Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Good Vibrations

FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING APRIL 2, 2007


INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
"The important thing is this: to be able at any moment
to sacrifice what we are for what we could become."
~ Charles Dubois

GIVE AND TAKE!
Do you know one of the top secrets to achieving job satisfaction and personal happiness? It's volunteerism. That's right - no matter how hard or long you work at your career, you'll get further ahead once you work long and hard at helping others.

Most of us probably feel like we're just too darn busy and preoccupied to create extra time for volunteering. Pressures at home and at work can wear us out to the point that we don't think we've got anything left to give. Strangely enough, giving to others really becomes a gift to ourselves, because once you've tried it, you'll find it makes you feel good - really, really good!

In addition to helping those in your community, getting involved in charitable or humanitarian work gives you a greater appreciation of who you are and what you've got. That appreciation is often the motivation you need to continue doing the best you can in all areas of your life. And once you've got those good vibrations, you discover the energy and joy you might have thought you lacked.

Volunteerism actually reduces stress and increases stamina, because of the mental boost you feel when you give your time to a worthy cause. You feel better about the people and the world around you, because you realize that if you can feel like this, there's hope that others can and will follow your path.

Studies have shown that volunteers are 25% more satisfied with their jobs, have a better work ethic, and are more persistent in working toward long-term goals and rewards. If you feel like there's something missing in your life, the best way to get it might be by giving something away.

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