Today's TQ

Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Are You Enjoying Your Day?

Take pleasure in even the smallest tasks.

Approach your next task with a cheerful smile and see how much easier it is to complete.

Today's TQ Challenge: Act Cheerfully -- Have More Fun. SMILE... SMILE... SMILE!

Choose to be CHEERFUL! What gave you the most pleasure at work so far today?
Choose to be UPBEAT! Are you aware that even the smallest tasks you do today are indispensable to your larger success?
Choose to be HIGH-SPIRITED! What could be one way you'll enjoy & celebrate little victories today?

It's easier to be energetic when you're cheerful than when you're gloomy. An entertaining, playful and humorous atmosphere always generates positive energy. Give yourself something to look forward to by incorporating fun activities into your schedule. Take pleasure in completing even the smallest tasks. Dreaded tasks become easier when you approach them with a lighter attitude.

"An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out?" ~ Michel De Saint-Pierre

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Energy Factor 1I?

"I act cheerfully and look for ways to add more fun to whatever I do."

A high commitment (1I rated 8 or better) suggests you live life as though it's an adventure to be enjoyed. People enjoy working with you and miss you when you're gone. By maintaining the right perspective, you're able to keep everyone's spirits up -- even when a project becomes more work than expected. You try your best to avoid undue worry and consistently maintain a playful attitude while completing even the hardest task. You're capable of getting through the difficult times, without undue stress, by focusing on the reward instead of the effort.

On the other hand...

A lack of commitment suggests you tend to live life as though it's a chore that must be finished. Somewhere along the way, you learned to respond to life with a serious tone and now you're stuck being serious most of the time. You tend to view everything as either an effort or an obligation. You rarely take the time to celebrate your successes. People welcome your presence and expertise, but rarely go out of their way to include you. Although you can always be counted on to produce what's required, you lack the ability to inspire others when things get difficult.

What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 1I a bit more frequently?

Everything comes easier when you maintain a cheerful attitude. You accumulate performance positives like "Cheerful, Upbeat and High-spirited" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 1I?

Everything is a lot more of an effort when you're gloomy. Negatives like "Gloomy, Pessimistic and Begrudging" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.

Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 1I Causing You Problems?

If you believe this factor is a key performance obstacle -- and that it's preventing you from realizing your personal dreams and goals -- then you need to improve it.

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