In this week’s Success Newsletter, I would like to talk about praising and criticizing others, and the reasons people don’t praise. 

First a quick update:  

·         “Heath Ledger’s death – the real story?” Listen to the controversial interview I gave to Danny Wright (Wright All Night syndicated radio show) Recorded just days after Heath’s death, I said he was suffering depression and I explain the difference between how men and women handle depression. I also reveal what children need the most, and the responsibility of parents to their children www.patrickwanis.com/radiointerviews.asp    

Now let’s talk about praising and criticizing others. 

To praise someone refers to expressing approval, admiration and commendation. Whether we like to openly admit it or not, we all seek praise, compliments and recognition. There is nothing wrong with that desire as long as we don’t fully attach our sense of self-worth to the praise of other people.  

As a Human behavior Expert and clinical Hypnotherapist and based on my work with clients, I have found that one of the greatest issues facing people is the lack of praise and compliments received as a child and in present day adult relationships – personal, social, romantic and business relationships. In other words, the expression of approval, admiration and compliments is rare. Few people praise in a business setting and even fewer do it with their family and romantic partner.

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