Here we are, the first day of 2012! I don't have anything crafty to share today (boo I know) and I'm not much of a New Year's Resolution maker so I don't have those to share either but I just finished reading a fantastic book that I have decided I need to share with you and encourage you (and myself) to put into practice for making 2012 a better, and more positive year!
The book is called "How Full is Your Bucket" by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D. It is a relatively short and easy read and discusses the effects of positive interactions on your relationships, productivity, health and longevity. It reveals simple strategies to "fill your bucket and those around you" while greatly reducing the negative energy in our lives. The principles are simple. Make sure you interact with others in a positive way. Don't "dip" from their bucket by focusing on what is wrong but rather "fill" their bucket with encouraging and positive words and actions! In turn, this will add to your bucket too. Every little "drop" will lead to an overflowing bucket that can then be shared with others. A "drop" can be a simple thank-you, a smile, an unexpected gift or any other positive interaction. Easy, peasy if you ask me and something that I hope to put into practice every single day of 2012. (You can read more about the bucket and dipper theory on this website)
My first "drop" of the year will be a written thank you to my friend, Kris for recommending the book to all of us at book club the other night! She also mentioned that there is a kids edition available and is on my list of books to read to my daycare friends very soon!
Here's to overflowing buckets and a prosperous New Year! Cheers!
1 comment:
Very sweet! We've read the kids' version over & over and it is the best! The grown up edition is on MY list. I think you already have the practice down, though, which is why you have friends everywhere we go!
Happy New Year, Friend :)
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