Focus on the Good Stuff at Work

"1) ositive Thoughts and Feelings – Make a conscious decision to transform your negative thoughts and feelings into ones that empower you. This is not about avoiding the bad ones; this is about noticing your thoughts and feelings, and choosing positive ones.

2) Use Positive Words – Pay attention to the words you use with others, about things, and in speaking about yourself. Speak with the most positive words possible. Our words have the power to create, not just describe. As co-workers and especially if you are in a leadership position, the words you use and the things you ay to others have a huge impact.

3) Acknowledge Others – Focus on what you appreciate about the people around you and let them know. Be sincere and let others know the positive impact they have on you and what they are doing well. Whether you are their boss or not, most people are starving for appreciation (especially at work – at the statistics earlier in this article indicated).

4) Appreciate Yourself – Celebrate who you are, what you do, and the many gifts and talents you have. Self-appreciation is not arrogance; it’s an awareness of your own power and the key to self-confidence, success, and fulfillment.

When we truly focus on this good stuff and bring more appreciation to our jobs, our teams, and our companies, the organization itself transforms.

We don’t have to wait until everything is handled. We don’t have to wait until we get it all perfect. And, we don’t have to wait for people to do things exactly as we want them to. We can start appreciating work, life, others, and ourselves exactly as we are, right now.

Don’t wait ‘til it’s too late, focus on the good stuff and tap into the power of appreciation right now!
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Mike Robbins is a business consultant, a sought after keynote speaker, and the author of the bestselling book, FOCUS ON THE GOOD STUFF: The Power of Appreciation (Hardcover, Jossey-Bass/Wiley). He empowers individuals, organizations, and groups of all kinds to appreciate themselves and each other - thus leading to greater success and improved teamwork. He has worked with organizations like Chevron, Wells Fargo, AT&T, and many others. He and his work have been featured in Forbes, the Washington Post, and on ABC News. For more information about his work, his programs, and his book, visit Mike Robbins