Thursday, November 27, 2008

Art: It's not just to cover those holes in your walls anymore.

By Dave and Carol Womble

Art that inspires is lovely ... but art that motivates advances to a whole new level. Framed art can give your employees that little extra little oomph they need to stay motivated and reach common goals.

Many employers have begun decorating the walls of their offices with a variety of motivational posters: Most often it's a peaceful or inspiring scene, accompanied by a famous quote or saying. But motivational art does more than just hang around on your walls; it encourages workers to strive toward the common goal of a successful company.

Use motivational posters to keep workers focused, encouraged and on task. Maybe you want to foster teamwork ... how about an inspirational poster depicting a team of rowers or skydivers? That will work wonders to reinforce the message that each member of your team has a valued role to play in the organization.

But it's not just employers who are decorating with motivational posters. More and more, these framed mini pep talks are showing up in classrooms, recreation facilities and fitness centers ... because everyone needs motivation.

In the classroom, teachers can use motivational posters to get their students jazzed about learning ... and spur them to excellence! Students need to know that perseverance pays off - and what better way to reinforce that than with a visual reminder?

Coaches and trainers use motivational posters to keep their athletes focused - and not just school-aged athletes, either. Gym owners often put up these motivational artworks to help their members see beyond limitations to greater possibilities. Trainers and coaches realize professional athletes could also benefit from a gentle inspirational reminder from time to time.

In the corporate arena, reward an employee's superior achievement with a framed motivational wall poster. To make the recognition truly special, select a theme or image that has personal meaning for the recipient.

A framed piece of motivational artwork is an outstanding way to encourage someone you care about who's going through a rough patch ... maybe feeling downhearted about the loss of a job ... an illness or injury ... even the death of a family member. An inspirational and uplifting poster can do wonders to lift the spirits of someone you love.

Perhaps it's someone in your family - even within your home - who's having a difficult time. Hearten a spouse or child who's struggling with a motivational poster that speaks to the soul and brightens the spirit. Maybe you need a bit of encouragement yourself. What better gift to yourself than the gift of inspiration? Select your preferred image, quotation or theme and brighten up your own corner of the world.

Sometimes, motivational artwork is so inspiring we forget the other half of the equation: artwork. Let's face it ... it's beautiful. It makes you go "Ahh" (and not in a dentist kind of way, either) and it's just nice to look at. You've probably even got a spot on one of your walls that could use a bit of prettying up ... right? Well, how about a lovely piece of motivational art?

When you're looking for an extensive selection of motivational posters, go to the online source for art: ArtExpressed.com. You'll find a wide variety of inspirational posters - in topics ranging from "Achievement" to "Your Move" - at prices that will really motivate you!

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