I have been thinking about what makes a better working environment, especially within the equestrian industry. What are some of the qualities that would help make things better that are easy to attain without spending lots of money or time?

How about working on your attitude? Are you one of those people that see the glass half full... or half empty? Are you Eeyore?& Or Winnie the Pooh?

In this economic crisis, I am continually surprised when I hear people complain about their job, whether it is about the lack of benefits, or they don't like a certain policy, or they think that things are not happening to their liking fast enough or not unfolding the way they want it to unfold.

When you step back from your situation and apply a worldly view... you may find that you could be appreciative that you have a job at all. The U.S. is shedding jobs at an alarming rate and every day the unemployment numbers rise, yet I find it amazing to hear people complain about work or complain that they live pay check to paycheck - when there are so many who no longer have a job or a paycheck. And if you take this view even larger to the world - there are millions who are starving to death, who live with dirt floors, no clean water and no electricity. Some in certain parts of the world live in constant fear of being killed at any moment.

Come on fellow Americans - let us find daily reasons to be thankful. They can be small, as small as giving thanks for the air to breath and giving thanks for the sunshine. If we choose to see things differently – then suddenly everything can change.

I have a suggestion… for each of you and for the love of horses. Give thanks and find gratitude for the horses themselves and give thanks that you have them in your life. It is an honor and a privilege.

When you are appreciative, you greet people warmly and listen more deeply. I recently read that 7% of people leave their jobs because their bosses didn’t greet them. Say hello to everyone you can. Once you are grateful for everything that you have, you will become a team leader who inspires loyalty, increased productivity and a happier environment which translates into people wanting to work for you.

Living with grace and bringing gratitude into your daily life will help foster happiness which translates to business success and personal success.

All the best,

Jennifer Donovan
Principal
Equestrian Services, LLC - Developing the Equestrian Lifestyle

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