40 Compliments Every Child Should Hear

40 Compliments Every Child Should Hear

 

A large part of our childhood memories are connected to small but important moments we remember for many years to come. Not because of what occurred but because of how we felt. Some made us angry or lonely, while others made us hopeful, made us laugh and feel optimistic.

 

Compliments and simple words of encouragement have a lasting effect on the way our children and grandchildren will see the world. Some of the simplest and shortest words can make them feel better about themselves and continue to encourage them through hard times as well.

 

Below are 40 compliments and encouragements every child or grandchild needs to hear. They are simple to say, but will stay with them for years, we promise!

1. You make me proud every day.
2. Your ideas are wonderful.
3. I'm happy I'm your parent/grandparent.
4. You don't need to be perfect to be a terrific person.

5. It's important to me to hear what you think about this.
6. I believe you

7. I believe in your abilities.
8. Our family wouldn't be the same without you.
9. I know you did the best you could.
10. I accept you for who you are.

11. Even if you didn't succeed, your method was correct.
12. You help me a lot.

13. You made me happy today.

14. I love how creative you are.
15. It's fun to be with you.

16. Your ideas are great, never fear speaking them out loud.
17. You can make a positive change in anything you choose to do.

18. I can't wait for the moment we'll be together.

19. I'm very interested in your stories.
20. I love seeing the world through your eyes.

21. Never stop being this curious.
22. I admire your ability to make your own decisions.

23. That was a great question!
24. Your friends are lucky to know you.

25. That was a smart choice.
26. It makes me happy to see you happy.

27. Being your parent is my favorite job.
28. I'm learning new things from you every day.

29. You make me a better person.

30. I'm happy to have you here beside me.

31. I understand you, even if I don't agree with you.

32. I feel like you're becoming more mature every day.33. That was very brave of you.
34. The way you asked for forgiveness made me realize how mature you are.

35. I'm proud of you for understanding you were wrong
36. I knew you could do it.

37. I'm so happy you've decided to try again.

38. It's always important to me to listen to you.
39. Your existence fills my heart.

40. Remember, I'll never stop loving you!

 

Remember: Like everything else in life, it's important to know when and how to say these words. We also have to remember to say them, instead of just believing the child knows it already. These sayings are just suggestions, but they can help your children and grandchildren understand exactly what you are thinking and feeling, help them face challenges as well as improve your relationship with them.

Regards

Ankush D Shilimkar

Romantic Illustrations To Give You Some Serious Relationship Goals..!!

Romantic Illustrations That Will Give You Some Serious Relationship Goals Artist Nidhi Chanani's series 'Love is' consists of beautiful illustrations that will give us some serious relationship goals. Love is all about making small moments count; and activities like these make couples inseparable. Doing chores together, reading together and being there for each other during the tough times is what love truly encompasses. These cute illustrations will tell you exactly that. Regards Ankush D Shilimkar

12 Simple Tricks To Keep Yourself Motivated..

Are you bored with your life? Are you uninspired to update your blog? Are you lazy to shoot your short film? Let's put that aside now because we're bringing you 12 simple tricks that will help you GEt back on track right away.

1. Start now.

Tell yourself to start this moment. Not in the evening and not tomorrow, right NOW.

2. Set a performance goal.

Setting a goal helps you find your way forward. This comes in handy for various things, such as, if you have a bunch of emails to reply to, or laundry to do, or bills to pay. Setting a goal will help you tackle all of this.

3. Make an if-then rule.

The if-then rule is very simple. Suppose you finish a task that had been pending a while, treat yourself. For minor tasks, you can get yourself chocolates or a nice meal. For bigger tasks, you can treat yourself with a vacation.

4. Don’t think about survival.

Everyone learns to survive sooner or later. Sadly, we are so worried about making enough money, or doing things the right away, that we forget to look at the more important things. Instead of survival, we should motivate ourselves to become the best version of ourselves, the best of everything. We should aim at setting an example and nothing Less than that. 

5. Rise above your insecurities.

Instead of feeling jealous about other people’s successes, try and figure out the reason behind it. There must be a story. They would have developed great habits, worked hard and made certain compromises to get where they have.

6. Get a routine.

Believe it or not, this habit makes a huge difference. A routine can help you get your life on track. It will keep you going. When you finally have a routine to follow, focus on it and try to get better at it every day.

7. Embrace discipline.

There are times when you’ll realise that motivation isn’t the problem. Instead, being non-disciplined is.

 

Has it ever happened with you that you are constantly inspired to work towards your goal, but you can’t make time for it? This is where discipline comes in the picture.

8. Keep realistic expectations from yourself.

Don’t add too many things on your to-do list. DON’T give yourself improbable deadlines.

