Motivational Minute (12_113)

Quote of the day:

"You'd better know what you want, because you'll probably get it." -- Dan Greenburg

Consider:

Not only Mr. Greenburg, but many of other self-help writers and success coaches have said the same or similar things and indeed, there is an almost bewitching way in which our success in life is dependent on our ability to set very high and very specific goals.

The legendary industrialist, Henry Kaiser, when asked to give his philosophy of success, said, "Decide what you want most of all out of life; then write down your goals and a plan to reach them."

Great advice. Why not take some time before the New Year to write down your goals and a plan to reach them? And if you have already done so, then review your progress and see what the next steps are to reach those goals. 

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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Motivational Minute (12_112)

Quote of the day:

"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!" — Hamilton Wright Mabie

Consider:

So many people are tired, weary with life, discouraged with pushing on, lacking the energy and enthusiasm that it takes to get ahead, void of the inner peace that enables them to enjoy simple things. But you possess the power to change their circumstances. You can give them a smile, a kind word, a look of sympathy, a nod of understanding, a tender touch, a helping hand. You can show them the respect that they deserve and need to help them keep on keeping on. And this can turn their world around for good.

Will you join in on the conspiracy of love? Let this be your Christmas gift to those around you. Show love, even if only in small ways, to those who cross your path each day and see if it doesn't make a profound difference--not only to them, but to you!

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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Motivational Minute (12_111)

Quote of the day:

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year.” --Charles Dickens

Consider:

A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens in 1843, has been retold in numerous versions and forms. It is a timeless story and is much more than an account of a mean, miserable old man—Ebenezer Scrooge—who changes his ways after a Christmas Eve visitation by three spirits. It is a reminder that it is only when we give to others that we truly celebrate the spirit of Christmas.

Giving may be material, like a beautifully wrapped present or a monetary gift to someone in need, but true giving is more than that; it extends to sharing ourselves.

Why not make your celebration of Christmas extra special this year by not only giving at Christmas, but by giving all year long? I can recommend that there are some great ideas of folks to give to who are making a difference on the Radical Giving site if you need ideas as to who to give to.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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Christmas Stories

Dear Friend,

I just spent a wonderful morning listening to Christmas stories and wanted to share the experience with you.

If you like touching stories just click the link below or cut and past the link into you browsers and enjoy 12 Christmas stories.  

http://radioact.org/?page_id=1125

I hope you have a magnificent time.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

Motivational Minute (12_110)

Quote of the day:

“Always assume each and every person wants to do a better job and grow.” -- Steve Farrar

Consider:

You most likely have heard of Scrooge, the main character in the Charles Dickens’ story "The Christmas Carol". If you ask almost anyone they will tell you he was a miserable old miser who hated Christmas. However, that is not a true representation because at the end of the story he is a generous and kindly man.

It is sad that so often we don’t give people credit for the changes and growth in their life when we talk about them. Instead of seeing them in a new light we speak of them like we do Scrooge, seeing him still as the miserly old man pictured at the beginning of the story. 

Unfortunately it is easier to remember the worst in people. I think we all have some Scrooges in our lives--people we see only in a bad light. Perhaps they made a mistake once. Let's not hold that against them. It's the Scrooge at the end of the story that matters, not the one at the beginning.

Let’s take a lesson from the story, “The Christmas Carol” and encourage people in their progress and change.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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Motivational Minute (12_109)

Quote of the day:

"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more." -- Dr. Seuss

Consider:

I love this quote. How true that Christmas is so much more than buying things.

So many people are in need at Christmas, wanting love, feeling lonely, needing comfort and assurance that they matter. So many are giving gifts at Christmas, hurrying here and there to find the perfect presents, to not be caught short having forgotten someone. … But does all the material gift-giving really make a difference? Of course it is likely appreciated, but think of those I mentioned who are lonely, the ones who are hoping for a little company, a little friendship, someone they can connect with. What would they appreciate most?

Consider giving yourself this Christmas. Give your time, your smile, a listening ear, a tender touch, a warm hug, a visit to the lonely. Think about what you can do to make a difference in someone else's life.  

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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Motivational Minute (12_108)

Quote of the day:

“I sometimes think we expect too much of Christmas Day. We try to crowd into it the long arrears of kindliness and humanity of the whole year. As for me, I like to take my Christmas a little at a time, all through the year.” -- David Grayson

Consider:

This quote succinctly answers exactly what I was questioning last year during the holidays. I enjoy watching Christmas movies but it dawned on me how in each of the movies I watched, the main character was so negative about the holidays. I think it just might be that we expect too much of it, and so we cram in all our good deeds for the year in just a few days, and that’s too much to expect of anyone.

Wouldn’t you agree, it would be much better to do as the quote suggests, and give a little love, kindness, forgiveness and generosity all through the year?

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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Motivational Minute (12_107)

Quote of the day:

Christmas gift suggestions: to your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. -- Oren Arnold

Consider:

So many people are tired, weary with life, discouraged with pushing on, lacking the energy or enthusiasm that it takes to get anywhere in life, or even the peace that it takes to enjoy simple things. But if you give them a word, a smile or a look of sympathy and understanding, if you give them the respect that they deserve just for keeping on, it can change them completely.

If you are looking for an ideal Christmas gift, give people the respect they deserve! Show love, even if only in small ways, to those who cross your path each day and see if it doesn't make a great difference--not only in their lives, but in yours as well!

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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Motivational Minute (12_106)

Quote of the day:

“The secret of human happiness is not in self-seeking but in self-forgetting.” -- Theodor Reik

Consider:

This reminds me of the story of an orphan boy named Billy who sold newspapers on the street. One day a man stopped to buy a paper, and while the man was searching his pocket for a coin, he asked Billy where he lived.

"In a shack down by the river," Billy replied.

"Who lives with you?"

"Only Jim. Jim is crippled and can't do no work. He's my pal."

"Then you'd be better off without Jim, wouldn't you?" the man ventured.

Billy's answer came with some scorn. "No sir, I couldn't spare Jim. I wouldn't have nobody to go home to. An' say, mister, I wouldn't want to live and work with nobody to divide with—would you?"

If you think about it, aren't we all like Billy? Don't we all need a friend—someone to talk to and do things with, who can share our thoughts and feelings and experiences, our ups and our downs, someone we can "divide" with?

Companionship is a basic human need, as important to most people's happiness and overall well-being as food, clothing, shelter, exercise, and sleep. Most of us know  what it's like to be lonely. Sometimes the unfulfilled need for companionship, love and understanding can seem almost unbearable.

Look at loneliness from a perspective that you may have never considered and turn lonely times into fulfilling and happy ones, by ceasing to “self-seek and instead self-forget” by dividing with others. 

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

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