Motivational Minute (12_39)

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Quote of the day:

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” -- Corrie Ten Boom

Consider:

To stay strong and to reach our goals we must rid ourselves of fear and worry:

§      Firstly, whatever it is that you are worrying about has yet to happen. So why worry?

§      Secondly, research has shown that 90% of what you fear will not happen.

§      Thirdly, even if your fears were to happen, you can develop in yourself the capability to handle whatever comes your way.

Therefore, free yourself from your fears, and set your sights on what your heart desires.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana 

Motivational Minute (12_38)

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Quote of the day:

“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” — Chinese Proverb

Consider:

If you have ambitious goals, that’s wonderful! However, don't make the mistake of trying to do everything all at once, hoping that you will succeed, as it doesn't work this way.

Don't expect to rush through big goals. Instead, make a plan and start working towards your goals one step at a time, on a steady, regular basis as you maintain forward momentum.

Once you realize that big goals are achieved step by step, you won't feel so frustrated as you patiently “carry away small stones”. Eventually you will see what a big mountain you have moved.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

Motivational Minute (12_37)

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Quote of the day:

“It is important to realize that action is the key to making positive changes. Without action, knowledge is lost.” – Norman Vincent Peale.

Consider:

How true! I have found no matter how good a program, book, study course, an article or whatever it may be, unless I actually take action and start applying the various points learned, then it doesn’t do me any good. The “knowledge is lost” to me.

The next time you read or hear something that rings true in your heart write it down and start acting on it. See what happens. You may find it is better to put small bits of knowledge to use rather than accumulating vast amounts of knowledge and never using any of it.

Don’t be surprised if you start to really make progress and see positive change by using this simple tip.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

Motivational Minute (12_036)

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Quote of the day

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”--William Arthur Ward

Consider:

Have you ever felt thankful for something someone did for you? Or thankful for a kindness shown? Or just thankful that someone puts up with you? I’m sure you have as I have.

I know I have been guilty of not expressing enough gratitude and thankfulness to those I love or even to those who pass my way.

Tell those around you how thankful you are for having them in your life. So many times we neglect to take the time to craft the words to express to those closest to us what their presence in our lives means to us. Take the opportunity to write them a note or sometime during the day put your hand on their shoulder, look them in the eyes and tell them. Let them know what they mean to you, and in return you'll begin to create the possibility of deeper, richer, more fulfilling relationships.

Wishig you all the best,

Coach Dana

Motivational Minute (12_035)

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Quote of the day:

"Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny." – Author unknown

Consider:

The evening of a life is determined by the morning of it. The end is determined by the beginning. The decisions you make today will play out tomorrow.

I can think of friends I knew who started out with so much promise. What great dedication they had. But they made little compromises with their lives, and with the passing of time, little things became big things. Little problems became big problems.

You can compile an impressive and long list of accomplishments in life, but if you don't have integrity, it doesn't really matter. If you don't have character, it undermines all the other things that you do.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

Motivational Minute (12_034)

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Quote of the day:

“The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” -- Theodore Roosevelt

Consider:

It’s a quirk of human nature that those who generally have a positive effect on those around them often worry about their “people skills,” whereas those who have more of a negative impact on others often aren’t aware of how they come across, or may even think they do well in this area. As a result, many of those who could stand to improve in this area, keep repeating mistakes they probably would try harder to correct if they recognized the problem.

To keep from falling into this trap, it’s wise to assess your people handling skills from time to time. How are you doing?

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

Motivational Minute (12_033)

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Quote of the day:

“We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly... spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order.” -- Susan Taylor

Consider:

Regularly set aside time for yourself, for quiet reflection. Never before has the world been so fast paced. From the minute we wake to the minute we fall into bed at night, we have the opportunity to go full speed ahead and never slow down. However, if we’ll take some time out every day in which we can be quiet and reflect, we will free our hearts and minds up from the tyranny of the “urgent” and the rush rush.

If you’ll keep up with this daily “time out”, those moments when you can get quiet and appreciate the calm, you’ll soon notice it makes a difference in your life. It will bring comfort to your heart and peace to your soul. And remember, it’s most often in those quiet times where great ideas are born, and where great accomplishments begin.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana 

Motivational Minute (12_032)

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Quote of the day:

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” -- Leo Buscaglia

Consider:

Your face is your billboard by the highway of life. It’s your means of unspoken communication, your first and most powerful “advertisement.”

Many people don’t put enough emphasis on making sure their billboard is displaying the right message. They walk around with their worries or woes or whatever else is on their mind, written all over their face. Their introspection and stress can’t help but show and are bound to affect others negatively. That sort of message is enough to repel all but their most understanding and loyal friends. But other people have a knack for staying cheerful no matter what they are going through. They have a bright countenance that attracts others.

If you want to turn your life around, let your face send a positive message that will lift others’ hearts. Concentrate on having a pleasant facial expression that conveys faith, optimism, kindness, approachability, concern for others, and a joy for living and see what happens.

Motivational Minute (12_031)

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Quote of the day:

“If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from that person's angle as well as from your own. -- Henry Ford

Consider:

A key to understanding others, and therefore treating them right, is to put yourself in their place. Try mentally projecting yourself into their circumstances.

For example, before you ask someone to do something that may seem simple and straightforward to you, first consider whether that person will feel the same. Or, if someone is out of sorts or isn’t being as productive as usual, think about what might be causing that person to act that way, perhaps they had a bad night’s sleep, or maybe there are difficulties at home.  This is a much safer way to operate than assuming the next person sees and feels the same way you do about things.

As the saying goes, ‘walk a mile in another’s shoes’. If you’ll do this, you will be much more inclined to be understanding and supportive when any given situation calls for it. Then adjust your expectations or presentation accordingly; others will sense that you’ve anticipated their needs or concerns and that you’ve taken their limitations into account, and this will help you live and work together in better harmony. Empathy helps create unity of spirit, and that’s a wonderful thing!

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

Lucky The Dog

Author Unknown

I’m sorry I don’t know who the author of this story is. I received it in my inbox asking me to keep it circulating, in memory of anyone you know that has been struck down by cancer or is still fighting their battle. 

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named Lucky. Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, someone would forget and something would come up missing.

Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the treasure would be, amid all of Lucky's other favorite toys. Lucky always stashed his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys stay in the box.

It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer.

Something told her she was going to die of this disease....in fact; she was just sure it was fatal.

She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders.  The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her...what would happen to Lucky? Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through. If I die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand that I didn't want to leave him!  The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.

The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, whining and miserable.

Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap.

Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called.  It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed.

When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong.  She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot. But panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem. She was covered, literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned!  While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life.

He had covered her with his love.

Mary forgot about dying.  Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every day. It's been 12 years now, and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky, he still steals treasure and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.

Remember to live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing from God. And never forget the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.  They are the ones that care for us.

Motivational Minute (12_30)

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Quote of the day:

“You do not have to be rich to be generous. If he has the spirit of true generosity, a pauper can give like a prince.” -- Corrine U. Wells

Consider:

Here is a simple and practical way to apply this quote; something you can use right away in your quest to become more giving:

Be generous toward those with less and not envious of those with more. We tend to look at others who may be wealthier than ourselves and think, "I sure wish I had what he has." That kind of thinking breeds envy and jealousy rather than contentment.

To break this cycle, I would suggest being generous to those who are less fortunate than yourself. Help feed the poor or volunteer at a food bank, and this will remind you of how good you really have it.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

P.S. If you are feeling generous you could also give a donation to one of the unsung heroes on the Radical Giving site.