We understand the concept of saying “no,” but our “play nice and be pleasant” tapes (or CDs) from childhood are too strong — it overrides all others.
On average by the age of eighteen we will have been praised and encouraged 30,000 times, and most of this … by the time we are three. By contrast we will have been criticised and discouraged over 250,000 times.” It’s no wonder we’re so focused on what goes wrong!
“I am no longer waiting for a special occasion; I burn the best candles on ordinary days” – Mary Anne Perrone
Ask yourself: “where do you personally have control or influence over this issue?”