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During the final days of an old year it is hard to ignore the many words of inspiration and strength being proffered for the new one.  It might be considered strange that we attach so much importance to hearing words of motivation at this time of the year.  After all, whilst it may be the start of another 12 months, the first day of January is only the day after 31 December.

If you read newspapers, watch TV or listen to the radio, you cannot avoid hearing a whole range of short inspiring stories about amazing things that have been accomplished by people in all walks of life.  Some of these people are celebrities whilst others might be individuals who live in your town, village or even road. You might hear about one specific thing someone has done.  Or, you might draw inspiration messages from the many acts of kindness or heroism demonstrated during the lifetime of someone who has died during the previous 12 months.

Many of us start a new year with resolutions about being better in some way or other.  These often include being healthier or fitter.  But they can also involve a determination to act in a way that has a beneficial effect on the lives of those around you that has been inspired by the words of inspiration you have heard in these days between Christmas and the New Year. Pay attention then and see if there is a story or some encouraging quotes that might make a big difference to your 2012.

“If you ask any of the nibs who move in diplomatic circles
and are accustomed to handling tricky affairs of state,
he will tell you that when matters have reached a deadlock,
it is not a bit of good just sitting on the seat of the pants
and rolling the eyes up to heaven
– you have to turn stones and explore avenues
and take prompt steps through the proper channels.”

P.G. Wodehouse (The Mating Season)

 
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“Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The love-song which they bring;
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing.”

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
(Edmund Hamilton Sears 1810-76)

Merry Christmas.

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“If we listened to our intellect,
we’d never have a love affair.
We’d never have a friendship.
We’d never go into business,
because we’d be too cynical.
Well, that’s nonsense.
You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time,
and build your wings on the way down.”

Annie Dillard

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Inside of you is a BIG dream. I’m not talking about big by other people’s standards. It’s a big dream to YOU. Maybe your big dream is to be in a passionate and loving relationship. Maybe it’s to have children. Perhaps you want to be a celebrity a best-selling author or a seven-figure business owner. Whatever your particular big dream is it’s something that you are truly longing for.

It’s because it’s so important to you the thought of not achieving it scares you to death. You may find yourself paralyzed around it. Self-doubt may arise. You may question whether you are equipped to have that dream come to fruition. All of this self-doubt can cause you to stay stuck in a rut!

Here’s the cure: Be OUTRAGEOUS and BE BOLD!

For goodness sake, you don’t have forever to make this dream come true! Take advantage of this now. Sure you’ll question whether you’re good enough. So what? Yes you’ll fumble and face obstacles along the way Good! It’ll build character and make your life story ever more interesting.

Stop sitting on the sidelines waiting for your big dream to come true. You need to take action and take action NOW.

Here’s how:

1. Test your dream: Does your dream really light you up? If it doesn’t you need to dream bigger. The way to know if you’re totally lit up is if the dream creates a buzzing sensation inside of you that you can’t tell whether it’s nervousness or excitement. When you feel that always choose to view this energy as excitement!

2. Take a Big Hairy Audacious Step: What’s one outrageous thing that you could do that will help you achieve your dream? It has to be something so bold that it stirs that excited or nervous feeling inside of you again. It can’t be something ordinary. Ordinary will keep you stuck in the same rut. Instead go for bold. The mere act of doing it regardless of the results it yields will turn the stagnant energy around.

3. Brag tell people about your bold step: We are taught in this society that it’s better to be modest and demonstrate humility by discussing what’s not working. Well it’s not. Sometimes when you downplay your strengths and achievements you start to get caught up in a negative thinking pattern. You start to believe that your complaints are the only truths you have. Instead celebrate what you’ve done. Talk about how, despite your apprehension you took bold action. As you do you may even inspire your friends to take their own bold action!

So what’s your next outrageous step? Your dream awaits you!

Ann Thomas is a motivational speaker, author, certified life coach and founder of Evolving Goddess, a company devoted to teaching women around the world how to connect with their divinity and love and accept themselves unconditionally so that they can be happy, feel at peace, and create a magnificent life.

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Too often we underestimate the power of a touch,
a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring,
all of which has the potential to turn a life around.


Leo Buscaglia

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“In this world, real greatness cannot be bought
nor can it be borrowed,
and it certainly cannot be won.
You see, the price of greatness can only be paid with
the currency of personal growth.
Every growth experience on the road to becoming
the person you dream of being
transforms you into a greater person.”

Wes Beavis (Become The Person You Dream Of Becoming)

 
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By Cory Geffre, http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Cory_Geffre

Imagine the place you work 20 years from now. Are they still in business? What is it like? What are the employees like? Does anybody know that you ever worked there? Did you make enough of an impact that people are still talking about it?

Many people are happy enough “just doing their job.” Yet I think that we are all capable of more. Over the span of my career, I have managed to leave long lasting positive marks at several places I have worked.

Just recently I worked part-time for a large nursing home chain in order to keep my nursing license current and make sure I didn’t lose touch with the changes in the industry. During my year of work, I was responsible for establishing or correcting three major policies and procedures that improved or expedited patient care. People may not be able to name the person that fought for the policies to be implemented, but it is an impact that will be noticeable in 20 years. I am okay with people not know who made the changes, because I know I made an impact.

At another company I worked for, I helped them change their shipping procedures and the primary shipping company they used. That move netted an annual savings of 1 million dollars, I imagine that very few people will remember who helped make those changes, but the owner of the company will likely never forget.

Although it may not be very important if all of the employees know who made the changes, it is important that as an employee you are engaged in making positive changes. So the best question to ask yourself may be… Is the place I am working at better, the same or worse because of me?

Be honest. Only one answer is acceptable. If you answered the same or worse there is still time to make a change. You don’t have to make the change to impress anybody or to even get a pay raise, sometimes you need to make the change just to keep yourself connected and engaged to what you do every day. If you answered the place you are working is better… Congratulations! Keep working. It may be possible that you will become one of the company’s greatest agents of change.

Leave your mark. Do it for your patients, your customers, your people & yourself. When you are part of positive change your work becomes exciting, you become exhilarated and when the time comes for you to move on you can do so knowing that you left your mark.

Cory Geffre is passionate about business and life, but he is most passionate about helping other people unlock their own maximum potential. This passion has lead Cory to pursue his lifelong dream of being an author, speaker and trainer… but don’t use the term motivational speaker for Cory, instead he is often called an inspirational educator. He has earned that title because of his gift for inspiring and engaging people. Now Cory spends his time on helping businesses, organizations, healthcare and long term care facilities in the areas of workforce development, management & motivation.

Find out more and meet Cory at: http://www.corygeffre.com

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“Avoid casting blame on an external force
for your bad feelings about life.
Nothing outside yourself can control
your thinking or your actions.”

Susan Jeffers (Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway)

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“Outer motivation, at it’s best, is only temporary.
As we practice constant and continual thought replacement
and fill ourselves with more and more inspiring, faith-filled thoughts,
we will stay inspired on the inside
and the outer motivation will come naturally
and will not fade.”

Larry Di Angi (The Magic Is In The Extra Mile)

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