Psychology Help Today

"Life is interesting when you aim to make a positive difference; I believe it's even more interesting when you strive to make a signature difference.  You can make a unique contribution to the world around you, affecting everyone in your life and work for the better.  But first you need to identify your signature difference." - Mark Sanborn in Fred 2.0 What is your uniqueness?  Your unique style, strengths, passions.  Then think of what do you want your legacy to be?  Take time to think about and to journal about your specialness, what you might contribute to the world around you. Renee Madison, MA, LPC, CSAT is a counselor in Colorado.  She can be reached for appointments at 303-257-7623 or 970-324-6928.

"Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be extraordinary. "In 2004, management guru Tom Peters chose this quote from The Fred Factor as one of his favorites of the year.  The statement is simple but true.  Whether you are encouraged, taught, rewarded, or recognized for being extraordinary, at the end of the day it is a chose you have to make.  No one else can make it for you--not your employer, not your spouse, not your friend.  It's something you have to pursue yourself. "So what's the point of exerting extra thought and effort into being extraordinary? "You will receive many benefits from being extraordinary.  But after studying extraordinary individuals and organizations for more than twenty-five years.  I've identified four of the most powerful benefits. "1. Extraordinary brings us delight....That is why stories of the extraordinary go viral.  They are not just unusual--they are inspirational.  We want to share the delight...