Richard Krawczyk Success Blog

This morning my wife and I attended my son’s first Holiday Musical at pre-school. Robert is 4.5 years old now and has been attending pre-school since he was 2.5 years old. My guess is that it won’t take long before he is smarter than me.

As always, we were very proud of the little man . Considering Robert is often mistaken as a seven year old due to his size, we have to keep reminding ourselves that he is still only a toddler. The little man certainly acts a lot older than he actually is.

He can tell when we are proud of him – based on the expression on his face – by our reactions to his many feats. Robert makes this one particular look when he knows he did something well and has met our approval.

The other night, I was reminding him about a Sesame Street DVD that we used to watch when he was younger . His face immediately lit up like a Christmas tree.

“Can we watch that DVD again and do our special dance together Daddy?” Robert asked me as he continued to glow.

It’s the simple things in life that adults take for granted that amazes the youngest of kids.

Recently, I had this discussion with my wife Deanna about why we take things for granted that make kids completely dazzled.

Robert experiences such joy when he talks about giving one of his older toys to a child who doesn’t have any. Comments like that always bring a tear to our eyes. Although he is grateful he has his toys, he understands that there are kids less fortunate.

Take notice of all the little things you have in life and be grateful for them.

Today, I want you to go through your daily routine and pick out one specific thing that you can find joy in that you would normally take for granted. To do this, you may have to imagine that you are a little kid again.

As you consciously think about this exercise, the thing you notice will probably bring a smile to your face.

Can you find more things in your life that will bring a smile to your face? Of course you can – probably even more than you realize.

Robert loves it when we acknowledge how proud we are of him.

Are you showing praise to someone in your life?

Like my son, people love to be recognized for their achievements no matter how simple you think those achievements may be.

By experiencing gratitude and giving your praise to someone – or everyone – you will lighten up your day and attract more of the same to you.

Start right now to begin looking at the world again through child-like eyes. When you do, you’ll be amazed at what you see.

To Your Success…

Richard M. Krawczyk
Personal and Business Development Coach
Co-Star of the Movie “Pass It On”