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January 4, 2007
Mind-stretching brain games and
conversation starters.
It's the perfect opportunity for sharing stories, building knowledge,
strengthening character, and having fun!
Personal Growth – Self Labeling
So what things about you do you wish were different? I’m not very athletic; I don’t catch on to math easily;
my nose is too big?
If you are like most people, you have no trouble
at all coming up with a list. But did you know that
words you use when describing your dissatisfactions
can make change more difficult?
Look at the examples from above.
Saying, "I’m not….." or "I don’t..."
really closes the door on the possibility of
improvement. Find another way to phrase the same
thought that offers an opportunity for changes. "I was the slowest runner in the race today.
Those other kids must get more exercise than I do." Now you are giving yourself the opportunity to get more exercise
and improve your endurance. Try it out with some
other negative ideas.
What about those things that just are, such as a big nose? Try some Things could be worse therapy.
"What a disaster this big nose would be if I didn’t have such beautiful eyes!"
Read another issue of Table Topics
The wonderment of seeds
Share A Story – Kids Do
The Darndest Things
Family anecdotes are always fun! Swap stories
about some of the cute things the members of your
family said or did as children. Here's one of
our all time favorites:
My older sister learned the Lord's Prayer as
a toddler, but added her own special thought,
"Now I lay me down to sleep, wake me up early
and give me my Cheer-me-o's."
Read
another of my favorite family stories in
Sweeten Someone's Childhood.
Read
the article.
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