Tag Archives: encouragement

Power of Words – you already have it

Posted on August 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

Words, we use them every day and think nothing of it. But words can have power. They can encourage, educate, support, slash or inspire. If you are like me, you probably underestimate the effect that your words have on the people … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged encouragement, inspire, mohammed quatani, plant a seed, power of words, share, Toastmasters | 19 Comments

Unexpected, welcome, and appreciated

Posted on June 6, 2017 by dfolstad58

I have discovered that people are surprised by compliments or expressions of appreciation. I don’t mean with family, or your closest friends – they aren’t surprised. I mean the people you see regularly, but you don’t know their birthday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged appreciated, compliments, encouragement, feedback, Mark twain, unexpected, welcome | 33 Comments

The Power You Have Now

Posted on November 27, 2016 by dfolstad58

Words, we use them every day and think nothing of it. But words can have power. They can encourage, educate, support, slash or inspire. If you are like me, you might underestimate the effect that your words have on the people … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged confidence, encouragement, friendship, power, Toastmasters, uplift, words, youtube | 6 Comments

I have come unglued, finally

Posted on August 22, 2016 by dfolstad58

I suspect that I am not the only one that has spent an abnormal amount of time glued to the spectacle that is the summer olympics. Soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, rugby, diving, plus plus, and now I confess, at last … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged beach, encouragement, lessons, life, olympics, people, Sports, sportsmanship, volleyball | 6 Comments

KITP Therapy

Posted on June 11, 2016 by dfolstad58

“Something that makes you improve your behavior” – that’s the Cambridge Online definition of a “Kick In The Pants”. Has it happened to you? Do you use the expression? Amazing to think that sometimes we actually are grateful for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged deserve, encouragement, kick in the pants, Motivation, need | 2 Comments

Standing Out or Outstanding!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by dfolstad58

Some people see more in a walk around the block than others see in a trip around the world.-source unknown This was an week where my health affected me so I could not walk very well and missed going to … Continue reading →