EP8 Finding Gratitude In Business
Finding Gratitude in Business with Oracle On Purpose
“No Matter Where You Are in Your Business Journey, There Is Always Something to Be Grateful For.” -Lia Dunlap (09:57-10:02)
When was the last time you felt grateful for your business? Do you start every day from a place of gratitude? In this episode, Lia Dunlap talks about finding gratitude in business.
Part One of ‘Finding Gratitude in Business’
Think back for a moment. Perhaps years ago, when you were a little kid, somebody bought you a gift. Right before you got it, you saw it coming towards you. The idea, the potential, the possibility of what was in the box caused that warm feeling of excitement to bubble up inside of you. And all the most amazing things flooded through your head at once. But, you were in a state of gratitude, even though you didn't know what it was. You were already feeling grateful before you took that package.
To those of you in the service industry, that's what happens every day. Every day people are choosing you. They're choosing to work with you. They're deciding to buy your product, your service, and they want to show up, not only to give you the gift of their patronage but, for you to provide them with your service. Be grateful for the people who show up.
Always be grateful that people are reaching out to know more about your business and how they can work with you.
The same goes for how you show up in meetings or even as you sit down at your desk. There are lots of people in the world who would love to have started their own business, but they didn't. And here you are sitting at your desk looking at your computer, looking into your phone, participating in expanding, knowing more about your business, and how you can make it better. Be grateful for your business and your clients.
“Good things come to those who are always grateful.” – Lia Dunlap (12:16-12:50)
Part Two of ‘Finding Gratitude in Business’
Many times, you'll hear people talk about gratitude. They'll ask you to make a gratitude list or have a gratitude journal. It is not about looking around and writing a list of things that you have. It's going one step deeper to understand that the universe brought someone to you, which allowed you to offer a service or product to them to solve a problem. And ultimately to make an impact in their life. That means that you get to use your gift, whatever it is to help someone else move their life forward.
“Gratitude is a step on the path of abundance.” – Lia Dunlap (09:48-09:02)
As you watch the things that are transpiring in your business with gratitude, the next step to create a genuine appreciation is to claim it. Show sincere appreciation for having it. And that you're ready and open to receive more. Why would the universe give you any more if you don't enjoy what you already have? Even the people that you work with, those lives have been changed by you interacting and working with them. Your life is being changed as well. Your business is bringing you more opportunities. Whatever it looks like, no matter where you are in your business journey, be appreciative.
And more importantly, it's about focus. Focus on gratitude, especially on the things that you want to grow, including the ways that your business is working and how you want to do more of those things. Start your day by intentionally being grateful for what your day holds. Then, focus on the things that you want to grow in your business. What will happen if you keep yourself in a place of gratitude before you check your emails or receive phone calls? How would things be different?
Furthermore, finding gratitude in your business not only allows you to activate a muscle that will enable more good things to come to you. But it does create a ripple effect where you're shifting the energy, not only with the people that you work with on your team. Even the clients you speak with over the phone. Imagine them getting off the phone call feeling lifted. No matter what the conversation was, the clients are going to feel as if they are appreciated, which opens up an opportunity for raving fans.
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