Josh Hinds Motivation and Inspiration Journal

As you move through your day remain open to those things which give you a sense of joy and fulfillment. Write them down as you experience them, realizing that they may very well be worthy of more of your time.

When you spend time in pursuit of the things you are passionate about life moves more easily than when you are working on things which don’t give you this same sense of fulfillment. While it’s vital to seek out and dedicate time to your passions be sure to give your absolute best in whatever task you find yourself in.

When you become a person who is known to give your best in any & every undertaking it never goes unnoticed. Opportunity seeks to find that special breed of person who treats even the most seemingly menial things with the same enthusiasm they would more monumental undertakings.

Whether we realize it or not those with opportunities to share always exist and they’re always actively looking for people who give their best in all they do. Strive to be that person and you will be the beneficiary of many incredible rewards.

Keep clearly in mind that how you treat the little things often determines how many chances you will get to do the bigger things which in turn leads to greater rewards in life.

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

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Whether or not we choose to believe it, for the most part you and I have a clean slate with each new sun rise. Whatever happened yesterday, good or bad is now rooted in the past.

In the moment in which we now find ourselves, we have the ability to focus in on and do the things which will serve us for the better, or we can give our attention to those things which will re-ignite whatever thoughts were causing us to remain stuck.

We have a choice, and fortunately, it isn’t all that difficult to set the tone early on in your day. Does that mean you’re guaranteed not to meet with a challenge early on that will knock you off course or throw you for a loop? Of course not, but in the event that something (or someone) shows up with such an agenda you’ll find yourself a lot more prepared to deal with it and be able to adjust course accordingly.

Here are some simple, but effective ideas you can use to start your day out on a positive note.

Upon waking up, name at least ten people you’re thankful for – recount those in your life who’ve had a positive impact on you. Think of those who have in some way helped to make you the unique person you are. Don’t sell yourself short here.

No matter what place you may find yourself in now, you’re still an amazing person, with unique gifts and talents. You don’t have to believe it, but it’s still the absolute truth! Practicing gratitude is a powerful thing that helps to reconnect us with our inner power, and the abilities which make up who we are.

Give thanks for your talents and skills – each of us has been blessed with special skills and talents. You may not feel as though you’ve completely developed all of yours up to this point in your life, but that doesn’t change the fact that you’ve got them.

Think through those things that others compliment you on, those are talents. Don’t underestimate all the amazing bits and pieces that go into making you the person you are. As you identify and give thanks for the talents that were bestowed upon you commit to develop them and become more proficient in their use.

Write down your days most important action steps the night before – The simple act of writing down the following days most important tasks will give you a plan to move on the next day. Keep in mind that you can get the most productive mileage if you’ll put your “super tasks” at the top, where you’ll complete them first.

For the purpose of this article consider Super Tasks as those things which upon their completion will give you the absolute most bang for your buck. Consider the difference between a “super task” and say one of lesser importance. A super task might be: Calling on a prospective client, while one that doesn’t quite hold such importance in the grand scheme of things might be: cut the grass.

While both are important, and you want to get both done, the simple fact is the first example is going to lead towards a greater reward then the latter. You see, it’s more a matter of separating items which fall into the category of “busy work” versus those which can move us forward at a maximum pace. Another such “super task” might be to spend time studying your industry or chosen profession.

Review the actions steps you wrote down the night before – As you are looking over the items you wrote down, close your eyes and see yourself completing them and experiencing the wonderful sense of accomplishment for having done so. After you have visualized yourself finishing the items on your daily action list take a deep breath and begin your day working on and completing them.

Keep in mind that each new day is just that — an opportunity to turn the page, and implement daily actions that can steer your life in the direction you wish it to go. You can sail your ship, or choose to remain mired in inaction and float aimlessly, dependent upon whatever life may throw your way. My sincere hope for you is that you will choose the first option.

And remember…

It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

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Make a point to introduce a little laughter into your day. Much like taking a vitamin, it’ll do wonders for promoting more joy and happiness in your life.

Instead of just waiting to laugh, be proactive about it — partake in things that will actually cause you to smile more, or even burst out in laughter. A few ideas might include: watch or listen to a comedy. Think back on a humorous event that makes you smile.

The point is, take a moment to just experience a bit of laughter. It has the power to literally change your current state or outlook.

Don’t believe me? The next time you’re feeling down, see for yourself how impossible it is to stay in a sad state when you’re experiencing something that truly takes your mind off what’s bothering you and makes you laugh. It might not be a permanent fix, but often all you need is relief in the current moment.

And that’s worth considering isn’t it?

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

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To achieve more, be a person of action. Throughout your day keep in mind the old saying, “all else fails without action”. As you put forth effort on the things you deem to be most worthwhile, you will find that your inner belief system grows.

The beliefs you hold about yourself determine the goals you are able to manifest in your life. Dream big, for when you do, truly you will see that your life becomes one filled with rich life experiences.

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

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Here’s a positive affirmation you can use when you find yourself needing a bit of inspiration…

“Through ongoing commitment to my own personal and professional development I am becoming the type of person other seek out and wish to do business with.

At the end of each day I reflect on my progress to make sure I did the little things — those items which when performed show that I go above and beyond simply what’s expected.

Anyone can do what’s expected, but those who are serious about getting ahead look for opportunities to serve others at a greater level. Doing the latter are the things that make me stand out favorably among others in the marketplace. Every day I am moving closer towards the goals I have set.

