NO TEN TUESDAY
Posted by Mary B. Lucas | Posted in
Forget the Power of TEN I am declaring today NO TEN TUESDAY!
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That said… I do hope you had a Happy 10-10-10 this past Sunday.
Me? Not so much… my memories of 10-10-10 seem to be full of regret. Regret that I missed out on a once in a lifetime opportunity to harness the “Power of TEN”.
I mean how cool would it have been to post a blog spot at 10:10 pm on 10-10-10? Why didn’t I think ahead? Why didn’t l plan for that? Prepare for that? What a colossal miss right?
Another “shoulda, woulda, coulda” moment to add to my Top Ten list. I just can’t ever seem to get it right when it comes to that magic number TEN!
What is it about the number TEN anyway that makes me feel like that? That Bo Derek PERFECT TEN mentality that I can never and will never quite measure up.
I don’t know about you but I somehow always find myself falling short of that PERFECT TEN whenever I allow myself to rate myself. I always seem to focus on my flaws… as confident as I think I am the majority of the time it seems like that “NEVER a TEN” mindset sneaks in to undermine any positive feelings I allow myself to have about myself most of the time.
Well, at 52 and counting today I say NO MORE! Forget the POWER OF TEN… today I say EIGHT IS GREAT and SO IS TWO my new motto is just CELEBRATE THE NUMBER THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOU!
I am declaring TODAY my first ever NO TEN TUESDAY!
TODAY I am NOT going to allow myself the space and place to focus on my flaws… instead I am going to celebrate my STRENGTHS! I am going to “Bring out the Best” as my Dad would say.
Dad would often share his thought that "Being the BEST is all about bringing out the BEST in yourself and others"... the key message here is that it all starts with YOU!
I was reminded of this recently as a result of a homework assignment (I am not sure I have ever shared this with you all before but I am currently working on my Masters in Human and Organizational development at the Fielding School of Graduate Studies).
As part of my Masters program I was asked to take the “VIA Survey of Character Strengths” assessment that "Measures 24 Character Strengths" (it is free and available under "Engagement Questionnaires" at the University of Pennsylvania's Authentic Happiness Website: CLICK HERE and today on NO TEN TUESDAY I am sharing a summary of my TOP FIVE “Signature Strengths” with you.
Mary B. Lucas
VIA Survey of Character Strengths Results
TOP FIVE: Signature Strengths
Top Strength
1. Humor and playfulness
You like to laugh and tease.
Bringing smiles to other people is important to you.
You try to see the light side of all situations.
Second Strength
2. Zest, enthusiasm, and energy
Regardless of what you do, you approach it with excitement and energy.
You never do anything halfway or halfheartedly.
For you, life is an adventure.
Third Strength
3. Gratitude
You are aware of the good things that happen to you, and you never take them for granted.
Your friends and family members know that you are a grateful person
because you always take the time to express your thanks.
Fourth Strength
4. Creativity, ingenuity, and originality
Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are.
You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.
Fifth Strength
5. Curiosity and interest in the world
You are curious about everything.
You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating.
You like exploration and discovery.
No surprises here… proof positive for all of you that know me well that I actually AM as FUNNY as I THINK I AM!
So what are YOU BEST at? Need some help reminding yourself?
Go ahead… TAKE THE TEST & CELEBRATE YOUR BEST or just ask your Best Bud what it is they love most about YOU!
No matter what you choose to do I suggest that on this NO TEN TUESDAY… however you define it… that you take some time to CELEBRATE all that is BEST about YOU!
Cheers!
