What is it about a good quote that can create a positive shift in your day? Time and time again, people cite quotes in their articles, emails, on Facebook and in Twitter posts. The mixture of these words impacts our emotions, heart and mind. They inspire, motivate and uplift our spirit. Some make us ponder the deeper meaning of the words; some move us closer toward ourgoals and dreams while others just make us smile and laugh.
I am moved by meaningful quotes that are aligned with my mission, passions and purpose. Quotes that take me into that delightful combination of heart and head – that fulfill my spirit and give me a zest for life.
“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.”
This quote from Oprah Winfrey reminds me that living my ideal life is a journey, one that requires courage, patience, faith and sometimes a seat belt to wear when things get bumpy.
As a Joy Strategist, one of the foundations I support for my clients is to help weave in structures that assist in increasing their Joy Factor. Increased joy and optimism helps them achieve more of what they yearn for.
There is an increased number of studies that prove increased positivity increases productivity, reduces sick days and presenteeism. One of which, is psychologist Martin Seligman, who cited his research in “Authentic Happiness” of positive emotions among 272 employees during a study of their job performance for 18 months. He concluded that happier people got better performance evaluations and high pay. What if reading a few words a day could help you feel better and potentially create inspired actions so you are living a more fulfilling and successful
life? Would you be willing to spend a few minutes a day to read them?
When I ask my clients to share the quotes that encourage them, I fall in the love with the words they share; whether I have read them once or twenty times.
Here are a few that I believe will inspire you.
“Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.” ~~ Sydney J. Harris
“Not all those that wonder are lost.” ~~ J.R.R Tolkien
“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” ~~Special Olympics
“Joy is increased by spreading it to others.” ~~ Robert Murray McCheyne
What quotes raise your Joy Factor? Leave your favorite one as a comment below to share with us as you partake in the positive ripple effect of wonderful words.
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