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6 Scientifically Proven Reasons To Practice Gratitude (Updated)

6 Scientifically Proven Reasons To Practice Gratitude (Updated)

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Originally Published Dec. 20, 2020. The world continues turning even amongst the chaos, and for that alone, I am grateful. It’s not so surprising that most of us are dog-tired at this point. The past few years have been absolutely monumental. There was an entire...
Master the Art of Delegation in 3 Steps

Master the Art of Delegation in 3 Steps

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If you’ve read even a few of my monthly columns, you’re probably familiar with my lesson on busyness versus productivity. Just because you’re doing doesn’t mean you’re accomplishing. It can feel paradoxical. Getting to inbox zero might feel like progress, but not if...
5 Things Strong Leaders Do

5 Things Strong Leaders Do

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Life isn’t fair. If you think you will always have the same raises, bonuses and opportunities as your peers, prepare to be disappointed. That’s life. As a leader, you will sometimes have to make personal sacrifices for the good of your organization. That’s life....

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A beautiful trip to Chatsworth house in the Peak D A beautiful trip to Chatsworth house in the Peak District of England with my friends at Utility Warehouse! Great location and great people!
It's easy to fall into our same old patterns that It's easy to fall into our same old patterns that prevent us from growth. It takes perseverance, sacrifice, and a whole lot of never giving up to get to the point YOU want to be in life.
Ah, you thought this gratitude challenge would be Ah, you thought this gratitude challenge would be easy? Y’all should know me better than that. #AttitudeOfGratitudeChallenge: Forgive. I can hear you now: John, what in the heck does forgiveness have to do with gratitude? That’s a simple answer: EVERYTHING. Consider this: A prisoner must be kept by someone and that someone is the jailor. So, for one man’s sin, two must spend their lives in prison. When we forgive someone, we set ourselves free in the process. I don’t know about you, but emotional freedom is something I can be grateful for. So, what are you ready to forgive and let go of today?
I once heard someone say, “if it was fun, it wou I once heard someone say, “if it was fun, it wouldn’t be called work.” But here’s the catch, if you spend all of your waking time working and not appreciating what you do, or at the very least, bits and pieces of what you do, you are going to wind up feeling overworked…fast. It is critical that you find something about your job, place of employment, or your team that you love. For me, that was working with people. I still love talking to people and, even more, talking to a room of folks. I felt connected, as though I was part of something bigger, and that kept me invested in what I was doing. #AttitudeOfGratitudeChallenge: Take a moment and think about all of the goodness that can be found in what you do. You may love what you do and have a list a mile long. Congratulations! But, if you are like most people, it can be a challenge sometimes to find that meaningful thing about your work that seems good or makes you feel good. What is it today, even if only one small thing, that you feel good about as it relates to your work?
Appreciation; it goes a long way, doesn’t it? Appreciation; it goes a long way, doesn’t it? “Thank you” notes are a southern delicacy. Some people even claim they are going out of style. But how good does getting a note of gratitude make you feel? You feel special. You feel seen. You feel…appreciated! Don’t we all want to feel that way? #AttitudeOfGratitudeChallenge: Write a “thank you” note to someone who may not expect it. Are you staying in a hotel or motel? Leave a kind note for the staff or housekeepers. Are you or someone you love having medical troubles? Leave a note for hospital staff letting them know you see them and appreciate their hard work. Even your child’s teacher would be thrilled to know they are seen and supported by a parent. The truth is, everyone loves feeling appreciated. It all comes down to the Real Leadership principle of shining your light on others. Who will you share your gratitude with today?
As a leader, you have to be a human Alka Seltzer.🌊
Very rarely do I meet people who aren’t “anima Very rarely do I meet people who aren’t “animal folks.” If you’re in the club, you’re in good company with me. Winston, my Cardigan Welsh Corgi, is the epitome of man’s best friend. He’s there with wiggles and dog smiles that bring our home to life. He’ll lay his head in your lap when you are tired or feeling blue. Having animals has made me deeply grateful for the emotional and heartfelt connections I have made while I have been alive. Some folks don’t keep pets, but they appreciate the wildness of wildlife; if that’s you, bravo! If it’s not, not to worry. Today’s gratitude challenge is all about appreciating an animal you love. It doesn’t have to be your animal or even a domesticated animal. Any animal will do; even the squirrel who teases the neighbor’s dog can be good for a laugh. #AttitudeOfGratitudeChallenge: Post a picture of an animal you love in the comments. And if you don’t have your own or one you know, maybe even just a pic of a species you love to see and smile. :)
Have you ever seen a sparkling gem? Luminous, glow Have you ever seen a sparkling gem? Luminous, glowing, a beacon of beauty, gems remind us that earth (and life, for that matter) produces some magnificent things. But do you know how that gem went from being a rough-looking rock in the mud to the eye-catching beauty you envision now? Aside from being washed and cleaned, gems are forged by rather roughly rubbing them together and smoothing their edges with the sharp edges of other gems. They are tumbled, cut, sliced, and diced to perfection. But without all that change and tough trial, there is no transformation. When Rick and I were in the middle of negotiating our departure from Citi and working toward Primerica's IPO, I faced some of the hardest challenges of my life. I remember vividly how difficult that time was for all of us, but looking back, I realize just how golden that fear and those challenges were. That victory was 100x sweeter because we had to look fear in the eyes, we had to acknowledge how deep our care was, and we had to overcome. #AttitudeOfGratitudeChallenge: Think of a challenge you faced that made you better. In other words, identify a challenge you can be grateful for. You don’t have to shout to the masses the deepest secrets that you have overcome, but I want you to really think about a challenge that brought you a silver lining you might never have expected. What trial can you be grateful for today?

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