Friday, April 29, 2011
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As you awaken each day, be grateful for your life and all that your eyes see. Rejoice for all that your day will bring, even the things that you cannot foresee. Carry this gratitude with you all day long so that you may experience the joy of your life.
Monday, April 25, 2011
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The overall quality of your life is dependent upon where you place your focus on a consistent basis. Give your time and attention only to those things that lead you to a happy and successful life.
Friday, April 22, 2011
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There is a tremendous reservoir of courage within each of us. As we boldly face our daily lives, turning challenges into victories, courage flows, empowering us to embrace all that life brings.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
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In the midst of our busy lives, it is refreshing to simply relax. When we let go, our minds slow down, we take in more of the wonder that is all around us, and life becomes sweeter. Make time each day to relax and let go.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
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A great life is built on the foundation of self-respect, self-worth, integrity, confidence and perseverance. With these characteristics as your bedrock, greater happiness and success will flow into your life.
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There is a great power within you; a power that will transform you, and your life. This tremendous power is your authentic self. Be who you are, let the best in you shine forth, and enjoy the ride.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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If you have the gifts of sight, smell, taste, hearing and life, then you have very powerful reasons to be grateful right now. Once you have considered these wonderful gifts, keep going, and you will find an abundance of things to be grateful for, and happiness will be yours.
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Equality is a mindset. You are never less than anyone. You are never more than anyone. You are always equal with everyone. As you adopt this perspective, every relationship that you have will blossom.
Monday, April 18, 2011
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This is your day! Take the reins, engage your life and make choices that will bring you the happiness and success you desire.
Friday, April 15, 2011
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It is wonderful to hear, to see, to feel, to taste, to smell; to live! Fill yourself with gratitude, optimism, love and joy as you embrace the world with your senses.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
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As you embrace the glorious and diverse nature of life, you come to perceive life at a much more profound level. Have an open mind, seek understanding and work for solutions where all can benefit, so that life will open unto you.
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Soak up what you need to grow, face the light, reach for the stars, weather the storms of life with grace, stand tall and bloom.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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At the first sign of unhappiness or discontent, take a powerful moment to reflect on everything you are grateful for. As you do this in earnest, you will quickly notice how happiness and contentment return to you.
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When you give for the sheer joy of giving, not because you want something in return, but because you simply wish to share something of yourself, all of life is enriched. Give something from your heart today, and feel the joy.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Life is sweet, when you make it so. Bring your best to every moment of your life, so that your life will be the best it can be.
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When you truly care about your well-being, you treat yourself with the utmost respect. This in turn, causes you to feel great, and enables you to care more deeply about others. In the end, life itself is enhanced by your actions of caring. Care deeply.
Monday, April 11, 2011
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Enter into every situation with the attitude of, "what can be", rather than thinking, “why something can't be”. When you have self-confidence, are open and have a solution mindset, it is simply amazing what can be created.
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Allow this new day in your life to inspire you to new heights. Embrace everything and everyone, especially yourself, so that you are free to discover what can be in your fantastic life.
Friday, April 8, 2011
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Enjoy this fantastic day in your life! You shall not pass this way again, as this day will come to an end. So be wise, and make this one and only trip the very best it can be.
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Smiles, laughter, generosity, kindness, humility, peace, positivity, hope, warmth, truth, compassion, love and joy are the marks of a happy person. Incorporate these qualities into your life, and watch in awe, as your actions bring increased happiness to you and others.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
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A day without gratitude is just another day. A day with gratitude is a day filled with positive thoughts, uplifting words, constructive actions, good feelings, happiness, joy and an awe for life. Make this a great day in your life, by pausing frequently to fill yourself with gratitude for the precious life you are living right now.
Article: Are Your Beliefs Holding You Hostage?
It is not uncommon for business owners and/or their managers to believe that they are held hostage by one or more team members that play a key role in their business operations.
