#063: 6 Attitudes That Will Steal Your Joy

#063: 6 Attitudes That Will Steal Your Joy

Merry Christmas from Jeff, DW, Jason and the crew of HopeNet Radio! At the core of Christmas is this thing called joy. Yet, why do so many people act joyless during Christmastime? This week’s episode is all about experiencing true joy this year. Joy is an attitude that constantly needs maintenance.

6 Attitudes That Prevent Joy

Unilateral Listening

Unilateral listening is all about hearing what you want to hear without actually listening to the other person. We’ve all done it. Someone is talking to you about something and all you can think of is what you’re going to say next. You’re not actually listening. You’re just thinking…

It’s All About Me

Self-explanatory. The truth is that it’s not all about you. But you already knew that…

The Rules Don’t Apply

Nothing frustrates leaders more than having someone under them acting in a way in which they think they can do or say what they want when they want. This generally doesn’t end well for the person who is stuck in this mindset.

Turning Concerns into Criticisms

This one can be tricky. See if you can catch the difference between the two:

Concerns are statements that focus on the qualities which are arising in the relationship which we don’t like or find harmful. “When you promise to take out the trash and then don’t do so, it makes it hard for me to trust you and I don’t feel supported in caring for this household.”

Criticisms are statements that focus on the choices the other is making which we don’t like. “When you don’t take out the trash as you said you would you are being immature, selfish, and lazy.”

Blaming Outcomes on Anyone Other Than You

The other is like it…

Blaming Others for How I Feel

Until you begin to take responsibility for your shortcomings and mistakes, you will constantly be miserable. Blame-shifting is not fair to yourself or to others.

Each of these attitudes robs us of our joy. It’s so, so, so easy to fall into them because by nature we’re selfish. You and I want it to be about us all the time. Joy comes when we take focus off of me and puts it on God.

Next week, we’ll spend more time on the adjustments we must make to be joyful.

 

Check this out!

With all the negative news about police officers lately, we thought this was a great story that will warm your heart. This is truly what living joyfully is all about.

 

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#017: Recapturing Christmas

Christmas tree

This Sunday on HopeNet Radio, Jeff & Dave ask, “What does your Christmas look like?” Plus…

  • The Christmas Story – Luke 2
  • Thank you, Soldiers!
  • Intentional Christmas planning

 

Merry Christmas from the entire HopeNet 360 & HopeNet Radio team!

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