motivational monday: Motivational Monday - The Struggle is Real
- 01/11/21 09:31 PM
Motivational Monday - The Struggle is Real
So many quotes came to mind this past week to feature for today’s post. Life happens, struggles happen. Ah-ha, that's it! Let's talk about life's struggles and their outcomes. I’m a firm believer that the manner in which we approach these struggles has a lot to do with the outcome. Some of just this week's struggles come to mind...
This past week we had more political divisiveness - this struggle is real and is first and foremost in many American’s minds. We want to be ‘united’ but, our approach to our differences (struggles) seems to be … (34 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Ring in the New Year with Love
- 01/04/21 09:09 PM
Motivational Monday - Ring in the New Year with Love
There are a few capacities we each have that come naturally to us. For example, some have the capacity to sing like a beautiful bird or others, to swim like a fish. Learning to love is not necessarily a skill that training and/or coaching will help facilitate - it's something we learn through life's experiences. There is an intrinsic capacity within all of us that can propel us to put forth a concentrated effort, to go extraordinary lengths for love and life - IF we allow it to.
A well-lived life, is one … (37 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Trendy or Classic?
- 12/27/20 09:32 PM
Motivational Monday - Trendy or Classic?
As long as I have been in this business, we have been told that it is a necessity to flow with the trends. We must stay a step ahead and follow everything trendy - from social media to AI, you’re not a presence if you aren’t trendy.
Or are you?
Anna Banana Kruchten CRS CRB, Phoenix Broker and Carol Williams sponsored a challenge in October (Rising above the Pandemic) and @Margaret Rome’s April challenge (Finding Ways to Help During a Pandemic) got us all thinking outside the box. There were so many ideas, some that are trendy, some that … (50 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Following Your Dreams is No Joke
- 12/21/20 08:14 AM
Motivational Monday - Following Your Dreams is No Joke
So many parents encourage their children to follow their dreams; others think everything that happens in life is meant to be and dreams are just not worthy of our time. In my opinion, those are glass-half-empty folks!
Before I ever knew that Walt Disney had coined the phrase, “If you can dream it, you can do it,” I was saying that to my boys every day! I wanted them to believe in themselves and in their dreams.
Pie-in-the-sky ‘dreams’ are not simply dreams - they are goals; they are exciting goals. We work diligently to … (50 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Harness the Power of Failure
- 12/07/20 08:45 AM
Motivational Monday - Harness the Power of Failure
Sure, we will all fail at a few things along the way but, it is worth taking thoughtful risks and embracing failure when it happens. Why? Because we know those missteps enable us to iterate and grow as a business owner or team.
Viewing failure and recovery as one of life’s challenges - not a threat, not a negative - is something in which those with a propensity to never surrender, excel. Embracing failure is a game-changer! Harness the power of failure - you’ll likely learn more from failure than from any other source of wisdom you’ll … (33 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Take Time to Find Yourself
- 11/30/20 06:42 AM
Motivational Monday - Take Time to Find Yourself
"Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of chaos, and sometimes in the middle of chaos, you find yourself." — Boonaa Mohammed
Think about that quote for a moment and just how relevant it is to what we have experienced this entire year.
We hear that more and more people are fighting confinement (to their homes), either as a requirement or a choice due to quarantining or for health concerns. I have shared that during the time our city deemed real estate agents non-essential, I did a little self-reflection and learned I needed to seriously work on my workaholism.
That … (36 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Tenacity, Stubborn Determination
- 11/16/20 02:08 PM
Motivational Monday - Tenacity, Stubborn Determination
One could compare tenacity with beating a dead horse - or simply annoyance! Today’s motivation is 100% about the former - tenacity.
The Oxford Dictionary defines tenacity as the quality or fact of being very determined; determination. If one is tenacious, they’re probably one who never gives up and never stops trying – someone who does whatever is required to accomplish a goal.
