Finding the Glimmers: Small Moments That Make Work Brighter
Are you appreciating the glimmers that pop up unexpectedly in your workplace? Glimmers are those tiny micro-moments of joy we often forget to appreciate during a hectic workday. Think of them as the opposite of triggers - glimmers are those small feel-good moments that make us feel more positive.
We know that our brains are wired to focus and remember the negative stuff more than the positives, so focusing intentionally on glimmers is a simple way to counteract that tendency. Noticing glimmers is a proven way to reduce anxiety, boost resiliency, and inject a micro-dose of joy in our day when we need it the most.
And I really am talking about the small moments here. Taking the time to savor the aroma from your cup of coffee. Stopping for a moment to appreciate the artwork you walk past a dozen times a day. Taking a beat to listen - really listen - to a favorite song. Pausing to look at the intricate design of snow crystals on your office window. Appreciating a colleague's smile.
Glimmers are everywhere around us, if you simply take the time to stop time and notice them.
Mike's Fun at Work
Tip
Create a fun list of workplace "do's" and "don'ts" to help remind everyone of workplace behaviors you want to encourage and discourage. For example:
Do remember to express your heartfelt appreciation to your
coworkers!
Don't express your appreciation through interpretive dance (unless explicitly asked to do so).
Quote of the Week
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”
Albert Einstein
Funny Business
As seen on a florist store sign:
How angry is she??
Call us anytime and we'll fix it!
Cost-Savings to Bring Hall of Fame Speaker Michael in to Energize Your Team!
Vancouver/Toronto: January
Toronto/Montreal: February 3-4
Moncton: February 2-5
Kelowna/Penticton: March
Toronto: March 23-27
Vancouver: April 7-14
Toronto: April Dates
England/Wales: May dates
Looking for a fabulous holiday gift for your
leaders? Why not give them the gift of learning wrapped in a package filled with humor, inspiration, and insights?
Small Moments, Big Outcomes: How Leaders Create Cultures That Fuel Extraordinary Resultsis a fantastic book to kick start 2026 with! Respond to this email for
group discounts or for small orders cruise on over to Amazon.
Mastering Challenging Conversations If you missed the live virtual event you can still watch the recording! Packed with relevant ideas, tools, and handouts to help you navigate the trickiest of conversations with greater confidence. For more details hop on over here!
