There are a lot of people out there that don’t seem to understand the simple philosophy that our behavior is what people remember. What we do matters. How we act is what counts.
When you meet someone who expresses their beliefs in a righteous way, but are found to behave inconsistently with what they say, what happens to your opinion of that person?
There is an old saying that “talk is cheap.” There is another saying as well; “actions speak louder than words.” Both of those apply here. Don’t be the person that says one thing and then does another. People will lose respect for you and certainly not believe that what you say-is what is true.
Whether you are a caregiver, a person dealing with an illness or just trying to make each day matter, do yourself a favor. Pay attention to the words you use with others. Realize that if you do not follow up on what you say, or show others that they can count on you to be true to your word, your credibility suffers.
Be that person that is a shining light for doing the right thing. Just remember that everyone is a leader and that you can achieve more than you ever dreamed possible if you remember to treat others the way you want to be treated.
“Now let’s get going!” xo Sally
