This Week’s Challenge: Be a cup filler, not a cup drainer
We can either be someone who depletes others’ energy or someone who restores it. Some ideas on how to fill someone else’s cup this week:
- Make eye contact, ask how someone is doing, and genuinely listen and care about their response. Ask follow-up questions.
- Be a cheerleader and be happy for others’ victories.
- Do small acts of kindness that aren’t expected, such as sending a supportive text or bringing them their favorite drink. Don’t expect anything in return.
- Compliment others, especially their character traits, rather than just their achievements.
- Tell your child how proud you are that they are yours.
- Make sure to listen more than speak.
- See a need and fill it.
- Smile! It is the cheapest and most meaningful gift you can give.
“Whatever attitude we bring into a situation will be multiplied” —Lysa Terkeurst