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Welcome to Love Mondays, a weekly newsletter designed as a 3-minute hit to fire up the other 10,077 minutes of your week.
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Pay it forward for a better world
We've all heard the phrase "Pay it Forward" and we all know that spreading kindness and generosity feeeels good. So as we enter the season of giving (yes it's here!), it's a great time to look at how we can live and lead with more altruism, and inspire others to do the same.
As my Grandpa used to say "if serving is beneath you, leadership is beyond you". There's a leader in all of us and each of us has the power to change lives and the world for the better!
When someone does a good deed for you, how does it make you feel? Write it down.
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Consider: what it means to give freely without expecting anything in return.
Practice: taking notice of what others do to help and support you.
Decide to: start a habit of paying it forward each day.
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One good deed at a time
Can you think of a time when someone said or did something that lifted your spirits, boosted your confidence, or restored your faith in humanity? Do you remember that feeling of warmth and gratitude? It's amazing how much impact a small act can have, and passing this feeling on to others is something any of us can do!
Whether it's at work or in your community, there are many ways we can incorporate kindness and good deeds into our daily lives. And it doesn't have to cost you a cent. Sharing your time, your knowledge, your gratitude, or your words of support and encouragement is all it takes to start filling the world with selflessness, generosity, and kindness.
And you never know when your actions will lead others to do the same.
Paying it forward is good for the world and it's good for you -- science says so. Sharing kindness and goodwill helps our minds and bodies in many ways by helping to reduce stress, relieve pain and boost our energy levels.
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At this time of year, it's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of shopping, socialising, and wrapping up work. This holiday season, let's look for opportunities to share some goodwill - with colleagues, friends, family, and strangers - and do our part to make the world a better place for each other!
How will you pay it forward this week?
Perhaps the gift of epic leadership might be just the thing. Why not sign up a team and invite the people you want to pay it forward to the most this season? Connect and grow in leadership together, while giving them a gift they'll never forget. That's a win/win!
Love your Mondays.
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