Tenacity is the mark of the strategic thinker, never content with their methodology. Whereas someone who is ‘persistent,’ has an unrelenting approach but, works harder, not smarter. Tenacious people possess the same indomitable will … (50 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - On Being Real, Humble & Kind
- 11/02/20 09:42 PM
Motivational Monday - On Being Real, Humble & Kind
Be adventurous, be brave, BE YOU! Discover a joyful reminder of how being real, humble and kind can not only change the lives of others but, can change you as well.
The very definition of kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate. Affection, gentleness, warmth, concern and care are words also associated with kindness. Apply these characteristics to you in your daily life.
Did you know that kindness has been found to be the most important predictor of satisfaction and stability in a marriage?
Did you know that by simply being aware of those around you and … (26 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - On Aging & Wisdom
- 10/18/20 08:17 PM
Motivational Monday - On Aging & Wisdom
One of my favorite Einstein quotes comes to mind when pondering the age-old question of aging and wisdom:
“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of a lifelong attempt to acquire it" - Albert Einstein
The concept of wisdom is deeply rooted in religion and philosophy - but, certainly not thought of as often in discussions of neuroscience and psychology.
So, let’s talk the psychology of wisdom - geriatric psychology. When I was in nursing school, the very definition of geriatric was someone who was 65 or older. I took a gander on a psychology site to … (45 comments)
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motivational monday: The Pursuit of Happiness
- 01/27/20 08:34 PM
The Pursuit of Happiness
One of the most memorable parts of the Declaration of Independence is its preamble. Certain phrases contained within the preamble. Contained within are “unalienable rights” and among those are “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
Now, while Thomas Jefferson and his counterparts had more broad meaning to unalienable rights and happiness, let’s hone in on happiness. The pursuit of happiness is very real. We all want that, right? After all, life is better when we’re happy, healthy and successful.
Did you know that Aristotle distinguished between four different levels of happiness.
Happiness level 1: Laetus. Happiness from material objects.
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Would You Rather Have a Piece of the Pie…
- 10/07/19 06:10 AM
Motivational Monday - Would You Rather Have a Piece of the Pie…
…or the Recipe?
Having an ‘old soul’ and old fashioned values, I feel that as I age, the changing world around us seems to be changing at an incredibly rapid pace - more so than ever before. No, my old soul and values are not in conflict or lagging behind - at all - but, I do notice that fewer people share my mindset on a lot of topics. I do more listening and when I sense that the other party in the conversation is not receptive to a different opinion, no response … (23 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Strong Roots
- 09/23/19 06:44 AM
Motivational Monday - Strong Roots
Yesterday marked the 30-year anniversary of Hurricane Hugo hitting Charlotte, NC - and I mean he hit Charlotte with a vengeance. To this day, I swear we heard chain saws running 24/7 for the next 30 days! Trees lined the roads, obstructed the roads, fell on top of one another, fell on power lines, cars, homes and businesses - essentially, wreaking havoc on our incredibly gorgeous, Green City.
*Take a look at this quick video of a small portion of our beautiful city in 1989, immediatly following Hurricane Hugo.
**Note, the very first house shown in the video, I sold … (53 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Happiness Is…
- 09/16/19 10:10 AM
Motivational Monday - Happiness Is…
How many times have we asked or been asked, “Does he (or she) make you happy?”
If someone else has the capability to make you feel happy, then that person may also make you feel sad…right? Well, believe it or not, this is a common misconception about human psychology.
The use of phrases like, “You make me happy!” are certainly very colorful but, they imply that the responsibility for your own happiness lies outside of you - in the hands of others. Your mental state should never be controlled by another person’s actions.
The truth is, people or things cannot cause happiness at all.
It’s what your thoughts are about … (36 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Facing the Sun, There are no Shadows
- 09/09/19 12:21 PM
Motivational Monday - Facing the Sun, There are no Shadows
Happy Monday Everyone! I hope to be back with great news next Monday but, for today, we're focused on positivity and making those 'great news' moments more frequent in our lives. Whether you believe in positivity or not, I do and I've seen it work wonders on people many times over. You just have to pull up those boots by the straps...and DO IT!
