Joy's Write-a-long

  Give thanks with a grateful heart, not only on “Thanksgiving Day” but every day. October 11, 2021, is Thanksgiving Day in Canada.   It reminds most of us to be thankful for all the material things i.e., our home, job, business, car etc.   and to be thankful for our family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, employees, vendors, customers etc.  and above all thank God for the gift of Life He has blessed us with. Human brains are accustomed to reciprocating to rules and regulations.   So, when there are special days like Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, people remember those days and wish accordingly on those special days remembering the people involved. Our brains are trained to say a “Thank you” to someone when they have done a good deed to you.   We thank God for the good things happened to us, for protecting us and keeping us safe from any foreseen danger, from the storm that passed last night, for bringing us safely home durin...

  What impact do Inspirational Leaders have on employees.   On their performance, organizational and personal development. Even the best employee needs motivation to bring out their best performance and utmost potential.    Unfortunately, some managers have reached their peak through media hype.   They sway others to do as they ask them and that’s why they remain Managers and not turn into Leaders.   Inspirational Leaders take immediate action because they care and are concerned about their employees. They believe if their employees are taken care of, they will take care of their clients.   Inspirational Leaders not only impact their employees’ lives but also their families and sometimes their generations too, in a positive way.   WHAT DO INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS DO? ·           They make themselves available and approachable ·           They connect with yo...

  It’s been over a month that I haven’t written on my blog. My apologies since I have been so very busy with my other commitments. I am hoping to make time at least once in two weeks to write something on my blog.   As a freelance writer one of the  things I have been occupied with is “Therapeutic Writing”.   I have had about 5 sessions on Therapeutic Writing coaching groups and individuals over a month and a half.   It’s been my most immensely satisfying accomplishment where I help people and make a difference in their lives. Helping them to cope with their stress and discover themselves and helping them to get answers to their questions that have been sitting with them for a long time.   Here is something what people had to say.   Their names have been kept anonymous for privacy purpose. “It was an eye opener to me as it gave me a direction to channelize and pen down my thoughts.   You taught me the right way to journal my thoughts and ideas a...

  1.       Love unconditionally! No matter what. 2.       Never give up on asking anything you want (from God) – Ask and you shall receive 3.       Forgive and forget (the people who have hurt you) 4.       Be alert (of the things happening around you) 5.       Get away by showing a sad face. (Be Humble) 6.       Relax and take a breathe (Be calm and cool – don’t jump into conclusions) 7.       Sleep until your tiredness is gone (Get good rest) 8.       Wake up all energized (after a good rest) 9.       Its OK to roll in the dirt and have fun – you still look pretty as long as your heart is good (Have fun) 10.   Take time to sniff the grass and leaves (Don’t rush things – make time to think) 11.   Leave your trademark wherever you ...

    Man without vision shall perish - Proverbs 29:18 “Dream what you want to be, the kind of life you wish to build and believe in that dream.  Be prepared to work for it.  Always remember each dream is important because it is your dream, it is your future, and it is worth working for” John Maxwell. Peoples Principles Our success, fulfilment and happiness depend upon our ability to relate to people effectively.  The key to relating to others is putting you in someone else’s place instead of putting them in place.  Treat people the way you want to be treated.  See people as assets, not adversaries. If you see them as assets, you will bring out the potential in them.  If you see them as adversaries, you will be continually sparring with them, trying to defend your position.  Remember, the word “WE” is the most important word in the English language. What draws others to me as a LEADER? C H ...

  The Wikipedia definition of Self- awareness is “ conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires” The process is painful, but it leads to greater self- awareness and personal development.    Self-awareness is the first step to personal development. Without self-awareness you will always feel your way is the right way.   You will always feel what you think is always correct.   Self-awareness helps you to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and be empathetic.   It helps you to make changes in your lifestyle, changes in how you speak, changes in how you walk, changes in how you dress, personal hygiene changes, changes in how you behave, changes in the way you think and perceive things, changes in the way how you feel. It helps you face reality.   It gives a meaning to your life and helps you grow within.   Only when you grow within you will start to grow outward.      It is very easy to point fingers at ot...

  Life is filled with mysteries, happiness, success, opportunities, breakthroughs, sadness, breakdowns, failures and much more.   We live just once on this earth.   We pass through this life just once.   So why not make the best of it and live it to the fullest.   If you have made a lifelong difference in at least one person’s life you have lived your life to the fullest.     Be bold and courageous, do not fear because fear will put you down, fear will keep you behind, and fear will not bring out your potential for what you were born to do.   There is a purpose in all our lives. We need to find out that purpose.   Dream, and dream BIG.   Dream so big that you cannot accomplish your dream by yourself alone, but you need all the people around you to help you accomplish your dream.   In this way you will connect with all the people whether you know them personally or not.   In this way you will make a difference in other people’s ...

  Sometimes CHANGE is inevitable, but at times our mindset is so obstinate and refuses to go with the flow of change.  Human beings have the tendency to normally accept change when it is external.  For some, even the external change is obnoxious and revolting.  Here are some examples of external changes: -           From manual typewriters – we changed to electronic typewriters – to computers - laptops. -           From switch board lines – we changed to electronic board lines – and now direct lines. -           From land line telephones – to cell phones – to smart phones – to video chatting. -           From a kerosene stove – to an electric range. -           From fountain pens - to ballpoint pens. -      ...