I’ve reached this “weird” stage in my life where I simply want the people around me to be happy & feel good about themselves – same for me. I’ve spent the majority of my life wanting people to think that I’m special.
Aging isn’t all that bad y’all. I feel I’ve fully embraced the phrases, “With age comes wisdom” & “Like a fine wine.”
My 20 year old self would never be able to give less f*cks about things like what others think of her or be ok with telling someone to f*ck off that needed to be told to f*ck off without batting an eye. Ya know what I mean? 🤷♀️ 💁🏼♀️You?!
I’ve never understood how people fear getting older. Guess it’s a combo of being stuck in the past & FOMO?
Perhaps the most reflective & effective exercise I’ve developed as I’ve aged is paying attention to the little words & phrases I’ve either heard or said that light people up.
A simple smile, phrase, or kind word can change your day!
Y’all know I preach the power of thoughts & words, why not use them for good? So I wrote down a few of my favorites to share today.
These phrases aren’t designed to help you get laid (…or maybe they will? 🤔 I dunno…you’re welcome?!😜) or manipulate someone from a negative place.
They are simply a collection of phrases I know I love to hear.
They make people smile.
They make me smile.
- “You are amazing!”
- “I believe in you!”
- “I was thinking about you.”
- “I appreciate you.”
- “I value your opinion.”
- “That means a lot coming from you.”
- “Thank you.”
- “I miss you!.”
- “I admire __ about you.”
- “I love your energy!”
- “I saw this & it reminded me of you.”
- “Thank you for being such a wonderful human.”
- “This world is a better place simply because you’re in it.”
As a kicker: 4 words that have changed my life & may be something you need to hear today too…
“Be kind to yourself.” 🥰
…and heck, let’s add “Don’t be a d*ck.” in there too. 🙃😄
oxox
Sorta Sweet, Sorta Beth Dutton
Coach K