The Sue Atkins Sunday Saying – A Cup of Positivi- tea

“When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building. Opportunities to then speak openly and to be understood come much more naturally and easily. ~Stephen Covey Life can be complicated, but happiness…is simple. Of course, we try our best to make […]

15 great things to tell your kids ~ Tip 11

“You did it!” or “You got it!” or “You figured it out – how fantastic!   15 great things to tell your kids ~ Tip 1   15 great things to tell your kids. ~ Tip 2   15 great things to tell your kids. ~ Tip 3   15 great things to tell your […]

Activities To Build Self Esteem – Tip 9

  If children live with criticism, They learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, They learn to fight. If children live with ridicule, They learn to be shy. If children live with shame, They learn to feel guilty. If children live with encouragement, They learn confidence. If children live with tolerance, They learn to […]

The Sue Atkins Sunday Saying – a cup of positivi-tea

  Children Learn What They Live If a child lives with criticism he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility he learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule he learns to be shy. If a child lives with shame he learns to feel guilty. If a child lives with tolerance he […]

The Sue Atkins Sunday Saying – a cup of positivi-tea

So often we let our kids, our partner or our work colleagues wind us up,  but it’s worth just pressing your imaginary pause button for a moment and reminding yourself that …….”Nobody makes you angry – you DECIDE to use anger as a response” Step back, take a deep breath and choose another option. Nobody […]