Handling rejection is necessary if you want to succeed. Too many people just give up. They don’t realize that to get to the yeses, you first must hear the no’s. Analyze your failures and make the necessary corrections, then move on. The sooner you do, the sooner you will get to that yes.
#122 – If you have a request for someone, don’t just ask. Give a reason and use the word because. From: Yes, 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive by Robert B Cialdini
Using the word “because” increases the persuasiveness of your request. Studies have shown that using ”because” increases the likelihood that someone will say yes to your request by fifty percent. As in, Would you please move this furniture because the rain will ruin it otherwise.
Do take care on this very hot day,
Sandy
#121 — Conquer your bad habits or they will conquer you. Rob Gilbert
A habit takes 21 days to establish and it will take at least that long to break. When you are trying to break a habit, give yourself frequent rewards for good behavior. Positive reinforcement works on people as well as animals. Know you will be mightily tempted when you are feeling stressed. When you do slip, don’t beat yourself up which could make matters worse, just remind yourself that what you are doing is difficult but in your own best interest. It helps me to remember, “Progress Not Perfection.”
#120 – Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Plato
I have regretted a lot of things in my life, but I have never once regretted being kind. In fact just the opposite. Years later, it still gives me pleasure to remember those times.
A bright blessed day to you,
#119 – “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” Mary Englebreit
When I get to obsessing about something that I can do nothing about, I do simple math problems in my head. This changes my focus from the right side of the brain (the feeling, intuitive side) to the left side of the brain (the detail-oriented, logic side). The result is usually peace and a good night’s sleep. Give it a try and see if this works for you when thinking about someone or something is keeping you up nights.
This is a repeat of #69 – we are on vacation this week.
Take a moment to enjoy all the little, beautiful things in your life today.
