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ARE YOU A GLADIATOR?

21 Thursday May 2015

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Please be inspired to your greater self.

Blessings and Inspiration,

ShannonAyersSpeaks

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Most in present day associate the term “GLADIATOR” with Shonda Rhimes’ hit television show, Scandal. Many are referring to themselves as GLADIATORS all over Facebook and Twittersville, especially on Thursdays.  Who didn’t buy into the speech Harrison gave Quin? But are you really a GLADIATOR?

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History tells us that GLADIATORS were used for sport by the Roman Empire engaging in arena combat with other GLADIATORS. More noteworthy, while a GLADIATOR’s status was considered less desirable, their unyielding spirit of fighting to the bitter end was an awe-inspiring gesture of audacity and triumph. When we think of a gladiator, we think of a beast of burden who has the fortitude, iron will and tenacity to remain an effervescent symbol of resilience and determination in combat to the death.

A GLADIATOR is a powerful representation of what most of us would hope to be and others dare to consider…

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BUT GOD!!!!!

20 Wednesday May 2015

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quote-oprah-this-year-living-my-dreams-www-veooz-com1   Last year I was going through several ups and downs.  I was working on a new program on my day job with several obstacles (folk) in my way.

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Fast forward to today, the experience I gained from working that new program is what qualified me for my current position.  Halleluiah!!!! While I didn’t see it at the time, God was preparing me for future blessings of which I now enjoy.  I would not have imagined myself in this place or space a year ago.  This is far greater than my previous expectations and prayers.

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Have you ever worked so hard for something that appeared to be unobtainable?  I endured sabotage, backstabbing, and a whole host of other issues on my job which was a bit stressful to say the least.  I had gone through a very dark moment where I felt like I was the hamster in the spinning wheel just going in circles never to reach a destination.  BUT GOD!!!!!  Those that are closest to me were very encouraging.  I had to pray really hard to stay sane.

Now I sit looking BACK and REFLECT on that time and situation now knowing that God had a plan for me all along.  I had many moments when I just wanted to cry feeling so defeated and abandoned.  BUT GOD!!!

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I say to all of you that are currently going through your own situation feeling like there is no end, God has already worked it out!  You just have to go through your season to learn and grow.

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Just know that there is an end and you will look back on this moment at some point and say BUT GOD!!!!  Going through is exactly just that, going through.  That means you are not taking residence in your sorrow, misery or pain.  Payday is coming after while!!!!

I want to thank you for reading my posts and I pray to continue to inspire and encourage you just as you have inspired and encouraged me.

Blessings and Inspiration,

Shannon Ayers Speaks

The Power To Let It Go Part 2

19 Tuesday May 2015

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Now, let’s deal with the emotional/mental:

How many of you are being held hostage to the past or are just stuck in unhealthy relationships that serve no value but instead contribute greatly to your misery? How many relationships do you have that you are afraid to just let go?

We have to be the owners of our own heart and not give it away so easily to where it is unrecognizable when we get it back if we ever get it back. Sometimes it may be those close to us like a mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, cousin…or maybe it’s a best friend, boyfriend or girlfriend. Some are even on their second, third, fourth, etc. marriages that give away a piece of themselves with each relationship constantly looking for love and validation in others.

The bottom line is that you get to decide the value of your heart and your own worth. Letting go does not always mean these people cannot be a part of your life. What it does mean is that you have to relinquish their power over your happiness and take control of your own destiny relying solely and completely on the Lord for guidance and direction. I know what heartbreak feels like to be rejected, lied to, cheated on etc. It doesn’t feel good at all. It brings you to a place of feeling like there is no recovery. In the mean time, the heart-holder appears to be going on with their lives not giving you a second thought. You allow yourself to be consumed with why other people do to you WHAT YOU ALLOW!

So, once you collect yourself and realize that you are worth more than what you rent yourself out for regardless of the relationship type, you must then LET IT GO! You have more power than what you exercise over your heart, your life and your surroundings.

So I say to you this day, LET IT GO!!! Take control, pray and do a lot of soul searching for what should be important in your life and the rest of that mess, just LET IT GO! “You can do it!”, is not just a cliche’ but it is a command that I will change to say, You must do it! So get’er done!!!!

Blessings and Inspiration,

ShannonAyersSpeaks

 

The Power To Let It Go!!!!

19 Tuesday May 2015

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How many of us are in situations that we should have said goodbye to long ago?  Is it a job, relationship, hometown or school?  Sometimes it could just be as simple as a mindset or mentality of defeat, negativity, pessimism, depression or despair.

