Words Have Power
More than 2 decades ago, I
had made a conscious change to a habit of mine. To the question "How are
you?", I started responding with "Fantastic".
It woudl surprise people who
routinely said and heard 'Nice' 'OK' 'Going Good' as responses. I realised that
people dont really expect other people to have 'fantastic day/life' so it
suprises them no end to hear that response from me.
I began to observe that more
people greeted me once they knew that I responded with 'Fantastic' with a wide
smile and enthusiasm. It seemed to give them a minor energy boost and probably
hope. And then I found a few people who went from 'nice' to 'going good' and
from there to 'great' and some even tried 'Fantastic' ... i knew I was
spreading the Virus :)
We all know that words make a
difference. To others and to ourselves too. Strong positive words can uplift
your/others spirits immedietely and shift the frame of reference. Its
powerful.
I do slide into 'going good'
at times ... those are the moments when I am not feeling great. And i
immedietely hear back "Why what happened? What happened to
fantastic?". Not only reminds me to go back but also a quick introspection
trigger.
Another one that I am trying
to get into habit of is saying "Make a Great Day" or "Make a
Nice Day" instead of "Have a Nice day" ... the focus is not on
nice/great but instead of have versus Make. Have is incidental and wishful
thinking - putting the responsibility on other people and circumstances. Make
put the responsibility on you. You make your day the way you like. Don't settle
on what others create for you so that you can 'have' it. Make it !!
So, on this Tuesday, I feel
Fantastic and I wish you Make a Great Day for yourself and those around
you.
Do share any powerful habit
that you have developed or observed in others that created a lasting impression
on you.
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This article was inspired by
Virgin (Airlines) Australia's latest campaign - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vw3K3w2a38
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