Pride - Compliments

Pride to me is defined as finding joy in a job well done. I have always had a hard time with this concept. For a long time I felt that if I showed pride in things I did I would be seen as conceited. When people would give me compliments I would downplay them or give an accuse as to why it was not true. I never learned how to accept the positive praise that I received - it always made me feel uncomfortable. One day I was talking to a mentor about this issue and she told me to learn how to just say "Thank you". By doing this I am acknowledging to the person that I appreciated their compliment and I am also allowing a part of me to acknowledge that I did something well. I have worked hard on this over the past ten years and some days it is still a struggle. I am often complimented about how good a therapist I am and I have learned how to thank the person but at the same time let them be aware of the part that they have played in their growth. It is funny but I have always wanted to be told how good I was doing but when it happened I didn't know how to handle it. So my challenge for you today is: When someone gives you a compliment - accept it and 2) Give someone a compliment and see how they respond to it. Depending upon their response see if you can talk to them about how not accepting your compliment made you feel and explore with them why they did not accept your compliment without question - you may be surprised at their response.