December 18, 2008PowerPhrase of the Week ~ I’d be delighted to do that for you
Rick used to grudgingly agree to do things for his colleagues until someone mentioned that it made him reluctant to ask for help. That’s when Rick decided he should either decline or agree cheerfully. His PowerPhrase became,
- I’d be delighted to do that for you.
Interestingly, he discovered there was more joy in the service he offered when he did that.
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I love this little story. It rings true on several levels. I can frequently change my attitudes and behaviors by changing my thoughts, and the words I choose to use often shape my thoughts. It also feels like a mark of maturity when we/I can say ‘No’ to something or someone, without resentment, anger, or fear, when it is the best decision for us/me. In those moments, I am an adult, actively representing myself in the world, and not passively waiting for someone else to direct me or influence me. And being able to be honest about what I can and cannot do is freeing for both participants in such an exchange.
Comment by Kathleen — January 2, 2009 @ 2:44 pm