Every wonder why Grandmothers do such a great job at what they do? Its because they have a strong sense of appreciation in their eyes. In general, the older one gets, the more grateful one becomes. People start to become more confident if their actions. Grandmothers pay attention to the little things. Quality in the little things. The extra 10% that a majority of the world dreads or doesn’t put the effort toward. They do a great job at staying present. Breathing slowly through the tasks that they perform. Handling situations with quality effort so they can look back and feel good about the work they put in. Especially their actions when no one is looking. Like Andy Frisella (owner of 1st phorm fitness company) said, “when I walk past a piece of trash on the ground, I have to pick it up. When I walk away from the toilet, I have to clean off the seat even if it wasn’t me who dripped on the seat.” Are these things going to make us worse? No, they can only make us better.
Who are you when no one is looking? –BE KIND TO EVERYONE
Are you going to hold the door and be kind to a homeless person just as you would for a beautiful woman walking through the door?
Character– THE REAL YOU
Your character should not be affected by circumstance. No matter who you are around or where you are. Ask youself at the end of the day, “Was I respectful and kind to each and every person I can into contact with today? Did I do a good job at controlling my emotional state even under tough conditions?”
The weather – stop talking about the weather. Are you going to let a rainy dark day define who you are? When someone asks how you are, are you going to say, “I’m okay, its cold cloudy day outside.” Remember something. That person didn’t ask you about the weather, that person asked you how YOU are.
How about you Chas? – What are you grateful for?
Sure I’m a little goofy sometimes. Sure I’m a little extra when the situation doesn’t call for it. But, what I never lose site of is how my presence affects others. I’m here today making my co worker’s lives easier. I’m putting the effort and energy into what I do so the world can be a better place. I hope I make people smile a little extra along the way. Today I will enjoy the tasks that sometimes can be tedious. Today I will remind myself to smile even when I am around people who can be draining. Today I will breath slowly and take each hour and minute for what they are. Keeping a calm presence with me and being grateful for the ability to perform. The ability to have guidance and be surrounded by other people that do such a great job. I’ve learned the most successful people (in terms of body, mind, spirit, family, work, etc) have solid morning and nighttime routines. They don’t rush to bed. They don’t rush to hop in the shower. They set disciplines in place to feel the best they can feel. They reflect, they interact, and focus on the things that really matter. Journalism to start my day helps me bring to my forefront, what means lots to me and why NOW is special.
Breathe slowly. Stay present
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