๐ฆ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ?
Having explored the value of showing appreciation in our professional lives, I’m curious to hear about your experiences. Did it bring a new energy to your work interactions?
Today Iโd love to share some insights with you around how gratitude can benefit you in your personal life.
Feeling grateful has been scientifically proven to trigger positive changes in your brain. It boosts the production of serotonin and dopamine โ the neurotransmitters responsible for feelings of happiness and well-being.
At the same time, it lowers cortisol levels, effectively reducing stress.
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ
An easy way to embed gratitude in your life, is to start a gratitude journal. Each day, take a moment to write down three things you’re grateful for. These could be simple joys, friends or loved ones, or the beauty in everyday moments.
Or, integrate gratitude into a daily ritual, like sipping your morning coffee, to reflect on who or what brings positivity into your life.
๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐
Personally, I try to include the often-overlooked miracles in my gratitude practice. Our ability to see the sunrise, hear music, or simply the fact of being alive today are extraordinary gifts. Recognizing these aspects can bring a deeper sense of appreciation and joy to your life.
๐ ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐
I encourage you to try a two-minute daily practice for the next two weeks, and to avoid negative thoughts or words during those 2 minutes. Research shows this leads to the biggest results. Observe how this small commitment can lead to a noticeable shift in your stress levels and overall happiness.
Good luck! ๐๐ป
Living Longer, Healthier, Happier and More Successful Through Finding Your Purpose – What Does The Research Say?
โA study found a 15% (!) drop in the risk of dying over the next decade for people finding their purpose, regardless of age.โ
What?!
Raise your hand if you ever subtly rolled your eyes at the mentioning of “finding your purpose ๐ซ”? I get it โ it can sound like part of a motivational YouTube video.
If youโre like me, youโd rather trust data and research than grandiose terms. No crystal-balls magic, just empirically proven benefits. ๐ผ
Well, the research paints a compelling picture: knowing and living your life purpose isn’t just warm and fuzzy; it’s the secret sauce for success.
Here are some of the amazing benefits (sources provided below), accessible for everyone:
๐ช A long-term study found that making a significant step towards finding your purpose caused a 15% drop in the risk of dying over the next decade.
๐ More happiness, stronger relationships, better sleep, and mental health.
๐ฐ Having a sense of purpose predicts greater income and net worth.
๐ And it’s not just personal โ purpose is a key ingredient to exceptional leadership.
โฌ For companies, aligning individual and organizational purpose brings a ton of benefits, from a fourfold boost in engagement to a twofold increase in employee retention.
So many advantages, whatโs the catch? Do you need to save the whales to reap the benefits? Win a Nobel Prize? No, not at all.
(Donโt let me stop you though. ๐)
Also, it’s personal โ you donโt have to share it with anyone. ๐คซ
And here’s the kicker: purpose works regardless of your worldview, religion, or lack thereof. It’s about the impact you want to make – for yourself and others.
In coaching, we’ve got proven processes to help you discover your purpose. DM me if you’re ready to dive in. ๐
Sources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/202108/10-powerful-benefits-of-living-with-purpose
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0092656616300836
https://hbr.org/2014/05/from-purpose-to-impact
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/purpose-not-platitudes-a-personal-challenge-for-top-executives
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/igniting-individual-purpose-in-times-of-crisis
Feeling Valued And Appreciated At Work – How Gratitude and Appreciation Improves Your Relationships
Did you know 2 out of 3 people don’t always feel appreciated at work?
Feeling valued is a fundamental human need – a lack of it can make you feel demotivated, unseen or taken for granted.
While you canโt control who shows appreciation or gratitude towards you, you can take the initiative and lead by example.
Showing gratitude is as fulfilling as receiving it โ it benefits both parties and strengthens relationships. ๐
As we step into the new year, here’s a challenge for you: express genuine appreciation or gratitude to three colleagues in the next 10 days – whether it’s your manager, direct report, peer, or someone from a different department.
It doesn’t have to be spontaneous; what matters is that it’s genuine and heartfelt.
