The Theory of the Dipper and the Bucket

[caroliniweenie]

Each of us has an invisible bucket. It is constantly emptied or filled, depending on what others say or do to us. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it's empty, we feel awful

Comments

[namonakiuta]

great theory.

thanks for sharing.

[caroliniweenie]

Thanks. I read this and thought it was worth sharing : )

[namonakiuta]

btw...i used this book for a student leadership training for RAs at my old job. it went really well. i forgot where i originally heard about this...and i was surfing on lj and found this.

just wanted to share that.

[caroliniweenie]

oh man! sorry this reply is like super duper late, but thanks! i'm glad you remembered me + my lj and the book was useful for you during your RA training.

hope all is well

[kathleenlee]

hey sunshine! where've YOU been???

-k

[caroliniweenie]

Hey Kitty Kat : D

No where. In need of a vacation!!!! How have you been??

[joaneebonee]

my bucket is empty!!! =(

[caroliniweenie]

Por que??

Weenie withdrawls eh?? *pats on the back*

[anonymous]

"Don't smell my farts,
my egg and bacon farts,
I just don't think you'd like the stink.
And if you smell my farts,
my egg and bacon farts,
they might float up and kill these men.
POOOOOOO-OOOOO!!!!!!!

[jerree604]

WOW!...excellent post. It's tough to maitain the fountain effect...of having the water continue to flow. But it's motivation to influence our relationships and better the other person, or make them happy!

[caroliniweenie]

Thanks! I got it from a book I was reading -- How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life. by Tom Rath

It's a short book and easy read. Simple concepts and always a good reminder to keep us motivated and going : )