March 9th is Get Over It Day. What do you have to get over?
"You cannot truly move forward if you are
always looking back."
-Anonymous
March 9th is "Get Over It Day," one of those
lesser known holidays that I feel we all need to know about and embrace. It
was conceived by Jeff Goldbatt, an Atlanta-based entrepreneur. In 2005 Jeff
found himself taking longer than he thought was reasonable to get over an
ex-girlfriend. So the "Get Over It" concept came to his mind. Jeff
selected March 9, the exact midpoint between Valentine's Day and April
Fool's Day, for this unusual, but very much needed, holiday.
Read
more about Get Over It Day.
Insights About Valentine's Day
"What the world needs now is love,
sweet
love. It's the only thing that there's just too little of." -
Song
lyrics from "What The World Needs Now"
With
Valentine's Day being just around the corner, I decided to ask Dr. Torri L.
Griffin, LPC, a Love and Relationships Coach, to share with us her thoughts
about this special day.
To read Dr. Griffin's insights.
An Exciting &
Insightful Activity for You!
"The unexamined life is not worth living" -
Socrates -
I was first introduced to the above quote by Socrates years ago when I
was taking a philosophy class in college. It has stayed in my mind
ever since that time.
What thoughts come to your mind as you read "The unexamined life is
not worth living?" At first glance it could sound morbid, depressing,
or possibly discouraging. However, I found the quote challenged me to
examine my life on a regular basis to gain a better understanding of
myself, my life experiences, and my impact on others.
Read about the activity based on the
quote by Socrates.
Beat The
Holiday Blues
Happiness is not a matter of events. It depends upon the tides of the
mind.
- Alice Meynell -
During the holidays, many people find themselves experiencing sadness,
disappointment, or depression. These emotions can last for a fleeting
moment or for an extended period of time. Some causes for this
discontent include financial stresses, family tensions, too much to
do, expecting "everything to be perfect," the pressure to be joyous,
and, a big one for many people - a heightened sense of loneliness.
However, these causes do not have to result in having "the holiday
blues." Here are 12 ways to lessen those unhappy feelings, whether
momentarily or longer, so you can enjoy this time of year.
Have a Stress-Less
Holiday
Wouldn't it be great if you, your family, and friends had a holiday
filled with festive occasions instead of frustrating ones --- delightful
events instead of difficult times --- memories of cherished moments instead
of challenging encounters? Well, it is possible if you follow
ten tips for having a stress-less
holiday.
Who Needs Networking?
More business decisions occur over lunch and dinner than at any
other time, yet no MBA courses are given on the subject."
Peter Drucker, International Management Consultant
The answer to the question of "Who Needs Networking?" is very
simple - everyone, particularly in these financially challenging, uncertain
and ever-changing times. Our ability to connect with people and build a
network of support is key to our success in finding employment, maintaining
or growing our businesses, as well as staying encouraged and motivated to
move forward on our personal and professional endeavors.
Read on.
STOP = Stop Treating Others Poorly
All of
life is about working with and through other people. There is no
success
that you can obtain, sustain, or maintain by yourself, on your
own, or in
a vacuum.
-George
C. Fraser
I have
found the above quote to be very true. Regardless of the types of goals
and successes I have been able to achieve, other people have always played
a role in some way in my being able to reach them.
Some time
ago my niece, Imani, and I created a clever acronym which I keep in mind
when interacting with people. We were driving to Six Flags Amusement Park
in Atlanta and I thought of a game that we played route. It was making up
acronyms (only a motivational speaker, like myself, would come up with
something like that and think of it as being fun!). We thought of several
good ones. But one was really great - STOP = Stop Treating Others Poorly. By
poorly we meant being inconsiderate, selfish, and unhelpful.
Read on.
Moving Forward on Your Goals & Dreams
It is never too late to be what you
could have been.
- George Eliot
I received a great response to my article on
Discover Your Passions, Gifts & Talents that truly reflects the above quote. After
getting permission from the sender, Margaret Johnson, I decided to share it
with you. Her email message to me is in the article. I hope it
inspires you to act on your dreams that you have not yet started to pursue.
Read on.
Discover Your Passions, Gift & Talents
Nothing great in the world has ever been
accomplished without passion.
- Georg
Hegel - (1770-1831)
The above
quote makes many people feel frustrated or confused because they do not know
what they are passionate about doing. Such individuals often ask me if I
believe we all have gifts, talents, and passions. I tell them "yes" and
then explain that they can find them in either their past, present, or
future. If you feel like they do, then you will definitely want to continue
reading to find out how to discover your passions.
Read on.
Pursue Your Passion - Insights From Joanne Smith
Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished
without passion.
- Georg
Hegel - (1770-1831)
The above quote reminds me of Joanne Smith. She is passionate about
singing and is accomplishing great things because of it. I hope this article inspires you to pursue your passion.
Read on.
Keep It Positive - K.I.P.
Being positive is one of the great traits to have in
life. Research shows it has many health, work, and social benefits. One
could easily say “it pays to be positive." However, it is one thing to
say you are or want to be a positive person and another to actually be that
way on a consistent basis. Read on to find out my 12 ways to ”Keep It
Positive” – K.I.P.
Set & Write Your Goals
If you set goals and go
after them with all the determination you can muster, they will take
you places that will amaze you.