The feeling of being held hostage by anyone or anything is not a comfortable one. When faced with this reality, you may believe that you are powerless to change your circumstances, that you are at the mercy of others and the situation. This is only a belief, and beliefs of this type must be changed in order to attain higher levels of happiness and success, in both life and business.
As a business owner or manager, you will have team members that are top producers and other team members who hold positions that are critical to the daily operations of the company. While these individuals may be filling very important roles in the business, they may also be contributing to a negative work environment; they may not be fully supportive of the company’s philosophy, objectives and goals, and may actually be hindering the forward progress of the entire organization. Typically, it is believed that if these team members were to leave or be let go, that the business would suffer. This is being “held hostage”, and it is not true.
If you feel held hostage by a particular team member, it is wise to ask yourself why you believe this so that you can explore your situation. One reason might be that you have not “loaded your bench” with potential superstars that can be immediately brought into your company should the need arise. To eliminate this barrier, be on the constant lookout for individuals that meet your criteria, that want to work with your business, and that you can bring in as needed.
To create further clarity for yourself, take time to write out the characteristics of the team member in question, what they bring to the company, and what they do that limits the effective and efficient operations of the business. From this vantage point, you can move in a direction to help this person create improvements in their attitude and behaviors. Often times, a team member is able to make positive changes once they become conscious of what they are actually doing that is not beneficial.
Another very effective option is to bring in a professional to work with the identified team member(s) that need improvement. Often, it is more effective to hire someone from outside the company, a coach or consultant that is well-equipped, objective and unbiased, and who can work with your people at a far more effective level. Human beings are only held hostage by their own limiting beliefs and a qualified professional can help you, and those on your team, reach higher levels of personal and professional development.
In the end, it will be determined whether or not this team member is a good fit for the company. In my experience as a professional Business Coach and Consultant, it is always a positive choice to set those team members free who have no interest in learning and growing, and who are not in alignment with the company’s direction.
It is important to understand that there will be instances where team members are unwilling to change for the better, even with comprehensive coaching and/or training. In these situations we have discovered a person that is not happy with their job, someone who would likely leave on their own if they, themselves, did not also feel held hostage by their particular situation. These team members are often limited by their own beliefs as to their career options outside of their current job, their capability of finding another job they would like, and their personal financial needs, to name a few.
The bottom line is that when business owners, managers and team members believe themselves held hostage by their current professional reality, fear is the main force to deal with. When we work together to take powerful actions that eliminate fear, we create a win-win situation for both the business, and the team member. Whether the team member adjusts and stays, or is removed, a strong decision is made and each is set free.
The businesses that I work with have, without exception, improved their situation by letting go of any team member that proved them self to be unwilling to learn and grow. In addition, the team members that were let go, found greater happiness and success elsewhere. These team members have often communicated to me, after the fact, their appreciation for all they learned, and how much happier they are in their new job. This only comes to be as a result of someone like you making a powerful decision.
Are your beliefs holding you hostage? It’s not always an easy question to ask, but it’s an important question to the future growth and development of your company and your people.
The feeling of being held hostage by anyone or anything is not a comfortable one. When faced with this reality, you may believe that you are powerless to change your circumstances, that you are at the mercy of others and the situation. This is only a belief, and beliefs of this type must be changed in order to attain higher levels of happiness and success, in both life and business.
As a business owner or manager, you will have team members that are top producers and other team members who hold positions that are critical to the daily operations of the company. While these individuals may be filling very important roles in the business, they may also be contributing to a negative work environment; they may not be fully supportive of the company’s philosophy, objectives and goals, and may actually be hindering the forward progress of the entire organization. Typically, it is believed that if these team members were to leave or be let go, that the business would suffer. This is being “held hostage”, and it is not true.
If you feel held hostage by a particular team member, it is wise to ask yourself why you believe this so that you can explore your situation. One reason might be that you have not “loaded your bench” with potential superstars that can be immediately brought into your company should the need arise. To eliminate this barrier, be on the constant lookout for individuals that meet your criteria, that want to work with your business, and that you can bring in as needed.
