Day 12. Resisting the urge to correct.
Does your person ever complain, and you think they are wrong? Today (or the next time this comes up), no matter how off-base you might think they are, provide no corrective dialogue and no sigh of exasperation but simply say something understanding such as, "I bet that did make you frustrated" or "I'm sorry you have had a rough start to your day."
Coach's Corner: Surprisingly, even the most bottom-line people appreciate simple empathy more than you might think. That is especially true when the person is used to you arguing with them.
In today's bonus video, you'll see how kindness is a superpower that can heal even the most difficult relationships.
The 30-Day Kindness Challenge is brought to you via our partnership with Shaunti Feldhahn, and is based on her research for The Kindness Challenge.
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