I see now that I have a hard time letting air stand between me and the one with whom I’m conversing. Silence IS louder and puts emphasis of the recent comment -a little time to digest what’s been said. I hope to keep it up.
sheneruk_sheruk's Life List
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1. learn to keep my mouth shut
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2. stay on my time schedule at work
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3. Be a good Cub Scout Den Leader
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4. Teach my son how to handle bullies
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5. stop gossiping
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6. stay generous
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How I did it: As I look at my clutter, I try to imagine what someone might say about it. If it bothers me I start at the top or in a corner and work my way out (or down). I go through it and really only keep what I know I will use in the next 2 weeks. I'm very strict because I don't want to let it pile up again. I give away anything I won't use or throw it away. THAT makes me feel very good! I put the rest "where it lives" and try to find a home for ev… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I had been so shy my entire life that I would absolutely avoid social interactions at any cost. In elementary school I wouldn't even ask for permission to go to the restroom! When I turned 16, I was hired by a local restaurant as a waitress (my mom knew someone who worked there). For 2 years I struggled when interacting with customers. For me it was a process of failing miserably at times and succeeding occasionally, but I eventuall… Read how I did it…
I made a concerted effort to be quiet while I worked today. . .
I am a massage therapist. Although all of my clients love to “catch up” with me when they see me, I tried mostly to just listen and not to contribute too much myself. I have found that I share just too much of my personal life sometimes.
I’m getting really good at shopping for the cool things I want to make, yet I always find other things that need to get done BEFORE I’ll let myself sit down and bead.
