent alone is not enough: Developing The Inner Game unleashes it!

106. THE FLOWZONE DIFFERENCEBypasses personality type, experience, education, economic status, genderPrinciples operate in everyone

107. FLOWZONE BENEFITSIncrease Energy Stress AdaptabilityCreate Vs. Cope Law Of Attraction

108. Effective Rituals/RoutinesTeam EffectivenessSense of Well-Being/Confident Optimism

109. KEY FLOWZONE PRINCIPLESSelf-Honesty—the more honest you are…the quicker you get what you wantClarity-- Triggers smooth flow of energy to the body…improved performance

110. EVEN THE PROS“I don’t have a lot of confidence and I’m not ashamed to say so” Mia Hamm USA World Cup Soccer Team Gold Medalist

111. TWO KEY QUESTIONS PRECISELY WHAT ENABLES YOU TO BE EXCEPTIONAL? AND SPECIFICALLY HOW DO YOU TRIGGER THAT FROM WITHIN YOU?

112. TODAY’S WORLD Restructuring/Job changesExternal demands: self-perpetuated pressuresRESULT: tension, stress, burnout, fatigue, sabotage enjoyment

113. “’ “"Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second. Give your dreams all you've got and you'll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you." William James 1842-1910, Psychologist and Author

114. CAUSE AND EFFECT We live in a cause and effect world We cause many of the effects

115. WHY?Poor work/recovery habitsMistrust, lack of recognition/valueLack of focus on talents/excellingPoor Posture/Body Language

116. ADDITIONAL REASONSMisperception of eventsFatigueNegativity/Gossip

117. RESEARCHNegativity ratios:4:1 to 8:1 in business (worst 87:1) 12:1 in parenting18: 1 in schoolsSource: Surveys in Crum,T AikiWorks, The Magic Of Conflict

118. TOP PERFORMERS DISTINGUISH THEMSELVES BY:HOW THEY DIRECT Energy!

119. SEE YOURSELF IN “ENERGETIC TERMS”Body is a field of energyObstructed or blockedElite parts are already there

120. WHERE IS YOUR ENERGY GOING?Rejuvenate It “Leak It”—Crash Burn/Recovery Direct It

121. ENERGETIC REALITIESWEIGHT AND DIRECTIONTRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER

122. MENTAL ENERGYThinkingPictures WordsDirected Attention---past, present or future

123. PHYSICAL ENERGYMuscle TensionFlexibilityConditioning

124. INNATE WISDOM OF THE BODY 98% -11 months—track atomsStomach--every 5 daysLiver—6 weeksSkin—4 weeks to retread

125. EMOTIONAL ENERGYIntensity level of emotionBreathing Consciously