Short motivational stories may boost workplace productivity

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Employees and supervisors alike may be interested to know about the powers of motivational stories about success. It can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a busy career and eventually lose inspiration due to a disproportionate focus on negative aspects of a job, but just a quick boost can do wonders.

Workers should be encouraged to share their short motivational stories with other staff members. For instance, talking about how a person successfully dealt with a problem in a positive and constructive manner could help others do the same.

In addition, managers and CEOs may want to consider having brief weekly meetings to share with their employees a particularly inspiring story they've come across in the news or elsewhere.

Don't underestimate the power of anecdotes to give workplace productivity a major boost. These stories will demonstrate clearly to individuals how they should approach issues in order to achieve success. Not only will such stories lead to better efficiency in one's career, but the positive benefits have the potential to affect a individual's personal life as well.

 

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Motivational stories for athletes may help get people active in cold weather

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When the temperatures begin to drop and snow starts to form on streets and sidewalks, individuals have a tendency to stay inside. However, this often leads to winter weight gain, which many people never lose even when the ground thaws.

A little extra motivation may be all people need to get out and get moving. After all, the snow and ice provide extra opportunities for sporting events.

Snow on the ground – or powder, as the snowboarders call it – lets people get out and glide down mountains for good, clean family fun. This also provides a chance for individuals to break their skis out of the attic.

Ice skating is an enjoyable activity for people of all ages, and also a great workout.

In order to get the family excited about winter activities, reserve a movie night for a film that tells motivational stories for athletes, such as The Mighty Ducks or The Cutting Edge. These inspirational stories that will motivate are sure to get everyone pumped to head outdoors despite the snow.

 

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Inspirational stories of faith don’t need to be religious

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When considering the number of different religions that are observed by people around the world, holiday celebrations should be inclusive of all mindsets in order to make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable.

In the U.S., Christmas is largely thought of as a Christian holiday, though it is observed by people of many faiths. Inspirational stories of faith that are accepting of all beliefs can help strengthen the bonds between people of different cultures and nationalities.

You don't even need to remove Christian decorations or sayings from your home during celebrations, but rather include those of other religions as well. You can even consider having a discussion about the different traditions that are observed in these faiths, which can be entertaining as well as educational.

Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee believes that short motivational stories can help people see their fellow humans as equals, rather than citizens of a rival nation or culture. When everyone attempts to view others from this point of view, they may gain a strong sense of connection to even the most unfamiliar strangers, a feeling that could ultimately result in world peace.

 

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Short motivational stories for the holidays may inspire peace

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The holidays are the perfect time for inspirational stories that will motivate people to care more about their fellow human beings.

Not only are there a number of classic tales out there to share with the whole family, but the news often brings about positive stories during this time of year, such as articles about kids volunteering or canned food drives.

Families should make short motivational stories a regular part of their holiday celebration. For instance, before dinner, each person at the table can be given the opportunity to tell a tale – whether it be Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or something positive they have recently heard.

This may get everyone thinking about how they can be a better person, which in turn may spur them to do a good deed this Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee believes that being kind to other people is the key to universal peace. There may be no better time of year to focus on this type of effort than during the holiday season.

 

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Researchers find motivational stories for teachers

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Sometimes, teachers can feel helpless when they have low-income students who they worry are not getting proper nutrition at home. But researchers at Iowa State University have conducted a study which suggests that school lunches go a long way in promoting health in these kids.

A team of scientists found that school nutrition programs promote healthy living by 3.8 percent, reduce poor well-being by 29 percent and cut the rate of obesity by 17 percent. In order to reach their conclusions, the researchers analyzed the data of 2,700 kids who were part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

"We think our results provide good evidence that the school lunch program is having generally beneficial effects on children's health outcomes," said Brent Kreider, an Iowa State professor of economics who collaborated on the study.

Most educators require motivational stories for teachers in order for them to keep doing their jobs effectively. This may also lead them to provide inspirational stories for kids who are in need of support, whether at home or in the classroom.

 

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Motivational stories about success may help elderly get in shape, avoid depression

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With age, people have a tendency to lose their physical fitness as well as their mental health, and researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden believe that the two conditions may be linked.

