Tuesday, March 7, 2017

COMPLIMENT

I don't know if it's true, but the old adage is: 'Ten compliments for every criticism.'

So here's a challenge:

For one full day withhold negative statements.  Limit yourself to positive feedback only.

What?!  You want me to be mute that day?
Yes.  If that's what it takes for you to meet the challenge.

Try it.

Then at the end of the day, evaluate your attitude and the attitude of those around you.

Once you've accomplished that, here's Step Two:

Take four days and affirm only the behaviors you appreciate.  I don't mean just withhold criticism.  I mean intentionally express positive feedback ONLY - for four days.

See the bad - but say the good.

Then again, evaluate.

If you wait until behavior is amazingly exceptional to give praise and gratitude you'll create a negative atmosphere.  Enrich your surroundings with positive talk.

Try it on your spouse - on your kids - your friends and neighbors - co-workers - the mailman - strangers even.

'On the day of judgment men will render account for every careless word they utter, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.'  (Matthew 12:36, 37)

We rise by lifting others.  Start now.

And be blessed.

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