- Les Brown -
You may already know
about the importance of goal setting and have read or heard about the
Harvard Study on the subject. If so, the significance of the findings
justifies my citing the research. However, if you are not familiar
with this study, I am sure you will find it fascinating.
Read on about the study as well as
how to set and achieve goals.
Vision boards are also known as treasure maps, success boards, and
life maps. Regardless of the name, it is a
collection of pictures, slogans and words which represent what you
want to see happen in your future and would make you
successful? It could be one year, five years or ten years from now. I
think of a vision board as a visual representation of your goals and
dreams.
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Happiness is a Decision
Happiness is not a
matter of events. It depends upon the tides of the mind.
- Alice Meynell -
You have probably
heard it before, but happiness is a choice. It is not so much a
result of circumstances beyond your control as a conscious decision to
be happy. This concept may be difficult to understand because
commercials are always advertising that if we buy certain products or
services, we will be happier. Songs are telling us that if we just
find the right person, our days will be filled with never-ending
bliss. Magazines are filled with articles explaining how, if we get
the right job or start the right business, we can be happier
individuals. While these things can certainly add to our feelings of
well-being, happiness actually begins with our internal state of mind.
Read on.
Expectation Drives Realization
He
who does not expect a million readers, should not write a line.
- Johann Wolfgang Von
Goethe - (1749 – 1832)
According
to Goethe’s quote, if we are not planning to do something in a big
way, we shouldn’t do it at all. This idea is very challenging
for many of us because many times we have been taught not to expect
big successes in life. So we make comments like: “I'm going to
write this little book" or “start this little business." We
apply for jobs that we can easily get even though they are not the
ones we truly want. We believe that if we lower our expectations
then we can avoid the disappointment of failure and increase our
chances of success. But what we are really doing is setting a
limit on what we will achieve For
entire article.
More
Than One Chance
I've
never quite believed one chance is all I get.
- Anne Tyler -
The above quote is one of the most hope-filled
statements I have ever heard. Unfortunately, many people feel just the
opposite. They believe that you either get only one chance or a
limited number of chances at what you want in life. And that is far
from true. Read
full article.
Overcoming Obstacles
“Is it a temporary obstacle to your
dreams and goals or a permanent one? The choice is yours.”
-
Donna Satchell -
I was
temporarily speechless when I heard my name announced as a winner at
the 2008 Twinkie Awards at the High Museum in Atlanta, Georgia on June
14. This annual show honors small business creativity and excellence.
I won the category of "Best Motivational Speaker in 5 Minutes or
Less”. I was at
a loss
for words because the other three contestants were all outstanding.
Plus, I remembered losing in 2007, when I was certain I had presented
a winning speech. That previous defeat was a major disappointment for
me at the time. However, after giving the outcome a great deal of
thought, I decided it would not stop me from trying again in 2008.
Read on to find out the seven steps I used to get motivated to compete
in this year's contest.
The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables
us to count our blessings.
- Eric Hoffer -
Gratefulness, appreciation, and thankfulness are all
synonyms for a feeling of gratitude. But what is gratitude? It is
recognizing that what you have, what you were given, or what you have
experienced has value. Gratitude is easy to express when things are
going well. For instance, when you win the lottery, are selected to
the college of your choice, or receive a promotion with a huge salary
increase, you naturally feel thankful. Read on.
The illiterate of the
21st century will not be
those who cannot read and write, but those
who
cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.
- Alvin Toffler -
Education ... it’s not
just for youngsters any more. Learning should be a continual
process. After leaving school, many people mistakenly believe that
they have acquired all they need to know. However, in order to
succeed in today's fast-paced competitive world we must be committed
to becoming life-long students. We need to look at our lives and
decide what knowledge we’ll need to move from where we are today to
where we want to be tomorrow. Also, when change comes our way,
whether personal or professional, we have to be ready to grasp the
knowledge and skills necessary to adjust to our new situation or
environment. Read
full article.
Do you find yourself constantly saying “I wish
there were more hours to the day’? Do you feel overwhelmed by all
your daily activities? Do you feel like you are running in circles
and going no way? If so,
read my quick tips for gaining control of your time.
One of my favorite quotes is by Peak Performance
Expert, Tony Robbins, “The way we communicate
ultimately determines the quality of our lives.” This quote
challenges us to improve our communications skills in order to improve
our lives. Whether we are talking with co-workers, managers, business
colleagues, family members and friends we can be better
communicators. We can do that by being better listeners, being
courteous more often and being willing to adjust our own communication
style. To read entire article.
In today’s busy world, more so than ever, habits are key for personal and professional success.
Habits are essential because they allow us to do things without
thinking about it. What would your life be like if you had to think
through everything you did through every moment of every day? Read about three habits which
can determine your degree of success.
Now that we are in a new year, many business owners, including
myself, are in the midst of making major plans. We may be setting
sales goals, looking at how we can reduce expenses, deciding whether
or not to invest in a new computer system. These and numerous other
decisions and activities are occupying our minds. To that list I
would like to add that we examine our customer service. It is one
of the major keys to the success for any business. For the full article.
Celebrating Customer Service Week
This Year?
Will you be celebrating National
Customer Service Week this year? Initiated by the International
Customer Service Association (ICSA) in 1988 and proclaimed a national
event by the United States Congress in 1992, Customer Service Week is
celebrated the first week in October.
For the full article.
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