Are You Spontaneous?
There are two types of people in the world - planners, and people who love spontaneity. Planners love planning. They love laying out their goals and objectives and working backward to determine every necessary detail. They study, review, and revise their plans over and again, making small changes and tweaks along the way.
Spontaneous people like to fly by the seat of their pants. They are quick on their feet, and can create their own parachute on the way down after jumping from the plane. They work best in the moment, relying on their wits and energy in the here-and-now.
Spontaneous people live in the present and pay attention to what is going on around them. They are the perfect personality type to motivate and encourage people anywhere they are. They don’t need a plan to make an impact, they can wing it and inspire and motivate in the moment.
Are you spontaneous? Do you fit into the category of people who sees a situation that needs a personal touch and is able to pour into it right then and there? Are you aware of, and alert to, the needs unfolding in front of you? Who can you inspire and motivate today?
This is as easy as asking yourself “what am I doing today?” Where are you going? Who will you see? In one day’s time, you are likely to engage with well over ten people. Make a point of making a personal connection with everyone who crosses your path.
Here are some out of the box ways to inspire and motivated this week:
● Say hello to someone at the gas pump and compliment them.
● Leave a note of encouragement in a library book for the next reader.
● Leave a coupon for a pizza in a movie rental kiosk for the next family to enjoy.
● Bring your hairdresser a coffee when you come in for your appointment.
● Smile at every person you pass walking in and out of the parking lot.
● Leave post-it notes on your children’s doors reminding them that you love them.
● Pick up trash in your neighborhood while walking your dog.
● Send a note in the mail to three friends for no particular reason.
● Ask your child to pick the theme for dinner and make the night special, even on a Wednesday.
Making a difference, inspiring, and motivating doesn’t have to be large scale. You can inspire one person every day just by taking action spontaneously. Seize the opportunity and pour into someone simply because they are right there where you are. There’s no easier way to make an unplanned impact.
To your impactful success ;-)
Your happy WAHM, Stephanie Gilbert
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