Today's Stress Tip..by G. Gaynor McTigue..MON 7/17/06

Don't expect gratitude.

You may get it, but don't expect it. Accept that a lot of your good efforts will go unacknowledged. (And your kids will never fully appreciate you until they have children of their own!) Today, people mostly take notice when things go wrong…and take the rest for granted. So rather than repeatedly set yourself up for disappointment, don't expect accolades. Do it because it's right, because it pleases YOU, because your reward should derive from the fruit of your labors, not the arbitrary whim of disinterested recipients. And when that infrequent expression of thanks does come your way, it'll be that much sweeter. Why make yourself crazy?


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Lose an argument.

That's right, lose an argument. When was the last time you looked someone squarely in the face and said, "You know, you're right. I'm wrong. Thanks for straightening me out." Hard to do, isn't it? We'd sooner cling to a worthless position than admit we're in error. But a humbling concession now and then is a great relief. Because it removes the onerous pressure of trying to defend a flawless façade. An image that fools no one. And displays weakness rather than character. (Don't we see it every day in our politicians?) Lose an argument. Show humility. You'll gain a lot more respect and credibility. Why make yourself crazy?

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