People Who Acknowledge Us
August 3rd, 2006 by Laura Moncur in MotivationToday, try this experiment. No matter what anyone says, give them positive reinforcement. No matter how crazy their words sound to you, give them props for coming up with the idea on their own.
“I’ve been thinking of moving to Israel.”
“Wow! Good for you! Why do you want to move there?”
Sure, your brain might be reeling from the idea that your dear friend wants to move to a war-torn state, but giving them positive reinforcement will get a much more honest and open response to your question than this response:
“What’s the matter with you?! Why do you want to move there?”
Everyone has their hopes and dreams. Just today, give them as much positive feedback as you can on everything they say and watch how they light up and tell you more than you ever thought you’d hear from them.
Be one of those people who acknowledge the ones around them.