[This is Part # 9 of a 20 Part Series to Improve Your Strengths] — Take the Strengths TEST
Quote: “If you want to accomplish anything in life, you can’t just sit back and hope it will happen. You’ve got to make it happen.” -Chuck Norris (that’s right!)
Definition: “that which gives personal purpose and direction to behavior”
It rained this less-than-favorable day of mine. My car’s A/C was out (and this was 100°F, 3000% humidity Houston, TX weather) and the windows quickly fogged up. The house was infested with the most God-awful fire ants that aren’t even supposed to be in the United States. I’ve had an ever growing list of home chores to do… and all I could think about was just crashing and letting the day slip on by.
Sound like a normal day? It used to be and I hated it! I use the word ‘hate’ very sparingly and rightly so… I just cannot stand letting the world get to me like that anymore!
You might say I’ve turned all of those little “challenges” into glaring reminders of opportunity! A simple flip of the “outlook on life” switch and lemons become lemon bars. Mmmmmm…
These low motivation days can really get to us and knock our self-esteem down low, without much in the way of improvement… unless you plan ahead and know how to actively fight off these “bottom of the barrel” moments.
What follows is a mini-barrage of self-motivation improving ideas… I trust you’ll be as motivated as you can as you absorb this important strengthening exercise.