Whatever your feelings may be on the New Year, you will undoubtedly have your ups and downs in the weeks and months to come. In the midst of those ups and downs, those goals attained and resolutions failed, check the tone of your inner voice.
...Whether you’re the recipient, giver, or even just the witness of a good deed, it never fails to brighten your mood and your day. I challenge you to go about your day today with “be good to people” in mind. See how many smiles you can bring. I promise, it will make a big difference in your day, and in theirs!
...No matter your circumstances, you can choose to see the glass as “half full,” not “half empty.” I challenge you: create and sustain the habit of intentionally bringing more joy into your daily life!
...As you continue through the holiday season and everything it entails, you will undoubtedly encounter dozens of upsetting moments along the way. As you do, try to remember the 5 by 5 rule, and don’t allow yourself to dwell on the minor stuff more than 5 minutes!
...You get to choose the attitude and outlook you “catch” and pass on to others. You get to choose your contagion. So make your choice—today, tomorrow, and every day—to be what you want to see more of in the world.
...Your time is a precious and limited resource; so to be most effective—both personally and professionally—you should focus on these two lists.
...Enjoy the stuff you already have. Utilize your stuff to create more joy. Bless others with the stuff you don’t need. Appreciate simplicity…. “Don’t make space for more stuff. Make space for more life.” – Courtney Carver
...Those we choose to surround ourselves with, those we count as friends, should not be just random! Look for (and look out for) these certain types of people.
...Do you write to connect and compel? If you truly want to achieve results through your written words, follow these 3 tips for greater success.
...A leader whom people trust and respect due to integrity will achieve greater things than a leader who relies on personal intelligence and charm to attract supporters.
...Yes, there are many great leaders who, by the world’s standards, have been very successful. But I don’t think success in and of itself is what makes a leader (or anyone) great.
...Inspirational leaders must paint a vivid picture of the future in order to inspire those they lead to follow them toward that vision.
...When you notice someone’s light is growing dim, don’t just stand by and watch what happens. Help them change their batteries!
...Leaders must hold integrity in high esteem. Continually emphasize and reinforce the importance of integrity through small gestures and everyday reminders.
...We leaders have a choice. We can hunker down, do damage control, and hope for the best in times of trouble… or we can choose to “dance in the rain.”
...“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” — Nora Roberts
...There’s no guarantee that tomorrow will come, so we must make the most of today! But, each new tomorrow on this earth is a valuable gift, so we must also plan well and look to the future.
...To admit a mistake, apologize, and actively work to correct the behavior or issue, you must first set aside your ego and consider others above yourself.
...While you shouldn’t give up and throw in the towel in the face of skepticism, you also shouldn’t let your focus become proving the skeptics wrong.
...Don’t be the kind of person who spreads negativity around. Instead, choose to be the kind of person you wish there were more of in this world. Be brave. Be different. Be kind. Be an encourager!
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