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DELIBERATE LIVING
60 or 90 minute
motivational
workshops
based on
"Dr. T's 12 Keys
to DELIBERATE LIVING"
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As a motivational speaker, my job is to help you discover those things in your life that will help make you and that life more fulfilling, meaningful, and rich. You already have all the tools you need to live successfully. My 12 Keys are things that have made my life better. The purpose of my workshops is to share with you what I've done to improve the quality of my day-to-day experiences and then assist you to discover things that will improve yours. Perhaps you'll adopt or adapt all 12 of my Keys; some of you may keep some, jettison the rest, and then go on to invent your own Keys. And that's what a motivational workshop is all about: It's to get YOU motivated, to get you thinking about your routines and habits, to spark creative ideas within you.
I will work with you to create a workshop that will best fit the needs of your group.
Typical workshops provide each participant with handouts (in a binder or portfolio depending on your finances) and are built around a three-part structure: A presentation on my 12 Keys, a small group session in which participants discuss those Keys and begin to create their own, and an open forum during which participants share their thoughts with the whole group. Typical workshops are 60 or 90 minutes in length, depending on size and your time availability.
Fees negotiable; typical range is $250 to $750 per workshop, depending on size of group and time allotment.
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DR. T’s DOZEN KEYS TO DELIBERATE LIVING
"Never be too old to play on swings in May, nor too 'adult' for sand castles built by the roaring shore; always romp with joy in the brisk autumn leaves and know the wonder of snow angels on a bright winter's day." T. Richard Williams
DELIBERATE:
Adjective: Done with purpose; carried out intentionally.
Verb: To ponder something carefully.
1. Never be too old for a “sticker.”
Getting a sticker on a paper isn’t just for second graders. It’s important to reward and be rewarded every day. Believe that you’re worth it. It’s those little gestures—a sticker, a flower, an unexpected greeting card, an e-mail or text message—that become the fuel for a brighter day.
2. Learn to embrace your THEM.
Everyone has a “them” in his or her life—that person, place, organization, group that you just CAN’T STAND. Get to know your “them.” Listen to their side of a situation. You still may not like “them,” but you might be able to move towards tolerance—maybe even acceptance. Life’s too short for “thems.”
3. It’s not always about me.
Do something everyday that shows solidarity with the larger world around you. Skip a meal and think about the poor; give the ten bucks you’d spend on a movie to a charity; read a book to an older person; hold the door open. Expand your borders to include others.
4. Travel Wisely.
Give serious thought to how you go from place to place every day. Can you combine trips to stores? Can you get a hybrid auto? Car pool? How about taking public transportation? Ever heard of a bike? Your feet are a cool way to get around, too (and it’ll do wonders for the waistline).
5. Laugh with Yourself.
Don’t take yourself too seriously and when you screw up, make the corrections that need to be made, and then have a good laugh. YOU are not the sum total of your faults. YOU are a terrific person who happens to be imperfect: deal with it. You’re not laughing at yourself; you’re laughing warmly with yourself.
6. Let’s Get Spiritual.
Try to begin and end the day with 10 or 15 minutes of deep-breathing, stretching, meditation, something that gets you in touch with the energy of Nature and the Universe around you. Quiet time is refueling time.
7. You are what you eat.
Explore what you eat, how you eat, and most importantly WHY you eat the things you do. Veggies and fruits serve you far better than super-sized fries. An extra portion of carbs will not make your boss any nicer and an Oreo will not take the pain away. You can’t Twinkie your way through life without serious health consequences. Put gas in your tank, not sludge.
8. Spend Wisely.
Use your income wisely; become a good steward. Treating yourself to “things” once in a while can be fun, but remember that “things” will never make you happy. On the other hand, practice generosity (and not just with your cash). When you give, you get much more in return than when you hoard.
9. Practice Body Work for the Whole You.
Try to devote at least 30 minutes each day to cardio/aerobic activities: brisk walks, bike rides, elliptical machines…whatever it takes to get you moving. “Getting away from it all” helps clear the mind—and your heart, brain, and lungs will love you to pieces!
10. Naps aren’t just for 6 year olds.
A 15 minute power nap every day does wonders. Shut your office door, close the bedroom door, lean back on a bench or backyard chair: Allow your body to REST in the middle of the day. Think of it as a mind/body/spirit pit stop. (And don’t create excuses NOT to get a decent night’s sleep. If your life is too busy to sleep, it’s time to re-evaluate your life and your priorities.)
11. Brain Food.
Consider carefully what you read, listen to, watch, do: Limit your TV or computer time? Read a book? A good crossword puzzle? A trip to a museum? A walk along the beach to collect shells? What is it that might enhance your mind, expand your borders, lift your spirit? Is it really another episode of reality TV or is it just maybe a conversation with a friend or a chapter in a good book?
12. Create something every day.
Every one has an inner “creator”: make a poem, a piece of prose, a drawing, a photograph, a meal, do some volunteer work. You don’t have to be Michelangelo (few of us are), but making something, whether it’s supper for a friend or sticking some flowers in a vase is a creative, enhancing experience. You have something to offer: YOURSELF. Making something for yourself or others is a creative act that celebrates YOU!
Don’t say, “But you don’t understand my life. I can’t possibly do all these things.” Remember that “but” is a body part you sit on. No one’s expecting you or me to do all of these things “perfectly.” They’re goals to aim towards. Concepts, ideas, possibilities. So don’t say “. . . but”; say “Maybe I can try these out and see what works for me.” Your real goal? MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE THAN THE WAY YOU FOUND IT.
Believe this: YOU CAN MAKE DIFFERENCE!
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