My husband has just begun using hear aids...one in each ear. A friend of ours had them as well, with "no luck." Our caring friend curiously asked how we were doing with them..."were they working?"
I said, "Yes! About a 20% improvement!"
I said, "Yes! About a 20% improvement!"
To which he replied, "Only 20% huh?"
I wasn't surprised by this...for most of us, 20% improvement in anything is overlooked and minimized; we don't see that as a victory, and we should.
If I bring up my math grade, increase my marathon time, or lift more weight, by 20%...we would clearly see this as huge success. By scientific measure, anything over 5% is considered "significant."
If your child tantrums less in the evening by 20%, or your partner hears you more often, touches you more sweetly, by 20%, recognize the great progress!
For most of us, even 5% movement is energy, effort and a mindful channeling of a desire to change and improve. It's often the breaking of inertia.
Ten minutes around the block is better than NO minutes.
Recognize your small steps and recognize it in others.
For most of us, even 5% movement is energy, effort and a mindful channeling of a desire to change and improve. It's often the breaking of inertia.
Ten minutes around the block is better than NO minutes.
Recognize your small steps and recognize it in others.