Picture this: You can’t sleep. Constant stress, day in and
day out; all you can think about are heavy workloads, unrealistic deadlines,
difficult working conditions, difficult people, and mandatory meetings. It’s
going to be another crummy day! Change your thoughts, change your results. It’s
easier than you think!
Wake up, love that beautiful body you see in the mirror, be
passionate about the work you do, brew yourself a cup of “joy juice or a coffee,”
insert your favorite hobby in you body you are energized and feel like a
million dollars; and that’s felling good enthusiasm, positive energy, and
positive thought.
The truth of the matter is “thinking matters!” What you
think and believe about yourself, your job, and what kind of attitude you have
is the foundation for creating excellence with enthusiasm. It begins with you.
How much do you think of yourself as the best at what you do now? If you are
having a problem with this concept, put a sign on your door that says “I’m
Awesome.” Or you can visualize a great big beautiful, grey, white tusked
pachyderm balancing himself standing on a ball on one leg! Do you have an “I
can” attitude equal to that of the pachyderm? Let go of having to have the last
word or having to be right!
Find positive things to say about the people you work with,
even when you don’t feel like it. Give that person a reason to feel good about
the work he or she does. You are a true leader influencing those around you
with positive energy. You have just demonstrated an act of kindness as well as
making those around you feel important, productive, and motivated.
Choosing a positive and fun attitude means you are able to
demonstrate the positive reception of the gifts and talents of all of the
people with whom you are working. You are able to let go of knee –jerk judgment
and your expected outcomes. Being truly present and aware of what’s happening
in the present moment, you will be open to new ideas and new ways to approach
the situation. That genuine smile you happen to be wearing tells people you
love life and you are there to welcome them in an environment of appreciation
and productivity. The opportunity to create excellence knocks at your door.
Give yourself permission to adapt a creative and fun
attitude. A creative attitude allows you to focus on how to make things better
at work and at home. As a leader you are not spending time complaining and
moaning, you are looking to bring joy and fun wherever you are. Tapping into
your sense of humor and wit gives you the opportunity to create cohesiveness
and communicate sensitive information in a way your co-workers get the point
minus the anxiety associated with negative situations. Non-offensive humor
diffuses tension and anxiety, reduces stress, and increases resiliency,
building bonds between people. Humor and laughter create shared perspectives
creating positive energy.
What kind of energy do you give off? All of us are part of
great swirling invisible positive and negative energy fields. In order to
create excellence with enthusiasm and self-empowerment, we need to know how to
harness positive energy-loving and nurturing forces from within; that is
compassion, courage, forgiveness, and faith. Most of your brain is not conscious
of your world, just what you feed it. If you feed negative thoughts, then your
mind will build a world of suspicion, defeat and even hate. Negative energy
alienates us from being our best selves. We can generate it with our own fear.
Stop focusing on everything that doesn’t work right.
Positive thought looks for other positive thought energies
to bind with. When we can be the best people we are capable of being, we spread
positive energy, we heal, and we influence the energy and behavior of others.
Harness positive energy by calming your mind focusing on your breath (taking in
a deep breath) letting your thoughts go by without judgment, exhaling deeply to
activate the relaxation response. You only need a minute to do this. Your body
will love you; you will love how you feel and the ability to respond with
confidence, and your co-workers will love you even more. Be open to inspiration
and creativity, and take pleasure in laughter and play. Create Excellence with
Enthusiasm and Self-Empowerment to the power of Thought!
That is why I say,
“Think
highly of yourself for the world takes you at your own estimate.”