9. Stay away from toxic people.

Stay away from people who make you feel terrible about yourself. Keep miles away from that girl who cribs all the time. And stop talking to that fellow who can never utter a nice word about you.

10. Understand the value of that ‘extra’ bit.

It is possible that you have both talent and resources. You are working hard, but you’re falling short because you are failing to take that extra step. Think about it. Maybe you are just that tiny step away.

11. Ask yourself - ‘ Do I want it bad enough?’

The answer to this question will tell you how far you are willing to go to fulfil your dreams. 

12. Stick notes.

You need to be constantly inspired. So stick inspiring notes on your office table, or put motivational wallpapers on your laptop. Every time you feel bored, just look at it. It sounds silly but these things actually help.

Regards

Ankush D Shilimkar

The Luck Factor

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Ankush D Shilimkar

Real Life Stories...!!!

Excellent reading; read all; the 9th 10th are masterpieces!!
MUST READ ALL 14 ONE LINE STORIES…
 

The following stories have wonderful shades of emotions. These are based on
true incidences both wonderful and inspirational.

These stories will remove some wrong misconceptions that we have about the
people and life in general.
1. Today, when I slipped on the wet tile floor a boy in a wheelchair caught
me before I slammed my head on the ground. He said, “Believe it or not,
that’s almost exactly how I injured my back 3 years ago.
2. Today, my father told me, “Just go for it and give it a try! You don’t
have to be a professional to build a successful product. Amateurs started
Google and Apple. Professionals built the Titanic.
3. Today, I asked my mentor – a very successful business man in his 70’s –
what his top 3 tips are for success. He smiled and said, “Read something no
one else is reading, think something no one else is thinking, and do
something no one else is doing.
4. Today, I interviewed my grandmother for part of a research paper I’m
working on for my Psychology class. When I asked her to define success in
her own words, she said, “Success is when you look back at your life and
the memories make you smile.
5. I am blind by birth. When I was 8 years old, I wanted to play baseball.
I asked my father- "Dad, can I play baseball?" He said "You'll never know
until you try." When I was a teenager, I asked him, - "Dad Can I become a
surgeon?". He replied "Son, you'll never know until you try." Today I am a
Surgeon, just because I tried!
6. Today, after a 72 hour shift at the fire station, a woman ran up to me
at the grocery store and gave me a hug. When I tensed up, she realized I
didn’t recognize her. She let go with tears of joy in her eyes and the most
sincere smile and said, “On 9-11-2001, you carried me out of the World
Trade Center.”
7. Today, after I watched my dog get run over by a car, I sat on the side
of the road holding him and crying. And just before he died, he licked the
tears off my face.
8. Today at 7AM, I woke up feeling ill, but decided I needed the money, so
I went into work. At 3PM I got laid off. On my drive home I got a flat
tire. When I went into the trunk for the spare, it was flat too. A man in a
BMW pulled over, gave me a ride, we chatted, and then he offered me a job.
I start tomorrow.
9. Today, as my father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around my
mother’s hospital bed, my mother uttered her last coherent words before she
died. She simply said, “I feel so loved right now. We should have gotten
together like this more often.”
10. Today, I kissed my dad on the forehead as he passed away in a small
hospital bed. About 5 seconds after he passed, I realized it was the first
time I had given him a kiss since I was a little boy.

11. Today, in the cutest voice, my 8-year-old daughter asked me to start
recycling. I chuckled and asked, “Why?” She replied, “So you can help me
save the planet.” I chuckled again and asked, “And why do you want to save
the planet?” “Because that’s where I keep all my stuff,” she said.
12. Today, when I witnessed a 27-year-old breast cancer patient laughing
hysterically at her 2-year-old daughter’s antics, I suddenly realized that
I need to stop complaining about my life and start celebrating it again.
13. Today, a boy in a wheelchair saw me desperately struggling on crutches
with my broken leg and offered to carry my backpack and books for me. He
helped me all the way across campus to my class and as he was leaving he
said, “I hope you feel better soon.”.
14. Today, I was traveling in Kenya and I met a refugee from Zimbabwe. He
said he hadn’t eaten anything in over 3 days and looked extremely skinny
and unhealthy. Then my friend offered him the rest of the sandwich he was
eating. The first thing the man said was, “We can share it.

Regards

Ankush D Shilimkar

Even if your job is not to sell, there will come a time when you will have to persuade someone. Persuasion happens not only between salespeople and their potential customers. As a manager, for instance, you may need to persuade your subordinates to perform at a higher level. And if you think you have a brilliant project in mind, you should learn how to persuade your boss to take on it. Needless to say, the ability to persuade somebody is a desirable one, and something that you can actually learn and develop. What you will learn in this article are the things you should do to become persuasive.

