body praise from Jorge Cruise

I received this nice note from the 3-hour diet newsletter. Yes, it's was just for me :-) Be Receptive to Praise Dear Gwendolyn, Remember the last time you received a compliment? How did you react? If you said something like, "Oh, you liar," "Shut up" or "I'm not what you think I am," then you're not fully respecting yourself. You must respect your body unconditionally. Would you ever belittle a compliment given to one of your best friends? Well you deserve the same respect that they do! Even if you think the person giving the compliment is trying to flatter you, why turn it into something bad? The best answer to a compliment is, "Thank you for saying that." When you reject a compliment, you also reject the person who gives it to you. Being gracious is an art, and it makes others feel that you receive their words warmly. And when you compliment others, be sincere. Don't overdo your praise, but tell the person how you really feel. A sincere compliment makes us feel appreciated. On the other hand, flattery involves telling people what they want to hear, (even when they know it isn't true.) If you never say anything that you don't mean, people will truly value the praise you give them.

Life is short, live it well. Your Coach,