Last night I was laying in bed thinking about this goal.
(see post below)
I figured out that I need to have a little more structure in order to be accountable and actually accomplish something here. There's a big difference between good intentions and good results...
see, I'm getting to know myself so well :)
This is what I came up with:
When I find myself being critical of someone I will do one or all of the following:
1. try to see the situation from their perspective.
2. name three things this person does well.
3. do something kind for this person this week.
(see post below)
I figured out that I need to have a little more structure in order to be accountable and actually accomplish something here. There's a big difference between good intentions and good results...
see, I'm getting to know myself so well :)
This is what I came up with:
When I find myself being critical of someone I will do one or all of the following:
1. try to see the situation from their perspective.
2. name three things this person does well.
3. do something kind for this person this week.
Seriously my favorite challenge yet!!! I love it and I need it. I am totally in and I am starting right now!!!
ReplyDeleteLaura, I love this blog! What a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am a huge Scarlett fan ;-)
I am glad I read this today. I needed this.
ReplyDeleteI happened to be at my kids school today and I noticed my little Emma crying during her recess because one of her new little friends said some pretty hurtful things to her. I tried to explain that maybe this friend doesn't think very highly of herself and she is trying to make her (Emma) miserable too so she's not the only one. I told her to try to not let the mean comments get to her all the while I was trying to find this so called friend so I could give her a piece of my mind. I am still upset about it and Emma is completely over it. Even though this "friend" is 23 years my junior, I will choose her to not be as critical over. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing that story Lara.
ReplyDeleteYou have great mom wisdom, that's for sure.
This makes me think of Dad's "kill them with kindness" philosophy. I'm always amazed how serving others helps deepen love/understanding.
ReplyDeleteWell now, ms. Scarlett, Honey Chile, it's always ben easiuh to get sweet things from a flower than pricklies from one of them there cacti. Your sech a darlin'. . . .
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