PRAISE NOT PUT DOWNS

Good Morning all!  It's cold today so prepare.  This is when people get sick.  Cold one day, warm the next.  People going to work sick because you know, the world will come to an end if you don't show up.  Do everyone a favor.  Don't be a hero.  The world will seriously not come to an end if you stay home and take care of yourself rather than come in to work sick and pass around all your germs for others to take home to themselves and their families.  What must go through someone's mind when they come to work sick?  "I have so much to do, only I can take care of this, how will people look at me?"  I think THAT is the big one.  How will people look at me?!  Who cares?  If you are a responsible person then the reason you are home sick is because you are or you are taking care of something that you need a full day to do.  Why beat yourself up?  Here is today's thought which reflects that, "We are all here to support each other - we bash ourselves enough."  I'd say.  It goes beyond the I'm not good enough.  All this what if, and what will people think.  Next time someone is sick, instead of assuming they are out partying, why not really support that person to co-workers by saying nice things.  Praising the work of the person and really acknowledging that something must truly be wrong.  I have this very funny postcard that I bought many years ago just because it IS funny but unfortunately so true.  It goes like this, "If  you want to find a girl's faults, praise her to her friends."  OMG!!!  How true - "Sally is so pretty, don't you think?"  "Oh yea, but did you ever see her without her make-up?"  Yes, I KNOW you have been there because I have been there myself, (I'm ashamed to admit).  I look a lot better with make-up too but to wear or not to wear, well that is my business!  Maybe Sally feels the same way but as friends do we need to point that out?  NO WE DON'T!  Praise your friends, your co-workers, and by all means PLEASE PRAISE YOURSELF!  Self deprecation can be a form of humor but don't let it seep into your skin.  Know you are wonderful, amazing and fabulous.  For today, try not to put anyone down but ESPECIALLY yourself!  Have a wonderful day!~Love, Amy