You can’t deal with the situation if your attitude is stuck on the problem.
At a supermarket, a woman couldn’t help but notice an elderly man calmly pushing a shopping cart while his young grandson was having a full-blown meltdown.
The little boy—maybe three years old—was wailing for candy, cookies, and just about everything else within arm’s reach. He screamed, kicked, and even tossed a cereal box on the floor.
But the grandfather? Cool as a cucumber. In a steady, soothing voice, he said,
“It’s okay, Oliver. Just a little more to go. You’re doing great.”
The child grew louder, dragging items off shelves like a miniature tornado.
Still, the elderly man remained composed. “Stay strong, Oliver. Almost done. We’re going home soon.”
Things reached a new level at the checkout line—the boy tossed a bag of marshmallows at the cashier. Grandpa gently picked it up and said with a sigh,
“Easy, Oliver. Deep breaths. You’ve got this, buddy.”
The woman, amazed by his patience, followed them to the parking lot. She approached him as he loaded bags into the car and said, “Excuse me, sir. I just wanted to say that your self-control was incredible. I wish I had half your patience with little Oliver!”
The old man laughed and replied, “Oh, thanks! But I’m Oliver. The little terror’s name is Jake.”
…You will never speak to anyone more than you talk to yourself in your head, so be kind to yourself.
Make kindness a habit.
To Your Success,
Peak Performance Coach