I am as worthy as anyone of achieving success. With each step forward I am moving confidently in the directions of my dreams and attracting those into my life who can help me get there.”

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

* Josh is the author of Why Perfect Timing is a Myth: Tips for Staying Inspired and Motivated Day in and Day out! Grab your copy at http://www.getmotivation.com/booklet/

Because of the very fact that you’re reading this right now I have a strong suspicion that you believe wholeheartedly in the importance of goal setting and planning for the future. For which I congratulate you! Sadly not everyone does.

That said, do you give equal time to reflect on just how far you have come? Do you celebrate the successes and life achievements you have had? You should for a host of reasons, not the least of which is that in doing so you’ll find it to be a wonderful source of fuel and strength. A powerful source of validation that can move you more swiftly along the path of your current plan.

Making sure we keep our motivational batteries charged is essential. Tapping into your past achievements is an easy and extremely effective way to recharge your personal belief system, which in turn provides you with what’s needed to charge full steam ahead in the lofty pursuit of your dreams.

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

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If there’s one thing you must grasp if you wish to experience an increase in productivity and a strong sense of achievement day to day it’s the concept that not every task is created equal.

This is especially true when it comes to those things which when completed will lead to a greater sense of accomplishment & feeling of success and achievement.

Far too many people look at having completed the items on their To Do lists as a sure sign that they’re achieving at a great level. The problem with this line of thinking is that in many cases the items which make it onto our lists are little more than busy work — items which do require attention, but in the grand scheme of things having completed them doesn’t serve us in a greater capacity with respect to our larger, more important goals — the big things that when completed actually move us closer to our grand vision — the one we hold for our lives, whether personal or professional.

The challenge is that while you may feel like you’re making progress, because after all, you are checking items off during the day — if you’re not taking a careful inventory and ensuring that the things you are working on in the first place will yield your greatest R.O.I.O.T (return on investment of time) then it’s likely that you will end up feeling as though the larger life plans you hold for yourself aren’t making any headway.

Which by the way you would be correct, they aren’t, not because you aren’t working, but because you’re not working and putting forth the necessary effort into the specific task needed to yield the exact true result you are after.

That’s why I say, all tasks aren’t created equal. Commit this to memory — and always be asking the question “If I work on this task, when completed will it yield the greatest overall result and sense of accomplishment for me.

Will having achieved it move me closer to my larger plan?” If the answer you get back is anything but a resounding yes then you need to reschedule what it is you’re planning to work on and replace it with a task that will yield you the greatest return on investment of time (R.O.I.O.T). It’s that simple.

You and I have a choice as to what we give our time to. We don’t have a choice as to how much time we have. No matter how hard we try we’re not going to be able to squeeze anymore than 24 hours out of our day. The good news is you don’t even have to try IF you’ll grasp and put into practice the ongoing habit of asking the question mentioned above, and working on those items which when completed will yield the greatest results.

To clarify here’s a make believe To Do list item — I’ve made reference to an example which will serve you the best and one which might be more in line with “busy work”, which may make you feel good to get them done, but in the grand scheme of things won’t serve you had you instead chosen to spend your time on other things.

Example item that might appear on your To Do list…

* Vacuuming the house -  while this can certainly be a worthwhile undertaking, is it really as important say if you’re larger goal was to “increase your sales for the month”?

No of course it isn’t.

A far more effective use of your time would be to schedule this as a lower priority item, or find a way to have someone else do it for you if that’s a possibility. While it may feel nice to complete this task, it’s not going to yield the same result if you were to replace this task with one such as “give a follow-up call to the people I met at the seminar I attended who showed an interest in my product or service”.

As you can see the latter is going to move you closer to what you’ve identified as your most important goals. Plus, once you’ve completed the tasks which will have the greatest return on your investment of time then you can go ahead and knock out the other things.

The key thing to remember is that you’ve got to be vigilant in working on and first completing those items which will give you the greatest return on your time spent.

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-What are your thoughts? Do you have any ideas to help with improving productivity?

Accomplishing the goals you set for yourself is largely a matter of consistently keeping the junk thoughts which pop up throughout the day to a minimum. You know the ones I’m talking about — those little voices which attempt to tell you all the reasons why you can’t possibly pull off what you wish to accomplish.

If you can keep this rubbish thinking to a minimum you will literally amaze yourself with the number of successes you can rack up in life.

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

* Josh is the author of the motivational booklet: Why Perfect Timing is a Myth! available at: http://www.getmotivation.com/booklet/

Here’s a positive affirmation you use when you need a quick burst of motivation & inspiration…

“I have the power to create the life I want to live by the daily actions I take. Every day I am unleashing my greatness for the benefit of myself, my family, friends, loved ones and everyone involved.”

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

What we allow ourselves to focus on is what tends to transpire in our life. Therefore the question we must continuously ask is, “do I want more of this in my life?” — if the answer which comes back to you is anything short of “YES!” then you need to shift your thinking to focus more on those things and experiences that you do want to see occur in your life.

Awareness and knowing when our thoughts are no longer serving us helps to move us in the direction of the goals we have set for ourselves and is an important part of getting back into alignment, back to the place and doing those ongoing actions which are required of us if we truly wish to see our dreams through to completion.

It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

*Josh Hinds is a motivational speaker who specializes in teaching on Overcoming Adversity and how life’s challenges be our greatest teachers. Watch a video presentation of Josh in action at http://www.getmotivation.com/speaker