The DAILY SPARK Blog

THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES

If it happened to us, our memory of it is a story, our record of it with us at the center.  Even if it’s on video, even if other people were there, our narrative and the context and the play by play belong to us.  The useful questions might be:  “Is my story helpful?”  And the follow on could be:  “Is there any other version of this story that might be more helpful?”

Quote by Seth Godin from his daily blog

REFLECTION:

  • Is there a narrative you are “stuck” on? 
  • Is there another version of the story that might be more helpful?
  • Write a new story.

THE LITTLE THINGS…

Think about the little things you enjoy, then turn around and do them for someone else.  If you love it when a friend calls to check in, your friends probably love it too.  Be the one who calls.  If it makes your whole day when someone compliments your outfit, other  people probably love it too.  Be the one to give out more compliments. 

Quote by James Clear from his weekly blog: 3-2-1 Thursday

REFLECTION:

  • What little things that others do for you, say to you that bring you joy?
  • Can you “be the one” today to brighten another’s day?
  • Go for it!

GOOD COACH.. BAD COACH…

Sculpture in the center of town in Redondela, Spain

Good coaches notice what you did right and they teach.  Bad coaches notice what you did wrong and they focus on it.

Quote by Dr. Daniel Amen

REFLECTION:

  • What kind of “coach* ” are you? 
  • Do you focus on what is right and teach or do you focus on what is wrong and  correct?
  • What kind of “coach” do you want to be?  Make the shift.

* Substitute leader, boss, Mom, Dad, friend, sister, brother, employee for coach… applies to all roles you may play.