How to take a compliment.

While discussing the issue of how to graciously receive a compliment, it was interesting to hear the varied points of view from the group in the social network where the discussion was taking place. The issue was discussed as asking how best to respond to someone (specifically in the workplace) giving you a compliment and whether or not to direct a compliment right back to them or to graciously accept their compliment and say a simple "Thank you.". What do you think about this topic? Do you feel that you should just give a sincere "Thank you." response, or do you think that their compliment leaves you with the obligation of returning the compliment?

Attitude of Gratitude. It IS a Wonderful Life!

If you were to write down 3 things that you were grateful for during this day...today...at any moment of the day...would you know which three things to write down? Starting today, gather your positive energy by starting a gratitude journal. By including an attitude of gratitude in your daily routine, you will automatically attract more of what you want to you. Here is a note on gratitude...

"A popular refrain from the 1940s captured the thought:

Accentuate the positive;
Eliminate the negative.
Latch on to the affirmative;
Don’t mess with Mr. In-between. 1

Good advice then. Good advice now.

This is a wonderful time to be living here on earth. Our opportunities are limitless. While there are some things wrong in the world today, there are many things right, such as teachers who teach, ministers who minister, marriages that make it, parents who sacrifice, and friends who help.

We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues." -- President Thomas S. Monson, LDS Church, 1992 Ensign

Remember today that you need to smile to bring the positive to you. Smile and know that the positive energy is surrounding you and is moving toward you in all areas of your life.