Need some inspiration? Consider these questions:
โขย ย ย ย ย ย ย Who recently exceeded expectations or went above and beyond their role to support you? How did it make you feel?
โขย ย ย ย ย ย ย Which colleague has a positive character trait that you value? Share why you appreciate that trait and provide an example.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย ย Who made a positive impact on your team or your company’s culture? What was the result?
โขย ย ย ย ย ย ย Who offered valuable advice or insights that helped you progress on a project? How did it contribute to your success?
The more you show appreciation and gratitude, the more youโll receive in return. ๐
Imagine if everyone reading this takes up the challenge โ we could kick off 2024 with a wave of positive energy and collaboration. Let’s make it happen! ๐ ๐ช
Lastly, I wish you an happy, fulfilling and successful 2024!
How I Connected To And Enhanced My Intuition
[Right hand] Hi David โ how are you feeling today?
[Left hand] Pretty good, thanks.
[Right hand] Can you be a bit more specific?
[Left hand] I can. I feelโฆ
This has been my morning ritual for the last few weeksโa dialogue with myself that opens a doorway to understanding better what I am feeling in any particular moment. Now, before you start thinking I’ve gone a bit bonkers, let me share why I’ve embraced this new habit.
For much of my life, I relied heavily on logic and reasoning to make sense of the world, absorbing knowledge and analyzing everything. While certainly having itโs merits, it did not significantly enhancing the quality of my life.
In recent years, I consciously shifted focus to the realm of feelings, aiming to elevate my emotional intelligence. This journey has been enriching, enabling me to cultivate more empathy, forge deeper connections, understand myself and others better, find more meaning and sharpen my intuition.
An essential tool to increasing emotional intelligence is to regularly check in with yourself to see what emotions are present in you in that moment.
Interested? You can find many easy-to-use apps out there to support you, like Mood Meter or Feeling Wheel.
Tomorrow kicks off the fourth chapter of my Co-Active Coaching Training, called Process, where intuition plays an important role. And as connecting more to your emotions improves intuition, Iโve created this new habit a few weeks ago. Every morning I set my alarm clock to engage in some self-dialogue.
These seemingly small steps into enhancing emotional intelligence can be investments with lifelong returns, in any field, whether itโs relationships, management or business.
Anticipating the next three days with an amazing group of people, I am committed to bringing not only myself but also a touch more intuition to the table.
My Journey To Become A Coach
Ever caught yourself thinking, ‘I know what’s right for you!’ ๐ค when someone shares a challenge or problem? Guilty as charged! My inner advice-giver used to kick into warp drive. ๐
Over the past few weeks, I embarked on an exciting journey, completing both the Co-Active Training Institute Fundamentals course and the first leg of the Co-Active Intermediate training. What a month! I’ve connected with amazing people and soaked up invaluable knowledge.
My biggest revelation? Surprisingly (๐), I’m not here to serve as a walking encyclopedia of solutions. Each person is the expert of their own life, and the coach’s role isn’t to play the hero, but to empower and guide our clients.
So, how can a coach make a difference? In countless ways! From boosting self-awareness to unlocking hidden strengths, demolishing self-limiting beliefs, sculpting a personal or professional mission, and uncovering core values, to name a few.
You might wonder, โArenโt core values and purpose just for businesses?โ. The truth is, it’s for everyone! They grant you a powerful personal choice. To redesign all aspects of your life according to what truly matters to you, instead of being tossed around by lifeโs circumstances. ๐ช
The Co-Active coaching model adds a dash of magic to these processes. Described as the ‘gold standard’ in coaching, this scientifically backed model creates a powerful connection between coach and client, which can lead to transformational change. In a short time, I’ve witnessed many times how effective this synergy is in helping clients achieve their goals. ๐
As my journey unfolds on LinkedIn, I warmly invite you to hop aboard. If you’re even a bit curious about coaching, send me a message. I would be thrilled to offer you a taste of coaching with a complimentary sample session.
Iโd love to hear from you!