<ul><li>The word "worry" has the power to kill creativity, individuality, performance, and dreams.</li><li>The speaker shares a childhood experience of worrying about saying "no" to a bully.</li><li>Most North Americans worry about something every day, with 92% of those worries being unnecessary.</li><li>The speaker presents a formula called "HERO" to overcome worry: hush the noise, evaluate what you tolerate, ritualize positive habits, and own your choices.</li><li>Setting a designated time to worry or using the HERO formula can help manage and reduce unnecessary worry.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Understanding the importance of prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.</li><li>Acquiring techniques for setting clear goals and breaking them down into manageable tasks.</li><li>Discovering methods to eliminate distractions and create an optimal work environment.</li><li>Learning how to plan, schedule, and use productivity tools effectively.</li></ul>

Learning Outcomes

<ul><li>1. Prioritize tasks: Identify the most important and urgent tasks and prioritize them accordingly.</li><li>2. Set clear goals: Define specific and measurable goals to give your work a clear direction.</li><li>3. Eliminate distractions: Minimize interruptions and distractions by creating a conducive work environment.</li><li>4. Plan and schedule: Create a daily or weekly plan to allocate time for different activities.</li></ul>

Actionable Insights

<ul><li>Effective time management involves prioritizing tasks and setting clear goals to stay focused and achieve desired outcomes.</li><li>Eliminating distractions and creating a productive work environment are crucial for maintaining concentration and efficiency.</li><li>Planning and scheduling tasks help allocate time effectively and ensure tasks are completed within deadlines.</li><li>Taking regular breaks and practicing self-care is vital for sustained productivity and overall well-being.</li></ul>

Key Takeaways

95% of North Americans either go to bed or wake up worrying about something. Yet, worrying is the #1 killer of creativity, performance and dreams. When revolutionary brand strategist Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte discovered “What we tolerate we worry about,” she realized a little structure brings a lot of inner flexibility and freedom. The result is her simple yet powerful model to help you instantly decrease worry and increase peace of mind. Isabelle Mercier - isabelle@leapzonestrategies.com - is a ‘no-nonsense’ dynamo born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs to build infectious and impactful brands, businesses and lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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95% of North Americans either go to bed or wake up worrying about something. Yet, worrying is the #1 killer of creativity, performance and dreams. When revolutionary brand strategist Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte discovered “What we tolerate we worry about,” she realized a little structure brings a lot of inner flexibility and freedom. The result is her simple yet powerful model to help you instantly decrease worry and increase peace of mind.

Isabelle Mercier - isabelle@leapzonestrategies.com - is a ‘no-nonsense’ dynamo born to catapult passionate entrepreneurs to build infectious and impactful brands, businesses and lives.

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