Emotional Impact - Part II

 

Proverbs 13:20 - "Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble." (Holy Bible. New Living Translation)

 

 

Today, instead of talking about who YOU hang around with, I thought I'd change things up a bit and focus on THIS question: WHO HANGS AROUND YOU?

 

And, on top of that, "How do they benefit from doing so?"

 

The people that hang around you...what do they get out of it? Are they BETTER by doing so? Are they STRONGER emotionally by doing so? Is their attitude better and more positive by hanging around you? What have they learned about how to handle and improve the EMOTIONAL IMPACT of their emotions in their lives by hanging around you?

 

I'm not saying that you have to be PERFECT...that, my friend, is impossible! I'm not saying that you have to put pressure on yourself to be something that you are not and that you could never be (perfect).

 

YOU decide - NOW - to "set the pace" with those around you. YOU decide to be the one that "turns the negative into the positive" whenever you can. YOU decide to share your positive attitude and your ability to NOT let "emotions" get the best of you (and to use that as an excuse for your actions) with those around you as a way to build a "better" and "stronger" work place.

 

Let me throw this out to you...chances are that you are ALREADY doing these things.

 

That's right. If this is not an "act" or if this is a part of who you REALLY are then, guess what? You are already having that kind of positive impact on those around you.

 

And, if not, stop being shy about it and let "it" (positive power) come out!

 

Do so and watch what happens.

 

Remember, this is how we "change our world"...one person at a time.

 

And, friend, YOUR TIME IS NOW!

 

Be sure to join me for the conclusion in the next article and also be sure to check out the podcasts that go along with the articles by clicking on one of the podcast links below.

 

Until then, whatever you do, always be sure to...

 

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

 

Mike



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Emotional Impact

Here we are at the start of another new series...this time I'll be talking about EMOTIONS and how they impact (effect) us as well as those around us.

Let me give you a little background as to how these thoughts came about for this series. A couple of weeks ago, while at church on a Sunday morning, the preacher said something along the lines of, "Your emotions tend to reflect the emotions of those you spend time with".

That was a little different than things I have heard in the past concerning "those you spend time with". I've shared with you several times about how I've heard that your financial situation will be the average of the 5 (or 10) people that you spend the most time with.

So, it would also make sense that those same people would influence your emotions as well, does it not?

Hey, let's get down to it here: WE ARE LIKE THOSE WE HANG AROUND!

Side note: How much influence do YOU have on THEM as opposed to THEM on YOU?

On that particular Sunday the preacher also shared the following scripture from Proverbs 13:20 - "Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble." (Holy Bible. New Living Translation)

Hey, isn't that just common sense? Think about it and, again, examine your close associates/friends. It really should cause us all to think carefully about that group of people!

At the same time, it's important for us to also consider the following question: "What "emotions" do YOU put/send out?" Hey listen, we all know that emotions have an impact on others...YOU'VE experienced it from others and you have also HAD THAT IMPACT on others.

We'll be discussing these things in more detail in the last two parts of this series, but I also want to leave you with one more thought to consider: "Do your emotions 'control or direct' your attitude OR does your attitude 'control or direct' your emotions?"

Whatever you do, don't use the excuse, "I'm an emotional person" to allow you to act in ways that are not productive or helpful that CAN be corrected and/or improved. That's too easy and it's also too easy to allow that to become an actual "belief" in our lives.'

HOMEWORK: Between now and the next installment, pay close attention to the emotions of those that you spend the most time with and then compare them to your own emotions. Notice how these people "react" to situations and then, again, compare to your own reactions.

You may be surprised at what you find.

Thanks for your time and I hope to see you here for the next part of this series. Until then, whatever you do, be sure to...

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

Mike

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"L" in BELIEF

 

- LIFE -

 

I'm sure you've seen bumper stickers or T-shirts with a variation of the phrase, "Stuff Happens!" splashed across them, right?

 

You've probably even heard some say - with the same thought and/or attitude - "Life Happens". In my opinion, taken in that context, it is a very NEGATIVE thought about life.

 

When we approach LIFE with that type of attitude - that it just "happens" - we choose to give up our ability and our power to be able to do something about our life and the events that take place as part of that life.

 

You will have to listen to the podcast (see the two links below) to hear me say that exact same phrase but with different emphasis and enunciation to help us look at it in a little bit different way... Life, with all of it's ups and downs, good and bad and all experiences - HAPPENS each and every day. It is what makes UP our life! THAT'S A GOOD THING, friend!

 

Though on opposite ends of the spectrum, feelings of joy as well as feelings of sadness both remind us, through these emotions and feelings, that we are ALIVE!!

 

Think about it. Let's look at that last thought in two different ways:

     1. At times, those on their death bed are numb and lifeless. Sometimes they may even be in a coma and unable to react to things that take place around them.

     2. When people get into a deep depression they often "check out" or become numb to what is around them. They can even become unable to react to things that take place around them.

 

I want to encourage YOU to "LIVE Life" and to embrace all of the emotions that come with this roller coaster ride. I understand that it is not always easy. I understand that it is not always pleasant. I understand that it is not always fun.

 

But, you know what? If all we ever experienced in life was "good", then how would we be able to gage how good life really is? Make sense?

 

The "down times" in our life, the sad times, and yes, the bad times, all help us become more thankful and aware of the "up" times and the good times.

 

Be thankful. Take advantage of all aspects of life that you have available to you today and never forget to LIVE today. It's the only day we have, friend.

 

And, as you do so, always remember to...

 

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

 

Mike

 

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