Praise is an underutilized tool in two main areas of life. Our close relationships and work colleagues. I can’t tell you how often I praise someone at work and they usually say something to dismiss my compliment. I noticed there are usually a few common reactions to praise: “It’s my job.” “Ahh, it was nothing.” …
The morning started off great. My youngest son actually listened and didn’t throw any tantrums. I practically skipped to my meeting with a big smile on my face. I might have even whistled a little bit. Then the day went all wonky on me. My meeting got canceled. I got an email that my client …
Showing gratitude is important, but the true benefit is building stronger relationships. You want relationships with people that will last for many years. This takes work. The better you get at supporting others, understanding them and making adjustments to how you appreciate them the more your relationships will grow. Make sure to use the 3 …
I did it again. I picked my nose while I was driving. I didn’t even realize I did it until after I was done. It’s a bad habit and I don’t like that I automatically do this when I drive. I noticed that I do this when I’m feeling anxious. It gives me something to …
“I can’t believe he did it again,” I complained to my co-worker. She laughed, “It’s what he always does. He asks for your input then completely ignores it.” I laughed. Then we both laugh a little harder. It felt good to connect with Amy in this way. We were having fun together. Then after the …
I started to read another biography of Abraham Lincoln because of his ability to persevere. There is something beautiful about understanding someone else’s pain and suffering and diving into how they overcame it. I want you to think about someone you admire. Then, go and get a book at the library, buy the book, watch …
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The next step on your practice of sharing appreciation journey is making time to share gratitude with friends, family and coworkers. I started small. This is an important point. Don’t expect to send 15 messages of appreciation today. Start small. Choose one or two people close to you. I started by sending my mom a …
If you want to see how well you're improving your mindset try this out... Visit with a coworker that usually annoys you or call a family member that irritates you. Then ask yourself these three questions: What was I thinking as we talked? How did I feel during our conversation? How do I feel now? …
“Excellent! This is exactly what I need. You are the man!” This made me smile my biggest smile in weeks. My coworker’s enthusiasm was exactly what I needed. I’d been in a rut and not sure why. Well, I knew why, but I was disappointed that I wasn’t dealing with it better. I was recently …
Bouncing from one project to the next all day long, I could feel my frazzled neurons struggling to calm down. I laid in bed, trying to relax, but I couldn’t do it. My mind was a junkyard. I started listing all the things I was grateful for in my mind, but that didn’t work. I …
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