Comments on: Are You Focusing on What You Can’t Do, Rather Than What You Can?

By: William Cox@golden gate estates homes

William Cox@golden gate estates homes — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:47:26 +0000

There are a lot of things I know I couldn’t do myself. But that doesn’t stop me. It motivates me to even do it and practice it. So that’s how I get to do them It gives me satisfaction when people say I couldn’t do it and I prove them wrong.

By: Kylie Doak

Kylie Doak — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:55:07 +0000

iLike that idea!

By: Carolyn@The Wonder of Tech

Carolyn@The Wonder of Tech — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:56:49 +0000

So the iPhone then becomes your own iReward!

By: Kylie Doak

Kylie Doak — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:04:22 +0000

Thanks, Carolyn.

I’ve just read your post and agree that the iReward Chart is a great idea, however, I have one small problem with it … I don’t have an iPhone! (yet) lol

Perhaps if I’m a good girl, Santa might bring me one this coming Christmas!

~ Kylie ~

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:15:45 +0000

Hi Kylie, I’m glad you found my comment helpful. Of course you can use my idea – I’m a big fan of a positive attitude! Thank you for bookmarking my blog. There is a post from earlier this month you might find particularly interesting, called The Best App Ever! about an app that uses positive reinforcement to teach kids to help out around the house: http://www.wonderoftech.com/2011/02/the-best-app-ever/

Hope it helps!

By: Kylie Doak

Kylie Doak — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:27:39 +0000

Thank you, Carolyn.

Proving that your girls can do something is a wonderful idea! Do you mind if I borrow that idea?

My son is a wonderfully positive little boy. He’s very funny and entertains us with his thought provoking observations. I love that he’s still at such a fun age.

I appreciate you taking the time to comment and I hope you continue to enjoy my writing.

~ Kylie ~

PS: I’ve bookmarked your blog.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:16:40 +0000

Hi Kylie, How fortunate your son is to have you as his mother! I love your positive attitude as I am a big believer in it myself.

We aren’t allowed to say “can’t” in our house. My three girls know that “can’t” is a four letter word that is forbidden. Every time they say the word, I tell them they are wrong and I can prove it. I thought someday they would prove me wrong, but they haven’t yet. They have stopped using the word, which is great.

I look forward to reading your future posts on how your positive attitude has helped your son to believe in himself!

By: Kylie Doak

Kylie Doak — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:38:58 +0000

Hi Hera (I presume – I apologise if this isn’t correct!)

I’m pleased you enjoyed my post. You make a very good point about developing self-determination from negative experiences! Well said!

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

~ Kylie ~

By: hera@editing and proofreading services

hera@editing and proofreading services — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:47:29 +0000

I strongly agree! that “The more positive experiences we have, the better we feel”. Because if we only close our mind to negatives, we won’t be able to live life normally. Yes! that’s life that we all had encountered negative experiences. In fact, we had developed our self-determination from learning negative experiences.

This is really good! This is the second blog that i have read and i really appreciate it!

By: Kylie

Kylie — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:46:51 +0000

Thanks, Jacqui

It’s funny, isn’t it? I still laugh when I tell people about it!

I’m sure most people can relate to focusing too much on what they can’t do, rather than what they can.

Congratulations on raising such wonderful kids who you’re understandably very proud of.

My son is at school this year and while it took me a very long time to adjust to it (longer than it did with the girls), but at the same time, I’m amazed at just how much more I’ve been able to get done! As of today, the kids only have 7 more days of school left for this year and I’m amazed at how quickly yet another year is speeding by!

Thank you for leaving a comment, Jacqui. I appreciate it!

~ Kylie ~