Let’s start with the physical:

The physical pertains to places and things.  Sometimes we find ourselves attached to places such as a childhood home, a job that has become a comfort zone although it lacks fulfillment, or enrolled in a school to which you have difficulty progressing.

You don’t want to move away from home because, well, it’s home and it’s safe or you don’t have much responsibility.  You don’t want to leave your job because it’s a steady paycheck or maybe you don’t think you can do any better or you just don’t think you’re smart enough.  Maybe you’re a student at a school that your family wants you to attend but you feel out of place or maybe you have been taking non-challenging courses just to say you’re in school.

At what point do you take stock of your life and make the adult decision that it is just time to LET IT GO!!!  We should always find ways to keep everything in our lives afresh and new.  It doesn’t mean that all things require a grand make over or should get the boot, but we should always look for ways to make our lives better or try to improve our surroundings.

So get out of mama and daddy’s house or some other relative or friend’s home and make a life for yourself as an independent and mature adult.  It is just time to take complete control over your life and start making things happen. You have no more room for excuses by allowing life to just pass you by due to fear or irresponsibility.

 It is just time to find employment that is fulfilling, stimulating and rewarding.  Even if you stay at the same job, find ways to challenge yourself by either taking a course or learning something new.  Just do something!!  As for school, get to a place where you are comfortable and that will help propel you forward.  If that school is not your choice and your parents are paying for it, at least find a major or course of study where you know you will excel.  Stop  letting folk talk you into the life they never had or think you should have.  Never allow someone to control your life to the point of unhappiness.  It is selfish of someone to put that type of pressure on you and you are cheating yourself to allow it.  That does not mean sit around and do nothing, what it does mean is that if something isn’t working find out what does and just do it!!

Part 2 continued on the next post covering the mental/emotional….

Blessings and Inspiration,

ShannonAyersSpeaks

 

LIVING OUT YOUR PURPOSE

17 Sunday May 2015

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Live on PurposeYour PURPOSE should never out live you.  You should outlive your PURPOSE.  If you do, when it is your time to depart this life you have completed your mission and finished your business.  I believe that each day should be lived to our fullest potential. Anything short of that is cheating the world of what we can become and the contributions we can offer to our environment. Life is too short to waste it on living beneath our greatest potential and PURPOSE God has called on our lives.  Be Blessed!  Be Encouraged!  Be Inspired!

Blessings and Inspiration,

Shannon Ayers Speaks

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THE HUSTLE BETWEEN MY EBB AND FLOW

17 Sunday May 2015

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dream is free but the hustle is sold separatelyOver the last year I have had my share of EBBSand FLOWS.  I was so excited about starting a business and began the process of taking the necessary steps toward readying myself for the big six month start-up.  Everything appeared to be working well at a nice pace until I got a phone call that ended up spinning me into a whirlwind.  The phone call was about an opportunity to work with a potential NFL draft pick.  Therefore, I began the “NEW BUSINESS HUSTLE” of prepping myself for this potential client by moving into overdrive.  I was so excited and ready to embark upon an incredible journey of entrepreneurship that I knew would be an exilerating leap into the world of consulting.  This meant late nights, lots of research and spending a few dollars to get going.   Bear in mind, I work full-time, go to school full-time, I am…

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What are you doing today that encourages your path for tomorrow?

17 Sunday May 2015

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I just spent a couple of months in a funk because my life isn’t where I want it to be. I was a bit grouchy with my husband and kids. Every little thing irritated me. That time of the month only made it worse.

My job situation is far from inspiring. I still have two classes to finish a Masters degree and three classes to to finish another, yet it still seems so far out of reach. The kids won’t clean up after themselves without me yelling from the time I get home from work until they go to bed. Lastly, I really want to lose weight.

Okay, that’s everyone’s life right? One day I had to ask what was I doing to encourage myself into a better tomorrow.  It was a slap in the face question because I realized at that moment that I am the culprit hindering my progress. I had…

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The Psychology Of Customer Service!

17 Sunday May 2015

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   Anyone that knows me really well know that bad customer service is a huge pet peeve of mine.  It breaks my heart every time I roll into a drive thru and see our babies without any type of work ethic and could care less about providing good customer service.  If they get your order wrong and you send it back for a replacement, you better say an extra prayer over your food.

 There have been a few that have surprised me and have taken their job seriously and delivered top notch service.  However, what’s unfortunate is the greater percentage that I have experienced and others alike is the tragedy of a generation of kids with no actionable skills to progress them further in their career or life in general.


