Welcome to another issue of Appreciation in Action. What a great time of year! I hope that you are looking forward to spending time with friends and family for Thanksgiving and during the holiday season…there is so much to be thankful for. I am grateful for all the fun I have been having the past few months with the release of my new book, FOCUS ON THE GOOD STUFF: The Power of Appreciation. Thanks for your interest and support!

If you would like to purchase additional copies of the book for yourself or as holiday gifts for others, you can still take advantage of our generous launch campaign – discounted price and loads of free bonus products. Click on this link (http://www.focusonthegoodstuff.com/launch) for details. I am grateful to have you on this list. Happy Thanksgiving!

With Appreciation,

The True Essence of Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches and the holiday season kicks into gear, it is easy to get caught up in the activities, preparations, and even stress that often come along with this time of year.  Sadly, in the midst of all of the commotion of Thanksgiving and then the holidays, many of us forget the true essence of this time of year - to be grateful for what we have, to express our appreciation to those around us, and to appreciate ourselves.

This year, Thanksgiving can be more than just a nice holiday; it can be a time of real reflection, connection, and transformation. Instead of it being about food, decorations, and stuff – it can be about love, connection, and relationships.

Here are three reminders and three action ideas for making this Thanksgiving one to remember for you and those close to you:

Reminders:

1)  Be grateful - focus on the good stuff and count your blessings

2)  Acknowledge the people around you - let the people in your life know what you appreciate about them

3)   Appreciate yourself - pat yourself on the back and focus on what you're doing well

Action ideas:

1)  When you sit down at the table for Thanksgiving, go around the table and have everyone share things they are grateful for.

2)  Before, during, or after your meal, pick someone to acknowledge, let them know how they have positively impacted your life, and then ask them to "pay it forward" and acknowledge someone else in the group.  Keep going until everyone has been appreciated.

3)  Take some time to reflect on yourself and your life and ask yourself, "What do I appreciate about myself?"  Write down your answers to this question or share them with others.

Have a great Thanksgiving and remember to focus on the good stuff - there is so much to appreciate in our lives!

My New Book - Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation
As you know, my new book, FOCUS ON THE GOOD STUFF: The Power of Appreciation, came out in late August. The response to the book continues to be wonderful. Thank you for your great support and enthusiasm! If you would like to purchase additional copies of Focus on the Good Stuff, at a new release discount, and still be able to take advantage of the hundreds of dollars in bonus products from authors and speakers like Marianne Williamson, Jack Canfield, Jeffrey Gittomer, and others, click on the link below:
http://www.focusonthegoodstuff.com/launch

Media Exposure for Focus on the Good Stuff:
I am so grateful to have been on the Oprah and Friends radio network, featured in Forbes, the Washington Post and many others, and on almost 60 radio and TV stations all over the country talking to people about my book and the importance of appreciation. In the next few weeks and during the holiday season, there will be some more exciting media appearances - stay tuned. For a sample of some of the media exposure for me and my book, check out the link below:
http://www.focusonthegoodstuff.com/media.html

Where I’m Speaking:
Below is a list of where I am speaking and traveling for the next few months. Most of these events are for my corporate or organizational clients (i.e. not open to the public). Others of them, in bold text below, are at bookstores and other pubic venues which anyone can attend. If you live in any of these cities, I would love to see you at one of my public events. And, if you know people who live in these places – feel free to let them know I will be in town. Thanks! For more detailed information about the public events, feel free to visit:
http://www.focusonthegoodstuff.com/publicevents.html

11/26/07 – San Francisco, CA

11/27/07 – Lafayette, CA – public event (LOPC – 10:00 AM)

12/2/07 – Pleasant Hill, CA – public event (Book signing at B&N – 1:00 PM)

12/4/07 – San Francisco, CA

12/7/07 – San Jose, CA

12/10/07 – Orinda, CA

12/11/07 – San Francisco, CA

12/13/07 – San Francisco, CA

1/4/08 – Mountain View, CA – public event (East West Books – 7:00 PM)

1/5/08 – Mountain View, CA – public event (East West Books – 1:00 PM)

1/7/08 – Atlanta, GA

1/8/08 – San Ramon, CA

1/14/08 – Tuscaloosa, AL

1/22/08 – New York, NY – public event (Learning Annex – 6:45 PM)

Again, for more detailed information about my public events, feel free to visit: http://www.focusonthegoodstuff.com/publicevents.html

About Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins is an expert in success, teamwork, and the power of appreciation. As a former professional baseball player and Internet advertising sales executive, as well as a life-long student of personal development, Mike brings a varied and impressive background to the clients with whom he works. Through his keynotes, seminars, writing, and consulting, Mike empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to be more productive, appreciative, and successful. He is the author of the audio program, The Power of Appreciation, a contributing author of Chicken Soup for the Single Parent’s Soul, and the author of the new best selling book, Focus on the Good Stuff (Hardcover, Jossey-Bass/Wiley). Mike has been featured in Forbes, on the Oprah and Friends radio network, and on NBC. He is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a Certified Sp eaking Professional (CSP), NSA’s highest earned designation. Mike lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Michelle and their young daughter Samantha.

Feel free to contact Mike for more information about his speaking and coaching programs, as well as his books and products.

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