by libraryleader | Oct 1, 2016 | Affirm, Affirmation, Criticize
The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.
by libraryleader | Sep 3, 2016 | Affirmation, Honest, Lie
To lie is so vile that even if it were speaking well of goodly things it would take something from God’s grace; and truth is so excellent that if it praises but small things they become noble.
by libraryleader | Apr 17, 2016 | Affirm, Affirmation, Appreciate, Discouraged, Discouragement, Happiness, Happy, Kind, Kindness, Lonely, Speak, Speech, Words, World, You
You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world’s happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely of discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient...
by libraryleader | Mar 13, 2016 | Affectionate, Affirm, Affirmation, Compliment, Confrontational, Critical, Criticize, Encourage, Nagging, Rapport, Supportive
…unless a couple is at least fives times more complimentary, affectionate, supportive, and encouraging as they are critical, nagging, and confrontational, their rapport will deteriorate until it ceases to exist.
by libraryleader | Jan 3, 2016 | Affirm, Affirmation, Affirmative
Affirming words from moms and dads are like light switches. Speak a word of affirmation at the right moment in a child’s life and it’s like lighting up a whole roomful of possibilities.
by | Dec 18, 2015 | Affirm, Affirmation, Negative, Positive
Remember to use positive affirmations. “I am not a dork” is not one of them.