What most may not realize is that the main component of customer service is psychology!  Yep, plain old psychology.  Psychology is defined as “the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.”  Now think about this for a minute.  You have two main points in this definition, the human mind and affected behavior.  To get to the point, customer service basically boils down to how you make someone feel about something.

Have you noticed that Walmart’s employee’s do not wear those smocks any more that says, “How May I Help You?”  Raise your hand if you receive great customer service here all the time?  Okay, moving on……

When you go into a store, restaurant, hotel, car dealership, etc., at the end of the day, it’s all about how that business or service made you feel.  The service can be superior, mediocre or just outright bad, but it’s all about how they made you feel that determines whether you will give them your service again or at all.

The main point of this post is to drive home to those of us who are either in the business of servicing others in some type of capacity whether it is for work, church, volunteering, etc., you are in charge of your customer’s experience.  You get to be a significant part of the determination on whether that person will come back again.

What is Bad Customer Service Costing Your Business?

Take the time to not only provide superior customer service, but also demand it.  This is the only way it will get better.

 

Please encourage your teenagers who are working part time jobs for the first time to care about what they do on their jobs.  It doesn’t matter if they are working fast food, custodian, bank teller, or interning at a law firm, teach them work ethic and how to take pride in doing the best and being the best. Some people actually got their biggest breaks at young ages where someone took them under their wing because of potential they saw in them at an early age working at some place like McDonalds and set them up for a great future.

To my entrepreneurs or future entrepreneurs, pay special attention to who you hire and how you want to brand your business.

Remember that the human mind and affected behavior all boils down to basic psychology and the experience that is provided.  It can truly make or break your business.

Blessings and Inspiration,

ShannonAyersSpeaks

Not Happy With Your Work Environment — Change It!!!

17 Sunday May 2015

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toxic1-images1    How many of us have had or are experiencing a work environment that is either unpleasant or unfulfilling?

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I have most certainly been there.  I had an epiphany one day and realized that I was in complete control of my own environment.  I had more control than what I previously realized.  I am sure you’re probably thinking, well I can’t change my crazy mean boss or my messy overambitious co-workers.  I can’t make my boss give me a promotion or a raise.  Well, I say to you that those things may very well be true.  However, you are in complete control of YOU!!  It is a natural reaction to get down on someone else’s level when you are offended, hurt, let down, overlooked, etc.  How about making them come up to your level because you refuse to come down to theirs.  That comes with a level of confidence and faith that you demand better and expect better.

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At what point do you take the initiative to change your situation.  Now, I must warn you, it will call for some sacrifice and maybe even a bit of discomfort, but the payoff is far more rewarding than anything you would have to endure to get you there.

Here are some options:

  • Start with changing your “stank” attitude, it’s counterproductive.  Find one thing to be happy about and ride that wave until it’s time to clock out…even if it’s just to be thankful for having a job.

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  • Be of the mindset that your situation is temporary and you’re only passing through.
  • Never allow anyone to change who you are by doing the “tit-for-a-tat” or becoming something you’re not.
  • Understand your rights and entitlements on your job as well as available opportunities.  That just may be your “in” to making a change in your job situation.  Maybe there’s tuition assistance to take some classes.  There may be an opening in another department where you can transfer or you may be entitled to additional training and resources.
  • Do your research!!!  When all else fails look for free webinars, on-line tutorials, free classes at your local library.
  • Look to cross-train or outside opportunities to learn something new.  There may even be a vacancy that needs someone temporarily until filled.  You could also volunteer to take on other responsibilities.
  • Help someone else do better and be better.  It does wonders to be able to offer something useful and meaningful to someone else.  It also helps you to exercise your leadership skills by imparting your knowledge or wisdom to help others.
  • Believe your way into a better situation.

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  • Refuse to settle for the here and now when you have greater aspirations.  A dream only becomes a reality when you WAKE UP!!!!!

So WAKE UP!!  Your new life awaits you!!!! Ghandi

Blessings and Inspirations,

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Permission To Heal

17 Sunday May 2015

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  Have you ever had your heart broken into tiny little pieces to the point of feeling like there is just no repair possible?

  Have you lost a loved one such as a spouse, best friend, child, sibling, close relative or maybe even a mentor?

  Have you been fired or let go from a job or found yourself in a humiliating and embarrassing situation to where you just want to hide your face in the sand?

Have you experienced infidelity in your marriage/relationship or you were the one who did the cheating and feel like there is no recovery?

 

Have you been down the road of not wanting to live any more because of your heartache or a feeling of worthlessness?  Are you there now?

The one constant in those situations is always the permission to hurt, cry, feel bad and just be depressed.  This is most certainly…

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