19. November 2018

Nov 19 – Is your gratitude conditional? Do you only offer your thanks when it is expected or out of politeness, or is your gratitude ever flowing? While most of us have been raised to say "please" and "thank you," too often thankfulness is more of a gesture than a heartfelt feeling of appreciation. Every moment of every day, there are reasons to be grateful, and the feelings should be expressed in our actions and sharing with others, not just when it is expected. Take an MM&I Moment this...

26. March 2012

March 26, 2012 – Does success seem elusive? What is your idea of success? Is this truly what you believe or has your definition of success been influenced by others and their beliefs? Do you feel you have reached success or that you still have a long way to go? Do you fear that once you achieve success, it may change you in a way that you don’t desire because of how you have seen success affect and influence others? No matter where you believe you are on your scale of success, the true...

21. November 2011

Nov 21, 2011 – Is appreciation a daily habit? How has appreciation played a role in getting you where you are today? Have you given it much thought or is it something that is taken for granted? It is a well-known fact that when others feel valued and appreciated, they care more about whatever they are doing. When others feel appreciated and acknowledged, they will seek ways to do more because they know it will be recognized and supported. If it has been a while since you have let those in...

15. August 2011

Aug 15, 2011 - Have you laughed lately? When is the last time you had a good long side-splitting laugh? Has life and work been so intense that humor has gone by the wayside because of the serious matters at hand? Do you find yourself smiling out of courtesy or as a response instead of from pleasure and internal delight? Take an MM&I Moment to think of something that you know would make you laugh out loud. Is it a movie? Then get it out or rent it and watch it. Is it a silly face? Then make...

30. May 2011

May 30, 2011 – Are you anticipating the best? By the end of each work day, do you feel excited and invigorated in anticipation of the next day or physically drained and emotionally spent – actually glad that the day is over? If you are feeling drained or emotionally raw from the day, then it is time to take a step back and figure out what you need to do to make it enjoyable and rewarding. Each day should feel like a precious gift full of unexpected and anticipated joy in what you are doing...