How did you do giving out your GOLD STARS? Our three WINNERS (by random selection...pulling names out of jars...very scientific) are: Robynl, Elizabeth Morgan, and Teri Nine. Email me your addresses at jodirobinson2182@hotmail.com, and I will have the authors send you your book. Thanks again to Jewel, Joyce Dipastena, and Liz Adair for donating their books for our GOLD STAR contest.
I really had fun giving out GOLD STARS, did you? Because of this challenge, I did so much better at complimenting and uplifting everyone I was around. It kept it top-of-mind. It also taught me how easy it is to think negatively and even say negative things in place of something positive. So, that's a good New Year's resolution. To give a GOLD STAR instead of sack of potatoes, or in other words, give a blessing instead of a curse. I'll write more about that in the New Year. Here were just a few of my 100 GOLD STARS given out this past week.
Just a few of JODI'S 100 GOLD STARS
1. Kissed my son and daughter on the forehead as they were heading off to school and told them they were the best kids ever! (My son yelled back, "You're the best mom ever!")
2. Told my husband I admired him. (He said, "What did you say?" I went on to explain. I need to verbally tell him more often how much I really do admire him. He's a really good man.)
3. Sent an email to someone I had lost track of over the years and told her how much her encouragement meant to me when I was younger. She emailed me back and said she really appreciated it.
4. Clapped my hands when my four-year-old colored me a beautiful picture of Strawberry Shortcake. "You're a fantastic artist, Zoey." She smiled and said, "I'm going to make you another one."
5. This isn't really a verbal gold star, but I earned 2 for cleaning up my daughter's throw up (without complaining) at my older daughter's dance recital in front of a crowd. (I think I earned at least 2 stars for this one.)
6. Said a prayer for someone I knew needed one.
7. Brought some homemade fudge to one of my dear friends and told her thank you for putting up with me. (It's the BEST EVER fudge and I mean it. Sorry no one else got some...but I had too much fun eating the rest. That's why I had to give out truffles to the rest of you instead.)
8. Helped my daughter buy flowers for her two friends and before we gave them the flowers we talked about all the good things we liked about each friend.
9. Told my Heavenly Father he was really good at his job.
10. Complimented a stranger coming out of Kohls' telling her that she had a darling haircut. (She was so flattered.)
11. Told my hairdresser I was so lucky to have found her.
12. Told my oldest daughter she was beautiful.
13. Told my second daughter she was beautiful.
14. Told my son he was handsome.
15. Told my youngest daughter that she melted my heart. "You melt my heart, mommy." She said back.
16. I told several women throughout the week, whenever I had chance to talk with them, why I loved them and why I was blessed to have them in my life.
17. Said to the checker at the Fresh Market, "Thank you for being so helpful."
18. Sat next to one of my kid's past teachers at a concert and told her she really made a difference in my daughter's 5th grade year.
19. Thanked a few of new neighbors for being so welcoming.
20. Told my oldest daughter's band teacher that he is a fabulous teacher! That I am grateful for his talents and for giving so much to our kids. Band teacher's dont' get paid much, but, boy do they make difference in student's lives in helping them develop their love for music. I dare say, "Mr. Perkins, you rock!"
My next post won't be until after January 3, 2010. I pray that each of us will decide to develop a deeper relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the reason for the season...but more than that...he is the reason for everything. Merry Christmas and may all your Christmas wishes come true.
Love,
Jodi
True beauty if felt more than it is seen.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
The Gold Star Challenge-Giving Out Gold-Join Me and WIN A FREE BOOK!
What is the GOLD STAR CHALLENCE?
Okay, so, I've been thinking about creating a Gold Star Chart for my 4 1/2 year old to motivate her to stay in her Sunday school class at Church. We've just moved and so she's been leary about her new friends, new classroom, and new church building. At her age, gold stars go a long way. She loves seeing that row of gold grow across the page and sometimes that does the trick to help her do better at whatever I'm trying to teach her.
Well, it got me thinking about Gold Stars, and how it's been a while since I received a gold star. As a mother of four children, I do a lot of things that should earn me a gold star. Like doing the dishes. I washed all the Sunday dishes, all by myself, and because it's Sunday we dirty a lot of dishes. The sink and counters were overflowing with plates, cups, bowls, and silverware. After I was done, I thought to myself, "I earned a gold star for that." But nobody gave me one. Nobody clapped their hands and jumped up and down and said, "Jodi, you are such a good dish washer." As I dried that last dish and placed it in the cupboard, I pictured my husband placing a gold star on my forehead and my children surrounding me with clapping hands and patting me on the back. I liked it.
Getting a Gold Star just makes you feel good. You remember how it felt, don't you? Which...brings me to my point that no matter how old we are, no matter what we've achieved in life, we all crave positive feedback. We all need that pat on the back, that "A" for effort, or that gold star that tells us that we're doing great! So, here's another thought; as much as we'd like to receive a gold star, how often do we give a gold star? GIVING OUT gold stars, or compliments, or positive feedback in general, also feels really good because the person you're giving it to feeds you positive energy right back. It's a win-win!
So, here is the GOLD STAR CHALLENGE. This week is going to be my GOLD STAR week. And, it's most appropriate for the holidays because on top of my Christmas tree is, in fact, a gold star. It's a great reminder that I need to give GOLD STARS to my husband, to my children, to my friends, and even to strangers. I'm so excited! Even the check out lady at Wal-mart is going to get a gold star from me today, I can just feel it. And I can't wait! This will be the best week ever because I'm going to set a goal to give out 100 gold stars. Ya, think I can do it? Piece-a-cake.
JOIN ME in the GOLD STAR CHALLENGE and WIN a FREE BOOK: So, if you're interested in joining me, give out as many gold stars as you can and POST your experience in the comments below. Next Tuesday, December 22, 2009, I'll post the THREE winners.
Let's give out a little gold! I'll report back and let you know what I did with all of my gold stars. I'd love to know what you did with yours.
I RECEIVED A GOLD STAR FROM A READER
I did receive a wonderful Gold Star this morning from a reader of my book, "Women of Virtue." It's so nice when someone takes the time to email you and tell you that you've made a difference in their life. Seriously, it's worth more than gold. So, thanks to Elizabeth Adams, I'm starting off my Monday with an imaginary Gold Star on my forehead...and I feel like a winner. Thanks, Elizabeth. You gave me a Gold Star and because of you I'm passing along Gold Stars to everyone I meet for the rest of the week.
Dear Jodi,
I don't know if you remember me but I'm Elizabeth Adams. You gave a talk at my church, at our 'Young Women in Exellence' night. You gave me your book, "Women of Virtue", and I just finished reading it, and I just had to thank you. It's my new favorite book! I think I cried three times while reading it! It was so inspirational and I just wanted to thank you for giving me a copy. I feel that your book is a such a gift to all women and I so hope you keep writing. Your book really touched my heart, and I just want to, again, thank you so, so much.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Adams
Again, thanks Elizabeth. Your Gold Star was as good as gold.
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