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Friday Reflections 1908

Aug 19, 2022

Happy Friday everyone. Here’s something to reflect on over the weekend perhaps…

Today’s read is about 4-6 minutes. Post read pondering not included.

https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/how-people-with-highemotionalintelligenceuse-fortune-cookie-rule-to-become-exceptionally-resilient.html

I personally use the word “Yet”. Carol Dweck speaks about it, there are songs referring to it, and even been featured on Sesame Street. When you tack “yet” onto the end of any negative self-talk or even feedback,  it turns something deflating into almost a goal. That’s just one way though. How else do you remain optimistic?

It’s also very useful to seek feedback from a variety of trusted sources. While not always what you want to hear, honest, trusted feedback can ensure you remain realistic, as well as optimistic.

Last week’s riddle question and answer; I cover what is real and hide what is true, But sometimes I bring out the courage in you. What am I? ooh! Some good answers last week. Clothes, your Mind to name a couple. I liked them. The official answer was Makeup.

This week’s riddle is;  I’m so simple I only point, yet I guide people all over the world. What am I?

Time for a moment to reflect, I think.