Positive thinking is a powerful tool in all aspects of our lives. When you believe - 'I can do it', the 'How to do it' develops. How you think determines how you act. How you act in turn determines how others react to you. A positive attitude, positive self talk, positive thoughts will generate the power, skill and energy needed to feel good about yourself and achieve. An interesting exercise for parents and dancers - Try and get through one complete day with ONLY positive thoughts and positive words. This includes self talk- thoughts you have about yourself. Keep trying, I think you may be amazed by how many negative thoughts (especially about yourself), sarcastic comments (It is quite crushing to ones self esteem to be on the receiving end of sarcasism) and negative words we actually communicate without being aware. I give you this challenge with love. Please give it a go. It is a win, win exercise for you, your children and everyone you come in contact with. Let me know how you go.
Joanne Steckelbruck