I have never really learned the skill of accepting a compliment gracefully. If someone compliments me, or gives me a positive affirmation, I cannot bring myself to look up and into their eyes and confirm that I am listening to their kind words. I'll laugh, respond with an ugly face (to make them laugh), or I might just concentrate really hard on the ground and tell myself to breath to get through it. For me it is an awkward experience filed with unnecessary tension. It doesn't matter if it is coming from someone I love or not. I can't seem to get myself use to this interaction.
This is why I love Hannah Hart's new video. She challenges her friends to a game, where they have to tell each other positive affirmations without laughing. I would probably never be able to get through a challenge like this without dying but I like the idea of making this challenge popular. Even if you are just telling yourself these affirmations. Kind words make positive impacts.
Not only does this type of video encourage positivity but if we could get to a point where positive affirmations become a norm, we won't need to make things like these a game. It will happen naturally in every day conversation. Now imagine how much of a happier world we could live in if we could spread more confidence and encouragement like this!
Next time someone compliments you, I challenge you to take it to heart. It could make your day so much better just by letting someone in.
Cielo
No comments:
Post a Comment