In a study of 17,500 people with an average age of 64, a team of scientists found that individuals who were self-motivated to exercise were less likely to develop depression when compared to their more sedentary counterparts.

"This study is one of the first to look at both how physical activity affects future depression and vice-versa, and how change in physical activity is associated with change in depression over time," said researcher Magnus Lindwall.

The scientists said that whether people believed in motivational stories about success played a key role in how likely they were to be physically active.

Results of this study suggest that older people struggling with their physical and mental health may be in need of inspirational stories about change that will get them geared up to exercise.

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Motivational stories for teachers may lead to less aggressive children

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Perhaps one of the biggest issues that teachers deal with today is how to keep aggressive students under control. A recent study lead by researchers at the University of Quebec at Montreal suggests that developing a good relationship with these pupils may be a positive, effective way to encourage good behavior.

A team of investigators examined 217 sets of twins, separating the siblings into separate classrooms. The scientists asked the volunteers' classmates to rate the twins' aggression levels, then asked teachers about how good their relationship was with the participants.

Authors of the study observed that twins who had a good rapport with their instructors were far less likely to exhibit aggressive behavior.

"Our study found that a good relationship with the teacher can protect genetically vulnerable children from being aggressive and, in consequence, from becoming the target of other children's aggressive behavior," said lead researcher Mara Brendgen, professor of psychology at the University of Quebec at Montreal.

These findings may serve as motivational stories for teachers who wish to help create a better generation. Inspirational stories for kids, such as this one, may eventually lead to a more peaceful universe.

 

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Researchers find that team-focused talk leads to motivational stories about success

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When getting pumped for a competition, some athletes use self-talk to motivate themselves and build energy for a game. A study that was conducted at Michigan State University suggests that these kinds of inspirational stories of success should focus on the whole team, rather than the individual.

In a study, researchers measured the performance of three groups of dart-players: one in which each player used statements that built up their own abilities, another team who spoke words of encouragement applicable to the whole team and a third who acted as a control group using neutral statements.

The scientists found that motivational stories of success that included the whole team helped the group perform better than the other two subsets.

"This definitely goes beyond athletics," said researcher Deborah Feltz. "Reinforcing the sense of team and focusing on a team goal can help someone change health behaviors or reach sales goals."

Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee believes that this kind of teamwork can be beneficial not only to the group's achievement, but can lead to peace on earth when the practice becomes widespread.

 

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Researchers find motivational stories for athletes who get emotional

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Athletes who find themselves in very emotional states during wins or losses sometimes try to hide their feelings from their teammates. However, a new study conducted at Indiana University, Bloomington, reveals that showing extreme happiness or sadness can actually improve morale.

In a study, college football players looked at photos of men who teared up after a loss. The researchers found that athletes tended to view this kind of display as appropriate, and volunteers who opined that crying was okay were more likely to have high self-esteem.

"Overall, college football players who strive to be stronger and are emotionally expressive are more likely to have a mental edge on and off the field," said psychologist and co-author Jesse Steinfeldt, Ph.D.

Motivational stories for athletes tend to center around stereotypical male characters, but they often have one other thing in common: the ability to comfortably show emotion. It is this kind of inspirational story about success that drives young kids and people on life journeys to do their best, but to not forget to nourish their inner selves.

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Training can provide inspirational stories for kids with learning difficulties

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Children who experience problems learning to read and write can face a number of difficulties, both socially and academically. As a result, motivational stories for teachers about effective learning programs are of the utmost importance.

Researchers at the University of Gothenberg in Sweden conducted a study which reveals that daily, face-to-face intensive training may help kids learn how to read and write more effectively than traditional teaching programs.

During a 12-week educational session, students were taught to link sounds with letters and to understand the foundation of phonetics. Additionally, the young volunteers participated in guided reading to improve fluency and speed. At the end of the trial period, the researchers observed that children in this program exhibited better reading comprehension, spelling ability and word decoding when compared to their peers who had traditional training.

"Reading and writing difficulties often lead to low self-esteem and poor self-confidence, which can make learning to read even more difficult for children. It's important to take effective action as early as possible to break this vicious circle," said lead researcher Ulrika Wolff.

The findings should serve as an inspirational story for kids who wish to improve their reading and writing skills.

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