Today, enjoy a few quotes on positivity from a few 'positive' people!
1. “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.”
— Willie Nelson
2. “Yesterday is not … (27 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Conquering Life's Setbacks, One Tire at a Time
- 08/19/19 10:49 AM
Motivational Monday - Conquering Life's Setbacks, One Tire at a Time
If you follow my motivational posts each Monday, you probably think I'm hung up on attitude and not allowing set-backs or diagnoses, etc. to keep you from your ultimate goal. Well, I try to focus each week on one person in my life who needs a little motivation - and as it happens, attitude has a lot to do with much of what we deal with in life!
Today we needed a little hospital room humor after the doctor's visit and how appropriate is this?...
We often get hung up on one little negative … (52 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Being the Best - The Challenge is ON
- 08/11/19 09:06 PM
Motivational Monday - Being the Best - The Challenge is ON
I believe that all outcomes in life, of which we have a choice, are based upon our attitude. When challenged, many will shy away from the challenge, while others take the challenge head-on.
I'm reminded of my oncology patients from back in my nursing days; it seemed that every patient who was diagnosed with cancer asked the question, "How long do I have [to live], doctor?"
Without having performed a scientific study during those days, I will attest to being keenly aware of my patients' responses to the doctors' response, regardless of the … (59 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Determination
- 07/22/19 06:01 AM
Motivational Monday - Determination
Whether you're trying to lose that last 5 pounds, reach never-before achieved goals in the gym or in your business or you're being challenged with an illness, the road ahead may seem daunting. You may feel the challenge is far too great to give it another 'push' to get you past that hurdle.
Many of us have our own 'tricks' that we use to spark motivation or we may be keenly aware of what our triggers are that will maximize our ability to achieve our goals. Once again, good old attitude is what does the trick! Attitude IS something we can … (22 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Is it the Problem or Your Attitude?
- 07/08/19 11:30 AM
Motivational Monday - Is it the Problem or Your Attitude?
We all know that ‘attitude is everything’ but, in the workplace, it can impact more lives than personally. One of my favorite quotes on this topic, brings a smile to my face. Yes, it's light-hearted but, it's SO true!
When we refer to a positive attitude, it’s not ‘surface cheer’ we’re talking about - it’s deep-rooted positivity that comes from within. While negativity is known to create a habitual ‘fight or flight’ state, narrowing focus and creating intimidation and fear, positivity goes the distance with broad focus, calming approaches to problems, tactical moves and … (19 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Flat Tires, Attitude & Silver Linings
- 07/01/19 06:50 AM
Motivational Monday - Flat Tires, Attitude & Silver Linings
We’ve all heard that ‘attitude is everything’ and that it can truly shape your life. I, for one, am a big believer.
As a nursing major & a psychology minor in college, I was always fascinated with the way the mind works - both mentally and physiologically. How can two people (siblings), exposed to the same life experiences and familial upbringing, be so vastly different? Inquiring minds want to know!
I will admit to naturally being one with a positive attitude, for the most part but, after meeting my husband, marrying him and living together for … (33 comments)
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motivational monday: Motivational Monday - Living & Learning
- 06/24/19 11:25 AM
Motivational Monday - Living & Learning
How do we learn as if we were going to live forever? It's easy! Commit to a ‘student mindset.’ Allow your curiosity to grow and lead you in new directions. Start with these tips:
1. Feed your curiosity
Don’t be shy - ask questions; spend time both listening to others’ answers as well as researching the answers. Be reminded that learning new things isn’t always about what you do in your career; learning is inherently beneficial.
2. Conquer your weaknesses
Commit to conquering one new topic each month - perhaps something you’re not totally comfortable doing - like ballroom dancing. Diversify your … (22 comments)
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Motivational Monday - The Struggle is Real
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