[Own Your Life Wed] The Gift of Attention

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I think we’d all agree that the Holiday Season is all about children and for those of us who are just little kids in big bodies now, it’s a time to revisit the child inside each and every one of us. Because it is a fun time for so many, some of us can get over energized from all of the activities.

The most calming force I’ve learned to use with children (and adults) who are bouncing off the walls with excitement, is to give the gift of my undivided, emotionally available attention.

If this is something that brings you to your last nerve, then I think you’ll really be able to get a lot out of today’s blog.

Reaching out …
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The Gift of Attention

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Giving Behavior Affirming Attention and Focus

The real power of compassionate attention is that it causes positive behavioral change—instantaneously.

Connection is about more than simple acknowledgment; it’s about the necessity of reaching out daily to be emotionally available, through compassionate attention, to the individuals in our lives, no matter what age.

You can make a difference in how well we all do by the kind of attention you decide to give each other.

When you remain consistent in offering attention in a positive and behavior affirming way, it becomes a “conscious” act that offers profound healing. This, coupled with a decision to simply slow down and energetically connect with individuals, will create alignment that generates long-term solutions.

How you decide to give your attention will determine how easy it will be to enjoy this special time as well as get along in the year ahead …