How do you get excited about a Monday morning routine? Is it that extra cup of coffee, or a new project at work that makes the mundane the possible? Without the right motivational techniques, your body language, attitude and demeanor may allow you to feel paralyzed.

Finding the right avenue for positive thinking and synchronization with others is paramount to forward, productive movement. Keep in mind that clarity and simplicity create accomplishments. Confusion creates disorder; therefore, remember that whatever works for you is a plus. Yet, what may not be working may need to be changed in order for you to feel rewarded for what is actually accomplished.

In most types of business, workers know that it is critical to react swiftly to changing conditions and energy must be present for tasks to be completed. Unfortunately, those who underperform seem to drain the energy level from any established team. What leaders must realize is that knowledge shared is energy multiplied. This means that everyone needs to feel appreciated, respected and valued within the business in hopes to create happy employees. Most effective leaders know that if you take care of your workers, they will in turn take care of the customers or stakeholders — who, for the most part, are the basis for success or failure of a company.

If you are passionate about your work and wish to increase the energy level within your organization, you must begin by increasing your own level of energy. Refrain from becoming complacent or mediocre. Acknowledge that the simplest things in life can create laughter and fun. Finding enthusiasm in what you do can create energy and, consequently, positive relations and results may follow.

Albert Einstein once stated, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” It takes courage to attempt new goals and to initiate tasks that require knowledge and skills that one may or may not feel he or she superbly possesses.

If you are the head of a company or the head of a household, you know the dangers associated with taking risks, but you also know the significance of stepping out and becoming involved.

Find a way to tap into your greatest level of energy and watch it spread to a point that everyone around you is positively affected by it.

Get excited about the great things you and others can accomplish if you dare to take the chance.

Challenge yourself to learn and grow daily.

Dr. Sonya Rogers is a certified counselor who lives in Daphne.

Her column regularly appears in The Bulletin.