Praising
It’s amazing how a gracious comment can make you feel.
Walking across our school
playground, I was stopped by one of the Teaching Assistants’.
She said, “I have been
watching you. You always look very smart.’
She went on to say, ‘You
must have been a very stylish lady when you were young.’ She was all smiles and
meant what she was saying. I was flattered.
I told her, I did not feel
‘smart’ at all that day and thanked her for the kind words. I felt over the
moon by her comment as I really felt drained on that Friday afternoon.
Being honest, choosing the
right time, and sharing kind words with others has a strong effect on them. We
should gauge the situation, and ensure it is conducive, so as not to seem
offensive. Spreading our admiration or concern can make a difference. It is
just like giving feedback to our students.
‘It’s amazing how a sweet
comment can make one feel.’
I think about my students
and how a constructive comment can influence how they perform. They suddenly
perk up and get motivated.
This is so very true. This is my first time blogging, and I was insufficiently prepared for the swell in my heart every kind comment would bring. "You always look very smart," what a wonderful and beautiful compliment! Thank you for bringing this back to heart for our students, too.
ReplyDeleteThe impact of a few kind words are worth taking the time to say. Thanks for sharing your praising thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this story with us. You are so right that a kind comment can fill our hearts. Fridays are tough and that was just what you needed. :)
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