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It is possible for overachievers to get more done, improve their performance, and be less stressed,but it doesn’t always mean grinding out that extra task on the to-do list. Sometimes, we need take a step back and embrace the concept of “satisficing.” The power of this concept was explored by Dr. Barry Schwartz’s teamin a 2002 paper and is probably best summarized by researcher Emilia Lahti:

“Satisficing simply means to not obsess about trying to maximize every single task outcome and return on investment”

Here’s how you can apply this principle to your life to get more done, be happier, and feel more successful:

accept you’ll never get everything done: You haven’t “done everything” until you’re dead. So instead of freaking out about the fact that there will always be more to do, decide which activities really fall within the “Critical must-do” category and let go of the rest. If the activities in the second “Would be nice to do” category get done, great. If not, it probably doesn’t matter very much. Stop and invest in your key projects even when you haven’t completed all the “little things” and you’ll feel way more accomplished.

Keep a “new ideas” document:Creative people have the blessing of having the Ideation strength, meaning ideas thrill you and you typically have much more new ones than most people. However, this can turn into a curse when you feel like a failure because you don’t act on all of your ideas. Instead of feeling badly that you have so many ideas you haven’t pursued, celebrate the thrill of the thought and be content with jotting it into a journal or putting it in Evernote for now. Capturing it should appease your impulse to act, and if you still feel as excited a few days later, you can revisit. After all, you don’t have to do everything that pops into your head.

Function over form:Another blessing and a curse of the creative mind is that you tend to see all of the potential things you could do all at once. This makes it difficult to discern between the essentials and the embellishments.

For example, maybe you need to create a website so you have someplace to refer potential clients. Instead of putting something together within your time and budget constraints that has the critical information, you may not move forward at all because you can’t complete the videos, special features, and design exactly how you would prefer.

Take this as a bit of honest, tough love: that’s stupid. To not do anything—to the extreme detriment of your creative career—because it can’t be exactly how you imagined in your head on the first run will hinder you immensely. Instead of aiming for brilliant out of the gate, do the basics and then recognize that with almost anything you can refine and edit. Function first, the form will follow.

Prioritize your well-being:As author Danielle LaPorte said in this interview with Marie Forleo ”‘No matter what’ is a dangerous phrase.” She’s right. Consistently sacrificing your health, your well being, your relationships, and your sanity for the sake of living up to impossible standards will lead to some dangerous behaviors and, ironically, a great deal of procrastination. Instead of saying, “I’ll stay up until this is done,” say, “I’ll work until X time and then I’m stopping. I may end up needing to ask for an extension or complete less than perfect work. But that’s OK. I’m worth it.” Making sleep, exercise, and downtime a regular part of your life plays an essential role in a lasting, productive creative career. And what’s more, you’ll be better positioned to enjoy the ride.

One of the fastest paths to burnout is when brilliant people get so stuck on making everything they do aMaZinG that all they have to show for their efforts is a string of sleepless nights, broken commitments, and work left undone. But life doesn’t have to be this way.

This and additional articles can be found under RECOMMENDED REaDiNg section The Sandals Corporate intranet

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SandalS CorPoraTe UniVerSiTy PrinCiPal reCeiVeS inTernaTional aWardPrincipal of the Sandals Corporate University (SCU), Dr. Phillip Brown, was among six persons recently honoured by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) for outstanding leadership in hospitality training and education.

Dr. Brown, who is also the Group Director, Training Standards at Sandals Resorts International (SRI) received the AHLEI’s coveted Lamp of Knowledge Award for Outstanding International Educator. The awards were presented on Tuesday, April 14 at the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Stars of the Industry Awards Brunch held in Washington, D.C.

The AHLEI is considered the preferred provider of quality resources to educate, develop and certify hospitality professionals worldwide and works with the lodging industry, hospitality schools and related hospitality industries.

The Lamp of Knowledge Awards are given to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to advancing the quality of professionalism and education in the hospitality industry.

Dr. Brown has played a leading role in the implementation of the SCU which was launched in March 2012 and represents the first university of its kind within the hospitality sector. Among the SCU’s mandate is to provide scholarships, training, education and certification opportunities to the over 13,000 employees at all Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple resorts across the region. In acknowledging the award, Dr. Brown said, “The partnership with the AHLEI has allowed our team members to grow and develop in amazing ways. I am pleased to be a part of this process of transformation and development and humbled to have been honoured by this esteemed organisation.”

Adam Stewart, SRI’s chief executive officer, said the award was testament to Dr. Brown’s outstanding work with the SCU and added that the company remained

committed to developing its human resources. He said, “Investing in the education and development of our staff remains one of our top priorities. As important as infrastructure is to our business, the real heart and soul of our company is our team members. Providing opportunities to enhance their skills and facilitate their development is therefore of paramount importance to us as the success of our team members is the success of our brand.”

Under Brown’s leadership, the SCU has become one of the largest users of AHLEI’s professional certifications, from line-level and guest service through supervisory, managerial, and executive designations. Through his efforts, Beaches Turks and Caicos became the first Caribbean property to earn the designation of Certified Guest Service Property. The SCU has enjoyed a relationship with the AHLEI since late 2012 when it became a Global Academic Partner (GAP) and the first ever corporate university to sign such an agreement with the AHLEI.

Principal of the Sandals Corporate University (SCU), Dr. Phillip Brown

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HI FRIENDSandals Royal Plantation

From: Kemar Mc donald, landscaping

From: dacia Stewart, loyalty and Travel

From: aleika Grant, dining roomTo: Strickland Smith, landscaping department, Sandals Ochi Beach resort

To: Carleen Patterson and Trudy ann Thomas, Butler department, Sandals Montego Bay

To: angella lynch, dining room department, Sandals Montego Bay

“CongraTS”

“KeeP UP THe good WorK.”

yoU’re a STar!

Jerrel loWeSPOTLIGHTon:If a movie was made of your life what genre would it be, who would play you? It would a Romantic Comedy and I would be played by Idris Elba...see the resemblance?

What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Her smile, a genuine smile can sum up a women’s personality in a second.

Where would you go if you were invisible? I’d visit the Bank (Evil Grin), just kidding, I think I would

travel the world for free. Being invisible on a transatlantic flight would save me a fortune!

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? I think I would want to witness the rapture, before I am taken away with the good ones of course.

What is your favorite movie line? “Are we there yet?” from the kids from Ice Cube’s movie Are We There Yet.

InformatIon technology DepartmentBeaches turks anD caIcos

Congratulations on being the runner-up team member of the year. Wish you lots more prosperity.

‘You are two amazing workers and keep up the great work.”

You are a star no matter where you are.

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This and additional articles can be found under RECOMMENDED REaDiNg section The Sandals Corporate intranet

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