“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8-9).
We love this running list of words we’re sharing with you. When you’ve been forgiven, affirmed, hugged, loved on, complimented, treasured, or encouraged these are words that describe your response. When you’ve taken good care of yourself and focused on “such things,” those positive feelings bring about positive behavior. This list comes from our clients.
Smile, laugh (giggle, belly-laugh), get handsy, whistle, sing, hum, flirt, dance, touch, pat, hold hands, compliment, praise, speak optimistically, rest, nap, walk, work, engage in a hobby, cry, overlook irritations, put up with, forgive easily, get chill bumps, move faster, move slower, talk, shut-up, joke, go with the flow, get verbally responsive, relax, volunteer, shout, high five, clap, speak candidly, wink, engage, go, go, go!
Hope you smiled as you read! Don’t you love it when you witness the people you love acting like this?
How can you contribute to positive feelings in yourself and those around you? We mean EVERYONE around you like your spouse, kids, your in-laws, extended family, neighbors, co-workers, and people you struggle to like.
What else do you do? What do you see in yourself? What positive behavior would you add to this list? Comment to let us know. We would love to expand this running list.