1. Catherine R. “Cat” Selman, BS
The Power at Hand…
Catherine R. “Cat” Selman, BS
The Cat Selman Company

2. We ALL possess this power!
The ability to act;
The capacity for action or performance
The capability of producing an effect
We ALL possess this power!

3. Abraham Maslow states…
“We are not in a position in which
we have nothing to work with.
We already have capacities, talents, direction, missions, callings.”

4. What are your “talents”?

5. Have you figured out your purpose in life?

6. The Power of….
Your
words

7. Choice The Power of…. Freedom to do so Listen to your instinct
Weigh the pros and cons
Get outside input (if you are unsure…)
Don’t be ruled by fear
Trust in yourself
Don’t ever look back!

8. Enjoying work…not just “getting by”
The Power of….
Enjoying work…not just “getting by”

9. Enjoying work…
“Do What you Like…Like What you Do!” (Life is Good Slogan)
Do more than “show up”
Look for opportunities of growth instead of failure
Help someone solve a problem
Take on additional responsibility
Have courage to “ask the question”
Take actions that increase good will
Change jobs!

10. The Power of….
Excellence

11. Attaining Excellence Have the hunger for excellence (Want it!!)
Benchmark against the best
Believe that you can do it
Build concrete strategy & plans
Learn from the best
Do NOT limit yourself
Go all out; work really hard!
Focus your efforts
Be adaptable/flexible
Never give up

12. The Power of….
Success

13. Tips for Success
Add value (anything that people are willing to pay for)
Follow your passion!
Be extraordinary – get noticed (but not in a bad way…)
Start now!
Search for good mentors

14. Tips for Success Build a support group
Personally know (and be accountable for) your finances
Ask for help!!
Learn SALES! (Persuading someone of something…)
Be resilient – PERSIST!

15. Sharing your knowledge, education, and experience
The Power of….
Sharing your knowledge, education, and experience

16. Believing in yourself or letting others dictate who you are
The Power of….
Believing in yourself or letting others dictate who you are

17. Believing in yourself Procrastination
It’s the BAGGAGE!!! AND the PAST!!!
Negativity
Judgmental thoughts
Jealousy
Insecurity
Depending on others for happiness
Need for control
Expectations

18. Believing in yourself Approval of others Anger/resentment
Negative Body Image
Idea of a Perfect Partner
Life is “perfect”
“Going to be rich…”
“Good fortune will arrive at your doorstep….”
Excuses…
Stubbornness…sometimes you really ARE wrong…

19. Your voice The Power of….
“When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.” - Laurie Halse Anderson
“It’s easier to not say anything.” - Laurie Halse Anderson
“All I have is a voice.” – W.H. Auden
“Speech is the voice of the heart.” – Anna Quindlen

20. The Power of….
Change

21. Tips for Change… Notice that change is happening!
Acknowledge your feelings…
Figure out when to accept and when to reject
Adopt an attitude of anticipation….chance for opportunity…and be grateful
Carefully choose your thoughts and attitudes about change
Set “smart” goals for “surviving” or “enjoying” the change

22. The Power of….
Attitude

23. Positive Attitude Tips
Choose to be happy
Look on the bright side (the glass half full…)
Choose to be optimistic
Find reasons to smile more often
Have faith in yourself
Associate yourself with happy, positive people
Read inspiring stories and quotes
Repeat affirmations that inspire & motivate you
Visualize only what you want to happen

24. The Power of….
Thought Process

25. Thought Power… Your thoughts create your reality
For every outside effect, there is an “inner cause”
Thought power is LIMITLESS!!!
Watch your thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your habits, they become your character.
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
You ARE what you THINK!!!!

26. Accepting responsibility for your actions and decisions
The Power of….
Accepting responsibility for your actions and decisions

27. Enjoying life, as opposed to “just existing”
The Power of….
Enjoying life, as opposed to “just existing”

28. Enjoying Life… Appreciate what you have.
Ignore other people’s negativity.
Forgive those who have hurt you.
Be who you really are.
Listen to your inner voice.
Embrace change and enjoy your life as it unfolds.
Choose your relationships wisely.
Recognize those who love you.
Love yourself too…

29. Enjoying Life… Do things your future self will thank you for.
Be thankful for the troubles you don’t have.
Leave enough time for fun.
Enjoy the little things.
Accept the fact that the past is not today.
Let go when you must.

30. Learning from your mistakes
The Power of….
Learning from your mistakes

31. The Power of….
Time
“Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, it’s the only time we’ve got.” – Art Buchwald
“A man who dates to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life.” – Charles Darwin
“Until you value yourself, you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.” – M. Scott Peck
“Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.” – Pope Paul VI

32. The Power of….
Laughter

33. The Power of….
Faith,
beliefs,
hope

34. Understanding, and forgiveness
The Power of….
Understanding, and forgiveness

35. The Power of….
Compassion

36. The Power of….
Listening

37. Caring, affection, and touch
The Power of….
Caring,
affection,
and touch

38. The Power of….
Giving
“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
- Kahlil Gibran

39. The Power of Giving…
A simple act of giving can change a person’s whole day.
It is this exchange of caring and being cared for that is full of dignity and joy for both sides. Both lives are expanded.
Both people are empowered with hope for a better way.
Both experience a connectedness to each other.
Giving never happens by accident; it’s always intentional.
When we give, our lives are touched and changed.
- Amy Grant

40. Golden Chances
Life is made up of golden chances, opportunities to do good.
One lost is lost forever.
If we miss doing a kindness to a friend, we can never do that kindness again.
If we might speak a pleasant word, or offer a bit of worthwhile counsel or advice and fail to do so, we can never have just that opportunity again.
Giving is a way of life.
A. M. Burton

41. How powerful are you going to be in your life?

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