Look in the mirror and find something I like about myself: my eyes, smile, posture, hair etc. Be grateful for that part of me that I like or even love and write it down in my gratitude journal. I am grateful for my ….
Update: I wrote the following entry in my gratitude journal. I am grateful for my smile. It softens my face and makes me look approachable.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Speak Positively About Myself
Listen to my inner voice and my outer voice. Today, I will be intentional with not putting myself down. I'll replace any negative comments about myself with something positive.
Update: Today was a stress free Sunday for me and as such, my voice was pretty tame. I'll try this one again tomorrow.
Update: Today was a stress free Sunday for me and as such, my voice was pretty tame. I'll try this one again tomorrow.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Exquisite Speech
Listen to others speak. If others say something inappropriate, I'll try to think of a different way that they could have spoken. I'll also be listening for positive speech.
I'll continue to correct any inappropriate speech from myself.
Update: I had the misfortune of going food shopping on a crowded Saturday morning. In crowded places, people seem more tense. Maybe that's why I heard negative and rude speech in the store. There were some hurtful things said between family members. The highlight of my shopping trip was when my cashier put a huge smile on my face. As I left, she told me to have a beautiful day. How could I not after she said those lovely words to me.
Speech has the power to make me feel good and also to feel bad about myself and others. I don't want to make others feel bad because I thoughtlessly said something that was inappropriate. I am in pursuit of exquisite speech from myself.
I'll continue to correct any inappropriate speech from myself.
Update: I had the misfortune of going food shopping on a crowded Saturday morning. In crowded places, people seem more tense. Maybe that's why I heard negative and rude speech in the store. There were some hurtful things said between family members. The highlight of my shopping trip was when my cashier put a huge smile on my face. As I left, she told me to have a beautiful day. How could I not after she said those lovely words to me.
Speech has the power to make me feel good and also to feel bad about myself and others. I don't want to make others feel bad because I thoughtlessly said something that was inappropriate. I am in pursuit of exquisite speech from myself.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Remove Negativity From My Speech
Listen to myself speak today. Whenever I find myself speaking negatively, I'll correct it by immediately turning it into something positive.
I remember when my children were younger, sometimes I would say something to them that I would have given anything to take back. Parenting is filled with opportunities for repeat performances. This exercise will also provide me with opportunities to correct any negativity that creeps in when I speak.
Update: This is an interesting exercise and a difficult one. There were a few times when I adjusted what had started to come out of my mouth. It does feel better to not have regrets from what I've said. My speech isn't perfect, but I will continue to pay attention to what I say. I feel like I'm pretty good with my speech, but there is definitely more work that I need to do.
I remember when my children were younger, sometimes I would say something to them that I would have given anything to take back. Parenting is filled with opportunities for repeat performances. This exercise will also provide me with opportunities to correct any negativity that creeps in when I speak.
Update: This is an interesting exercise and a difficult one. There were a few times when I adjusted what had started to come out of my mouth. It does feel better to not have regrets from what I've said. My speech isn't perfect, but I will continue to pay attention to what I say. I feel like I'm pretty good with my speech, but there is definitely more work that I need to do.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Compliments Giver
Pay 2 or more people a compliment.
Update: A friend told me that I made her feel really good after paying her a compliment. I have to admit that her response really made my day.
Update: A friend told me that I made her feel really good after paying her a compliment. I have to admit that her response really made my day.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Compliment Giver
Pay someone a compliment today.
Update: I paid a compliment to a student that was a college campus tour guide. He thanked me. I was surprised at the ease in which this 20 year old received his compliment. Good for him.
Update: I paid a compliment to a student that was a college campus tour guide. He thanked me. I was surprised at the ease in which this 20 year old received his compliment. Good for him.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Receiving a Compliment
This builds on the please and thank you exercise.
Appreciate when someone pays me a compliment and say thank you rather than something like “This old thing” or “No, I didn't lose weight.” or “It wasn't that difficult.” or “Next time I'll do better.” etc. Being dismissive of someone's compliment is not being gracious to that person. Saying thank you is a way for me to show my gratitude for the compliment.
I hope someone pays me a compliment tomorrow.
Update: After 17 days, someone has finally paid me a compliment. (Today is March 11, 2010.) You know the saying, “When it rains it pours.” I was paid three compliments today. One on what I was wearing. Thank you. Next, was one on my beautiful eyes. Their words not mine. That was by a coworker that I don't know very well and it took me by surprise. Lastly, and my favorite, was someone paid me the compliment of telling me they trusted me. Wow, I'm feeling pretty good right now.
Appreciate when someone pays me a compliment and say thank you rather than something like “This old thing” or “No, I didn't lose weight.” or “It wasn't that difficult.” or “Next time I'll do better.” etc. Being dismissive of someone's compliment is not being gracious to that person. Saying thank you is a way for me to show my gratitude for the compliment.
I hope someone pays me a compliment tomorrow.
Update: After 17 days, someone has finally paid me a compliment. (Today is March 11, 2010.) You know the saying, “When it rains it pours.” I was paid three compliments today. One on what I was wearing. Thank you. Next, was one on my beautiful eyes. Their words not mine. That was by a coworker that I don't know very well and it took me by surprise. Lastly, and my favorite, was someone paid me the compliment of telling me they trusted me. Wow, I'm feeling pretty good right now.
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