It’s national “Give a Compliment Day.”
Okay, I lied.
I am not familiar with any holiday by that name on any date but I figured it couldn’t hurt to make one, could it?
So, how do you celebrate it? [Read more…]
VIDEO: Making People Smile (Project KIND)
Kindness doesn’t have to cost a thing, but is valuable to everyone involved.
From Project KIND, a video about talking to strangers, keeping kindness in your heart, and paying it forward.
Honor Those Who Make Our Country Work
Special Labor Day Monday Motivational Memo
In addition to enjoying a day off (if you get one), on this Labor Day, recognize the folks who work to make our lives better.
Whether it’s the: [Read more…]
Video: Street Compliments
This is just a a cool street event where you can get and give compliments.
Self-Talk and Self-Care After Mistakes
Anti-Perfectionism Affirmation
Be Kind to Yourself
We tend to be very quick to blame ourselves and very slow to accept compliments. A compliment denied is punishment self inflicted. When we feel bad, we engage in comforting behaviors; which many times are the very behaviors we are trying to change. Look for ways to complement yourself for what you do rather than beat yourself up for what you did not do. (That is not to say deny the problem, just be as kind to yourself about your slip-ups as you would be to a child.)
I will forgive myself for the errors I made today. I will correct them, but do so in a state of grace for all concerned, including myself.