To create further clarity for yourself, take time to write out the characteristics of the team member in question, what they bring to the company, and what they do that limits the effective and efficient operations of the business. From this vantage point, you can move in a direction to help this person create improvements in their attitude and behaviors. Often times, a team member is able to make positive changes once they become conscious of what they are actually doing that is not beneficial.
Another very effective option is to bring in a professional to work with the identified team member(s) that need improvement. Often, it is more effective to hire someone from outside the company, a coach or consultant that is well-equipped, objective and unbiased, and who can work with your people at a far more effective level. Human beings are only held hostage by their own limiting beliefs and a qualified professional can help you, and those on your team, reach higher levels of personal and professional development.
In the end, it will be determined whether or not this team member is a good fit for the company. In my experience as a professional Business Coach and Consultant, it is always a positive choice to set those team members free who have no interest in learning and growing, and who are not in alignment with the company’s direction.
It is important to understand that there will be instances where team members are unwilling to change for the better, even with comprehensive coaching and/or training. In these situations we have discovered a person that is not happy with their job, someone who would likely leave on their own if they, themselves, did not also feel held hostage by their particular situation. These team members are often limited by their own beliefs as to their career options outside of their current job, their capability of finding another job they would like, and their personal financial needs, to name a few.
The bottom line is that when business owners, managers and team members believe themselves held hostage by their current professional reality, fear is the main force to deal with. When we work together to take powerful actions that eliminate fear, we create a win-win situation for both the business, and the team member. Whether the team member adjusts and stays, or is removed, a strong decision is made and each is set free.
The businesses that I work with have, without exception, improved their situation by letting go of any team member that proved them self to be unwilling to learn and grow. In addition, the team members that were let go, found greater happiness and success elsewhere. These team members have often communicated to me, after the fact, their appreciation for all they learned, and how much happier they are in their new job. This only comes to be as a result of someone like you making a powerful decision.
Are your beliefs holding you hostage? It’s not always an easy question to ask, but it’s an important question to the future growth and development of your company and your people.
Daily Post
Fear not, the life that you are living, nor the eventual death you are facing. Embrace and accept both of these gifts, so that you may live the most wonderful life that you possibly can.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
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Find time to look into your eyes, seeing only the best that is within you. Discover the hidden treasure that is your true self, rejoice for the beauty and wonder within and give this part of yourself through the living of your life.
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Even the smallest act of kindness can change reality. As you move through your day, take every opportunity to be kind to yourself and others. Your spirits will rise, as will those of others, contentment will grow, and at the end of your day you will know that you have altered reality for the better.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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Fear is the doorway we must all pass through if we are to become self-confident. With confidence as our constant companion we take on new opportunities, enlarge the scope of our lives and come to live a far greater life than we ever imagined for ourselves. Overcome any fear that is limiting you and your life.
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Love brings a pleasing warmth and energy to life, just as the sun warms the planet in spring. Being grateful and embracing yourself, others and life is an act of love, that will transform your life into an everlasting springtime.
Monday, April 4, 2011
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A simple, yet powerful gift you can give is your smile. It costs nothing, brightens the day of others, and lets you feel good too. Smile often.
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You are a light unto the world. The brightness of your light is determined by the quality of your thoughts, actions and words. Think your best thoughts, make your actions constructive and speak words that contribute in a positive way. Let your great light shine brightly!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Coaching Tip
It is important to realize that you are not at your best when fatigued, and that being exhausted works against a happy and successful life. It is then wise to use this powerful realization to your advantage, by getting the rest that you need to be your best. Put yourself in a position to shine.
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Choose to be grateful for the littlest of things as you move into your day. In turn, this will generate positive thoughts in you. As you become more positive, your strength will grow. From an empowered position you will be more effective in meeting whatever life brings to you. Greater happiness and success will be yours.
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