Tuesday Ten Linkup - Things I Should Say More Often

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Have you heard of the Kid President??  He is pretty funny, super cute, and his YouTube videos are pretty inspirational.  I saw this one a couple months ago in which he is sharing 20 things he thinks people need to say more often:

Naturally, it got me to thinking about that things I say and some things that, maybe I should say more often.  We thought it would make a fun Tuesday Ten list!  So, here are ten things I should say more often:

1.  "No." - Did you read this post of my Top Ten Sign You Might Be A Volunteeraholic??  I used to be one.  I am learning to say no more often, to really think about what I am commitng to.  IT's getting easier, but my first instinct is usually to say "Sure!"

2.  "Let it go!" - Cue the frozen soundtrack . . . .

I tend to worry about things and overanalyze some situations.  I don't like things to be unresolved.  Sometimes, I just need to Let. It. Go.

3.  "I'm proud of you!" Of course, I'm proud of my daughters.  They are beautiful, smart, good people.  I find myself being a little nit-picky sometimes, though.  Instead of saying, "Great job on your spelling test!" I say "You didn't use your best handwriting, did you?"  I think they know I am proud of them, but I need to tell them more often.

4.  "Yes!" or "Why Not?" - Obviously, this is in contrast to my #1, but I mean it in a different context.  I'm not big on trying new things.  I tend to be apprehensive.  Recently, we took my daughters ice skating.  They wanted me to get on the ice and I immediately said "No!  Mommy doesn't skate!  I just like watching you!"  I should have said "Yes!"  I might probably would have fallen down, but my girl would have loved it!

5.  "Please!" - Sometimes, I feel like a drill sergeant barking orders.  "Eat your breakfast.  Brush your teeth.  Get your coat on!"  I'm certain I could speak a little more kindly by simply adding a "please" to many of my requests.

6.  "Slow Down." - I feel like I am always rushing - dashing to get here and there, speeding to get dinner on the table so bedtime remains on schedule, hurrying to my kids out the door.  I need to work on preparation so that I can say "Slow Down - we have plenty of time!" instead of "Hurry, hurry!  We've got to GO!!!"

7.  "Because I said so!" - My kids like to whine - the two youngest in particular.  When they are told "no," they whine/argue back.  "But, mom {reason/whine/reason/whine}.  I put up with it too long and admit that, occasionally, I just give in.  I need to be better about putting my foot down.

8.  "You have my undivided attention!"- Last week, we listed the things that distract us.  With all of those distractions, my husband and kids rarely have my complete attention.  I am typing while talking or cooking while helping with homework.  Even when I am typing a blog post, I am drawn away by Facebook or email notifications.  I need to be able to say "Kids/Hubby/Blog, you have my total attention!" and completely focus on them when they need me.

9.  "Hi! How are you?"- My hubby can strike up a conversation with anyone.  Me - not so much.  I am an introvert.  I rarely speak to new people unless I am spoken to first.  I am a little uncomfortable in unfamiliar social situations.  I need to be more relaxed.  Sometimes, I need to be the one who says "Hello!" to the other person on the elevator!

10.  "I Love You!"- I tell my kids and my husband I love them every day.  I tell my extended family members.  I do - I promise.  However, there can simply never be too many "I Love You's!"

How about you??  What things should you probably say more often??  Link up a post and tell us!

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