Motivational Monday 5/30

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Patricia Rios

Patricia Rios

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In honor of Memorial Day.

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Please enjoy this week’s Motivational Monday inspiration courtesy of Mele Zeno, Human Resources Director at the Orange County Convention Center:

Overcoming Life Challenges to Define Your Story

Nobody goes through life without ever having to face a challenge or two. Stress at work, divorce, disability, illness, and the loss of someone you love can all add up. However, instead of keeping you down, these unexpected events can actually help you achieve your dreams.

Getting back up and pushing yourself to succeed can seem daunting when you’re in the throes of life’s challenges. But it’s doable and something you have to do to lead a proud, fulfilling life. So, where do you begin? Right here, right now by following these steps:

Meet the challenge head on: Nothing will empower you like making an attempt to overcome adversity. When you succeed, you’ll know that you’re strong enough to achieve anything you set your mind to.

Surround yourself with talent: It’s hard to succeed without support from work leaders/boss, family and friends. So, find people you trust, tell them your story and ask them to help you start re-writing it.

Stay positive: Success is the product of a can-do, positive spirit. Find something good in every situation. Embrace it, and then use it to your advantage.

Understand your emotions: Emotions can be irrational, frightening and hard to define. But once you understand why you’re feeling a certain way, you can often identify why you’re acting the way you are, and then change it.

Change the narrative: If you tell yourself that you’re destined to stay down, and that the deck is stacked against you, you’ll likely stay down. So, it’s important to make your success a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Celebrate small successes: You might simply be applying for a promotion, going for a short run or completing a seemingly insignificant task, but celebrating these occurrences can build on your momentum.

Set tangible goals: Pushing yourself to succeed without a tangible goal can take you off path. So, set goals and stay focused.

Catching Kayla:

An inspirational story of how one overcomes life challenges and the example of how a great coach and leader will get you through with the belief that you can win any battle – I got you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpA-FsKLA6A&sns=em

 

 

BRAIN TEASERS FOR THIS WEEK:

A cat is hiding amongst these owls! ->A cat is hiding amongst these owls! Can you spot it?

 

ANSWERS FROM LAST WEEK: 

  1. Airplane Crash: Answer: They were married
  2. A: History repeats itself B: Go 4 It! (Go for it)

 

Make it a great week!

Patricia M. Rios, District HR Manager

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8 Responses

  • Ann Sommers June 2, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Thank you

  • Jody Finzer May 31, 2016 at 11:09 am

    Thank you both! I think I found her….3rd row up from bottom, 2nd one in from the left. Have a great week!

    • Patricia Rios June 2, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Good job Jody!

  • David Winarski May 31, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Thank you both Patricia and Mele.

  • Wendy Briley May 31, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Thanks Patricia!
    Bottom left, light grey

    • Patricia Rios June 2, 2016 at 8:41 am

      Good job!

  • Sal Ferrulo May 30, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Patricia and Mele,
    Have a great Memorial Day!
    Thank you as always!
    Sal

  • Julian Graham May 30, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Thanks Patricia,
    Thanks Mele,

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