Motivation MONDAY ON GOOD DAY ALABAMA (Page 4)

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Motivated by Voting

Voting allows you to make a difference, be proud, and be part of a team .

Make sure you take time to vote!

Instant Gratification

There IS something pleasurable about instant gratification. A quick look at my phone... A Butterfinger candy bar at the checkout line at the grocery store... A fast order on amazon of something I really don't need.... But remember that instant gratification is just that... "instant." It will not last.

Motivated by Apples

Overcome the Unthinkable

The Smells of Autumn

Not only are apples good for you, they are the "core" of multiple leadership idioms that can help motivate you.

The Smells of Autumn

Overcome the Unthinkable

The Smells of Autumn

You CAN be motivated by smells of Autumn. Did you know that smells (in general) are tied to both emotions and memory, and that Fall/Autumn smells are linked to feelings of comfort and coziness?

Overcome the Unthinkable

In any event, the "unthinkable" event will happen to most of us in our lives. What matter most is how we react and respond.

Motivated by Chewing Gum

The Good Old Days are Today

Chew on this, leaders. Gum can be motivating. Not just for National Chewing Gum Day, but everyday.

The Good Old Days are Today

Sometimes we spend SO much time looking backwards that we forget to enjoy today, and look forward to tomorrow. We should fondly remember the past, enjoy the present, and look positively to the future.

Stop Saying "Just..."

The Good Old Days are Today

Stop Saying "Just..."

Stop saying "just."

You are not "just..."anything!

Here are three reasons why you should stop saying this.

Labor Day Idioms

Potatoes and Motivation

Lower the Temperature

Labor away on a fun project, don't labor/belabor the point, and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Lower the Temperature

Potatoes and Motivation

Lower the Temperature

We all have much better discussion, dialogues, and disagreements when we "lower the temperature." Let's all keep this in mind over the next few months.

Potatoes and Motivation

First, who knew it was National Potato Day? Second, who knew there were so many idioms around potatoes?

D23 and Walt Disney Quotes

D23, the ultimate Disney Fan event just concluded this past weekend. Here are some quotes from Walt Disney that we can use to motivate and inspire ourselves and others!

Olympic Teamwork Tips

D23 and Walt Disney Quotes

Watching the Olympics has really got me thinking about the importance of being a good team player. It can be an athletic team, your work team, or your family team. All of us can be better team players with these three easy tips.

Build a Firm Foundation

D23 and Walt Disney Quotes

Build a Firm Foundation

Houses need a firm foundation. People need a firm foundation. The only way you can survive this crazy world is by having a firm foundation.

Build Relationships while Waiting

This weekend, I met lots of really nice people while waiting 60 minutes for a table at a neat restaurant. Today, I talked about the importance of building relationships while waiting line at a restaurant, play, or other gathering.

Respectful Disagreements

Build Relationships while Waiting

"Tone down the rhetoric."

That is really good advice for all of us, all the time, everyday...especially when we are trying to have respectful disagreements.

Be United

Build Relationships while Waiting

Be United

Are you "united" with your family, your friends, your co-workers, and/or your team? What does it mean to be "united?"

Anniversaries, Motivation, and Emotions from the Inside Out

WBRC-TV celebrates 75 years on the air, and that comes with many emotions, just like the Disney/Pixar hit Inside Out 2.

Post-Vacation Gift Giving

Anniversaries, Motivation, and Emotions from the Inside Out

When you return from a vacation, you could motivate your team by bringing back small, inexpensive gifts.

Motivational Words Ending in "-ate" (#7)

Anniversaries, Motivation, and Emotions from the Inside Out

Motivational Words Ending in "-ate" (#7)

Learn what you should accentu-ate, what you need to elimin-ate, and why you should contempl-ate!

Free Learning in BHM

National Do Something Good for your Neighbor Day

Motivated by Healthy Debate

These places are great locations to take your kids, grandkids, or family members this summer. Whether you are motivated by history, nature, or art, I highly encourage you to take advantage of these great locations in Birmingham

Motivated by Healthy Debate

National Do Something Good for your Neighbor Day

Motivated by Healthy Debate

Healthy debate is the key to quality relationships with your spouse, your boss, your co-workers, your family...just about everyone. If you are going to take part in "healthy" debate, please keep these three tips in mind.

National Do Something Good for your Neighbor Day

Shouldn't every day be "Do something good for your neighbor day?" Here are a few ideas to remind you about your neighbors.

"May" Motivation

Motivated by Social Media

Graduation Motivation

It's May! May these Motivation Monday messages never cease to inspire you. May you discover that what you are looking for has been in front of you the entire time. May the force be with you.

Graduation Motivation

Motivated by Social Media

Graduation Motivation

Graduation season reminds us that it is very important to set goals, to achieve them, and to celebrate and recognize them

Motivated by Social Media

Social Media can motivate others if you follow your local city/town, post positive ideas, and refrain from trying to change others' opinions.

Motivated by Laundry

Motivation from the Solar Eclipse

Who knew that National Laundry Day would give us three good motivational messages to help us be our best?

Motivation from the Solar Eclipse

The solar eclipse is happening today! According to some websites, the next one may not be for another 20+ years. So what are the motivational messages we can gain from this event?

Clothing as Motivation

Motivation from the Solar Eclipse

Clothing as Motivation

The clothes you wear can motivate you, make you happier, and give you a hit of dopamine. Just be sure to consider societal norms as well!

Why Worry?

More March Madness Lessons

Be a Magician

What do you worry about? If you are like me and Lynden Blake WBRC, you worry about many things. It's hard to stop worrying, but you can try and control it.

Be a Magician

More March Madness Lessons

Be a Magician

The magician archetype can get things done. They look for the good in everything and connect to make it happen. Can you be a magician for someone you know?

More March Madness Lessons

There are three questions you should ask yourself to see how March Madness is similar to your daily life!