Who and what do you appreciate? Here are a few appreciation-related posts you might have missed. Click on the link to read the full post.
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing; it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”
“The best view comes after the hardest climb.”
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The 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain were my inspiration to become a coach. With the 2016 Olympics right around the corner, we will all see extraordinary efforts and accomplishments. The most exceptional athletes will stand on that platform to receive their medals and hear their national anthem played before the entire world.
If you could jump into a time machine to explore the lives of each of these athletes, you would discover one common factor that contributed to their success. That factor was the faith, commitment, and support of family, friends, and of course, the coaches, who believed in their greatness.
Who can you thank today for always believing and having faith in you? Who in your world might experience a difference in their lives from more “You Got This!” messages from you?
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Take a few minutes to observe the pace of life around you. Many people describe their days as busy, hectic, stressful, maybe even chaotic.
In many ways our fast-paced, multi-tasking world makes us very productive. Yet, we are often so driven we miss the stop signs that can help us fully appreciate and enjoy the moments.
Where and in what ways can you slow down your pace of life to more fully enjoy it, and experience your share of happiness?
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One of my favorite phrases is Commitment Supersedes Comfort. Examine for yourself where and when you and others you know operate outside your comfort zone, rather than taking the path of least resistance.
Hard work, overcoming obstacles, and taking on big challenges are far more satisfying when we are focused on a goal or the outcome we deeply desire.
Select at least one of your deeply held personal or professional desires for which you will accept whatever struggle may be required. What are you willing to endure to achieve it?
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Most people would agree that bragging, showing off, and calling excessive attention to ourselves are unbecoming traits. A question to ponder might be how do we toot our own horn without blowing it?
Perhaps if we simply consider our gifts, talents, and creative ideas as a form of light, we can use our own personal dimmer switch to tone things down a bit, not blind those around us, and offer them the opportunity to shine as well.
In what ways can you become more aware of how to contribute and illuminate various situations without blinding others in the process?
Consider looking for opportunities to help others shine and add their own contributions as well.
What talents do you bring to your personal or professional worlds? Here are a few behavior-related posts you may have missed. Click on the Quote to read the full message:
“One of my greatest talents is recognizing talent in others and giving them the forum to shine.”
“Light yourself on fire with passion and people will come from miles to watch you burn.”
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Many people ignore, suppress, or try to run away from the negatives in life. If you, too, utilize this strategy, try being a bit more like a photographer.
Consider how the best at this craft capture the extraordinary pictures, the ones that “WOW” us. Examine their observatory and reflective skills, their understanding of light and shadow, and other aspects of photography that bring out the brilliance of each shot.
How can you more fully examine and reflect on the negatives in your world to develop and have an even more wonderful life?
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When was the last time you visited a big-box supermarket? It has been estimated that the number of food products in these megastores are in the tens of thousands. Clearly it is impossible to get everything in our shopping cart, so we all go through some process of elimination. We use criteria such as healthiness, value, shelf life, and taste as factors to make our choices.
What criteria do you currently use in your personal and professionals worlds to filter out unhealthy or undesirable options that do not serve your highest priorities?
How could being more selective improve your world?
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Primal Survivor is a new show on the National Geographic Channel. Each episode takes you on a journey to a challenging and inhospitable place on earth, where show host Hazen Audel learns and uses remote tribal techniques to survive various 5-day treks.
In many episodes he is required to make fire to cook food, sterilize water, and in certain climates, keep warm. Creating that first spark and providing the fuel and oxygen to have it burst into flames is always an impressive feat.
Where and with whom can you provide significantly more encouragement to fan the spark of genius into the flames of achievement in your professional and personal communities?
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The Fourth of July marks the day America declared its independence.
What will you do today to celebrate your personal freedoms?