I hosted my 4th Blogtalk radio show last night and it was so good. My guests, @StaciJShelton and @MyraGolden, were so incredible. We focused on Connecting Using Social Media and one of the things we delved into was how to motivate people. Both of my guests are consultants but do find themselves from time to time “coaching”. Remember, neither one of my guests rehearsed or compared notes prior to the show and I did not even know that I would ask this question.
The question I posed was, How do YOU stay motivated? Both of their comments had a common response, Be grateful. Staci called it a gratitude break. Myra said something that stuck with me. She said, “I purposely stop and literally count on my ten fingers, all the things that I am thankful for. After I do this, I cancel any reservations I have made to a pity party.” We almost started shouting on the radio.
Staci told me that the things she is thankful for might seem simple, but, things like health, strength, sound mind, peace, family, etc. Many of the things we take for granted, she rattled off without hesitation.
Myra and I (before the show ended) did an exercise. We both listed 10 things we were thankful for. Let me see if I can remember,
1. Health
2. Family
3. Job
4. Dinner time
5. Fun time with the family
6. Jesus
7. God’s protection
8. God’s favor
9. Twitter
10. Facebook
I have a challenge for you. When you find yourself in a funk, pause and do what I am calling, THE MYRA (she gave me permission..LOL). What is THE MYRA? Take a purposeful pause, hold up both hands, and rattle off TEN THINGS that you are thankful for. I promise and I can guarantee that after this exercise, you will feel 100% better. Isn’t it amazing that when we realize that we do have a lot to be thankful for, a smile just appears on our face. #thingsthatmakeyousayhmmmm!!!
You have been MOTIVATED!!
