Mel’s Mindful Moments

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E25 transcript: Sometimes having to admit that we messed up can be difficult. But taking personal responsibility for our actions is important. But what happens? We often search for somewhere to pin the blame. Even when we know it’s our own fault. As human beings, we won’t get it right all the time. Mistakes are gonna happen. Some mistakes will be bigger than others of cour...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E24 transcript: Being trustworthy is a valuable trait to have and develop. This is true for both an individual and a business or a corporation. One aspect of being trustworthy is the ability to keep your promises. I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “A man’s word is his bond.” Keeping promises used to mean something, but in today’s world, it seems to have lost it’s impor...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E23 transcript: I’ve heard many people talk about needing someone to hold themselves accountable, for one thing or another. When I hear that, the first question that comes to my mind is … “Why?” I mean outside of the obvious, I get it, many people lack the confidence to keep themselves accountable. They believe that if they had a partner to call them out when they began to...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E22 transcript: I don’t want to debate on whether leaders are born or whether they are made. But in either case, they must develop their skills and knowledge to become a good leader. Having been a leader for over 25 years, I think a can speak on this topic quite well. The first thing when becoming a leader, no matter what your title, … is to realize that it is just that, …...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E21 transcript: I’m sure you’ve heard the phrases, “There is no “I” in Team.” or “Teamwork makes the dream work.” or similar phrases like these. But how do we really build a good working relationship within a team? Well, believe it or not a team leader has a lot to do with that, ... and here's why. First of all, the team leader needs to stay on top of things, keeping every...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E20 transcript: Why do we procrastinate? Do we get anything out of procrastination? From all the times I procrastinated in life, I thought I was gaining something from it. But in reality, it only hurt me in one form or another. So why do we procrastinate? I believe it could be a number of things. 1. When it's something we don't want to do, it's real easy to put it off. 2....

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E19 transcript: So, you’re having regrets about something! Okay, you messed up! No big deal! It happens to all of us. But, the sooner you get back to it, the better. Don’t wait! Stop beating yourself up about it! You’re just delaying things even further. Besides.. No one is keep score, “except you”! So get back to it! It’s okay you didn’t make it, whether it’s the first ti...

Mel's Mindful Moments S1-E18 transcript: While this world is endlessly spinning, What are your great plans? What is it you want to accomplish with your life? Has the thought even crossed your mind? Do you know that you have greatness inside you, just waiting to burst forth? And it’s a greatness that is uniquely yours! No one else has it. No one can replace you! So what are you going to do with thi...

Mel's Mindful Moments S1-E17 transcript: Yeah, things are going to be tough sometimes! But, you gotta keep pushing through, you've got to keep moving forward! You're going to have opposition, just face it. We won't get out of things  just ... ... by laying down and letting it run us over. You got that FIGHT in you!  SO USE IT!!! Opposition comes to test us sometimes.  And when you p...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E16 transcript: As I listen to the winter winds outside the window, reminds me that we too must go through our own seasons in life. Everything can’t be always sunshine and roses. We too must face our winter seasons. But one thing is for certain, seasons will come and go, they don’t last. But during those tough times with snow and sleet blowing in our faces, it seems like t...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E15 transcript:  Did you know that you can’t really “Save Time”? Because “Time”, never stops! We have no “Pause” button to press.  What we can do however is maximize our time. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard people say, “I need more hours in a day!”. To which which I say, “Not really, you just need to learn how to manage the hours you do have.” I mean let’...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E14 transcript: Don't wait for January first, to start making changes in your life. Why do we think we have to have a particular starting date anyway? But, you know, New Year's resolutions seem to be the most popular. And they're also the ones that we rarely finish. So, don’t just start on January first, you can start anytime! The only thing you have to do, is to ensure yo...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E13 transcript:  Staying organized is important, so we won’t forget events in our personal and professional lives. We often kid ourselves to think that we will remember everything. I can tell you from personal experience, this it a total myth. Trust me, you WILL forget!  How many times have you heard or possible said it yourself, “Well it must not have been impor...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E12 transcript: So have you ever really sat down and reflected upon your life? And if you have, are there things there that you don’t like? Or maybe you want to change, improve upon, maybe get rid of?  You know, it's good to look at yourself and do this regularly because, how do you know if you're going towards your goals are not? How do you gauge it?  So just li...

Mel's Mindful Moments S1-E11 transcript:  We as people tend to have a lot of complaints about one thing or another. But isn't it odd that we rarely come up with a solution? I mean obviously we're not happy about something, otherwise what's all the complaining about? However, we rarely offer any solutions. It's as though we are waiting on someone to come along and "fix" it for us.  Why is...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1:E10 transcript:  To all “Shrek” fans out there … in Shrek 2, you will recall their trip to a kingdom far far away, where Donkey kept asking them, “Are we there yet?”, only to receive a resounding “No!”, from his traveling companions.  (Here is the Shrek 2 scene mentioned above: ) https://youtu.be/basofea2UEs We can apply this scene to knowing when it's time to ca...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E9 transcript:  Many times we go to life completely oblivious to all the good that happens in our lives. This is mainly due to how easily it is for us to complain about one thing or another. I suppose we become complacent and expect things to be a certain way and when it's not …  well, we gripe and complain.  For whatever reason being thankful, takes more ef...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E8 transcript:  Just because someone is new, doesn't mean they are not noteworthy!  Everyone has within them their own inherent value. So just because they are FNGs (Friggin' New Guys or Gals), doesn't mean they can't contribute to the team.  In fact the opposite is true, their contributions may help improve operations. I mean let’s face it, incumbents have...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E7 transcript:  A success formula in any partnership can be summed up in a simple formula.  Value + Application = Contribution.  The value is what you bring to the table your skills, your time, your energy, your abilities, your work ethic.  Now in order to add to application, you will apply it to whatever type partnership you are contributing to, ...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E6 transcript:  Have you met yourself lately?  I mean chances are you’ve changed. Your attitudes have changed, your ideas have changed.  So…  You probably don’t really know yourself right now.  I mean most of us don’t even take the time to do any kind of self-talk, self-evaluation. Like…  “Where am I at right now today?” …kind of assessments o...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E5 transcript:  I am sure you have heard the term "mindfulness" quite a bit lately. The term itself comes from the Buddhist culture, however it is often found in other cultures as well, it's just called something different.  So what is really behind this "mindfulness" concept? It is simply being aware of life going on all around you. The importance of being prese...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E4 transcript:  Have you ever really changed yourself lately?  I mean like REALLY challenged yourself. I don’t know…  Maybe you… want to see if you can run that race, climb that hill, ride that bike or complete that contest, whatever it is.  Most of us don’t even scratch the surface of our potential.  I don’t know why that is…  Maybe it could...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E3 transcript:  Don’t just do your job …  Show your value!  Do that… …  that little extra!  Don’t stay within the confines of your job description. Do that little extra!  And even the little that you do… Will be noticed!  You want to know why? …  because most people only do what is required of them. …  and some… don’t even do th...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E2 transcript:  Everything is possible… But nothing is easy.  You’ve heard it being said that, “Anything worth doing. is worth doing right!”  While this may be true… only you can decide what “Right” really looks like. It’s going to look differently in your eyes than it does in someone else’s.  …And that’s OKAY!  But just know this… it’s not free… i...

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E1 - transcript:  If you want to be respected  …you have to be respectful!  As they say, “Respect is earned.” …that is true.  And how is that? How is it earned?  You have to show respect, … in order to receive respect.  That’s how it’s earned. It’s a simple process.  Don’t demean others! Don’t talk down to them.  You’re no better tha...