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Interpersonal Skills

1.  For the rest of the day, notice how often you bond with others
over complaining about something.  Just by noticing you create
an awareness of your behavior and that alone can lead to inspired change.

2.  Play a game for one day and don't say anything negative.  No whining.
No complaining.  No bonding over stress.  Notice how you feel in this
situation.  Some people find this really hard to do.  There can be a bit of
panic....now what do we talk about??

3.  Next idea....Think of something positive to say AND say it!   Say it to
the cashier, to the drive through attendant when getting coffee, to the
person in the elevator, to your boss, to your coworker at lunch, to your
girlfriend...

4.  Give someone else permission to shine.  Ask them a questions like:
What was the best part of your day?  What energizes you? Tell me something
good!  So, what great thing did your son do today?

Know that when you do, at the least, you'll feel good and maybe, some of
the light will rub off and you'll find increased energy and inspiration -
you'll feel good!!