1. Have a purpose

Persuasive people are aware of the power they have, and they use it wisely and sparingly. One thing you have to understand is that many of the conversations you are going to make will not require that you try to convince someone to accept something or do something. Remember also that aggressively pushing people into something will draw them away from you instead. A person who seldom argues and asks is actually more likely to get consideration when he advocates some ideas. In short, if you want to be persuasive, you should know when to and when not to ask and argue.

2. Be a great listener

Always pushing your argument without listening to what others have to say will definitely get you nowhere. Your ability to express your purpose in an articulate and convincing manner is just half of what it takes to be persuasive. More importantly, you need to be an active listener. You have to listen to get a better idea of what your approach should be to convince them. Secondly, listening intently will make you realize which parts of their argument you can attack to be really convincing. It is also through listening that you can see where you both agree so you may capitalize on such points. If you already know what you should say, you will naturally focus more on trying to know what others are saying. There is no point in persuading if you don’t have any idea what argument others are trying to make.

3. Make a connection

Unless you could establish an emotional connection with the person you are trying to persuade, you and your arguments will be easily dismissed. Outstanding salesmen know this, and so they make sure that they are always like able and see to it that they connect emotionally with their potential customers. You can do this by showing empathy for another person’s position and make them feel you are on their side. You must also be patient enough to know when you should advocate your point. It will be much easier to persuade people if you could get them aligned with your objectives.

4. Acknowledge credibility

In order to make other people accept your opinions, it is important that you earn their respect. So how are you going to do this? Well, you can do this by showing them equal respect and acknowledging the credibility of the facts they are raising. This way, they will be more open to your arguments and the merits of your opinion.

5. Know when you should stop talking

Giving people an endless verbal barrage will certainly not help you persuade your listeners. Remember that it is never a good strategy to annoy and wear people down. If you think you have said enough and you have made your point, then it’s time to shut up and step back. It is essential that you give your listeners time to absorb everything you have said and weigh the pros and cons of your argument. By letting them think on their own, you are giving them the chance to see how beneficial your points are.

Having the ability to persuade can be very helpful to you in so many ways. In fact, you may even use this skill of yours as you go on a job-search. You may not have the qualities of an excellent salesperson, but you can definitely learn how to be credible and persuasive enough to your listener or audience.

Regards

Ankush D Shilimkar

These Cool Psychology Tricks Will Make You Feel Like God

Our brain is a funny thing. A small thing said or done, can manipulate our minds to a large extent. Fun right? Let's check out some really cool psychology tricks which will definitely make you feel like Freud. 

1. When at a party or a meeting...

Crack a joke and observe the people who are laughing around you. People who feel close to each other will be looking at each other. This is useful for discerning out friendships and other relationships.

2. Hack the boss.

If you know someone who is mad at you or has it out for you, sit next to them in a particular meeting, this will reduce the confrontation level.

3. Feet don't lie.

To know if someone is interested in a conversation look at their feet, if they are pointing towards you, they are. If they are pointing sideways or any other direction, they aren't. Feet don't lie.

4. The life hack to make people do what you want them to do.

 Offer someone a choice instead of a command. For example, instead of saying drink your milk to a toddler, ask which mug would he/she like to drink milk from. This gives the person a sense of control hence produces a higher chance of a better outcome.

5. The art of silence.

When in a conversation keep your silence even after they have finished speaking. More often than not, they will start talking again to avoid the awkward silence. This one can totally freak people out. Tried and tested.

6. The foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

 People are more likely to agree to do a task for you if you ask them to do something simpler first. Gradual Commitment, makes people them think you like them. Even if, deep down, you want them to burn. *evil laugh*

7. Walking in the crowd.

 Avoid the sidewalk shuffle by looking intently over the person's shoulder, or between people's heads in a group. Your gaze shows the crowd where you're going. They'll drift towards the opposite side or create a gap to avoid you. Try it the next time you're out catching a train.

8. Chewing gum.

 When you're approaching a situation that would make you nervous like public speaking or bungee jumping, chew on a gum. If we are 'eating' something, our brain reasons it like 'I would not be eating if I were danger. So I must not be in danger'. Chewing gum all the time, however, will just make you look like a cow.

9. Keep calm and carry on.

 Best way to handle a situation when someone is angry with you. If you stay calm, and not react,it'll get them even angrier, and be ashamed about it after, and apologise. Been on both sides of the fence on this one, trust me, keeping calm is the best thing.

10. Inception

 My favourite. To plant a seed of idea in someones mind, ask them to not think of a particular thing at all. Lets say I ask you to NOT think about ELEPHANTS. What are you thinking of? ;) Have fun trying these out. 

Regards

Ankush D Shilimkar

Psychology says

People who hide their feelings usually care the most.

Regards

Ankush D Shilimkar