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Show ideas For Wednesday, December 14, 1977 Page 13 Better Living , By Dr. M. Ford McBride Timpanogos Community Mental Health Center . .7 v., w r . ' All of us have had the gratifying experience of being be-ing sincerely complimented ,y a friend or family ember. If you re like I am, t makes your whole day. Verbal praise from others xerts a powerful influence Jn determining how we feel jibout ourselves. I like to hink of praise as the fuel hat keeps the fire of mthusiasm burning. We rely heavily on praise rom others, but how often do ve praise ourselves? Prais- ng ourselves may sound like i strange notion, but I elieve to improve how we jeel about ourselves we must develop the habit of compli- 5 men ting ourselves when we feel we've done a good job. Self praise is a way of acknowledging self-acceptance. Learning to give ourselves honest verbal reinforcement enhances our self-esteem Psychologist Donald Felker points out in his . book "Building Positive Self-Concepts," Self-Concepts," that part of the self-concept we have of ourselves is the meaning we attach to self words like I and me. Dr. Felker also suggests that learning self praise is not only teaching ourselves to reinforce our behavior, but we begin to associate the phrase "well doer" with the self word "I." This is important in strengthing our self-concept. People maintain their ideas, including ideas which they have about themselves with a system of words. A set of positive words and phrases which the adult learns to apply to himself is a powerful power-ful mechanism for maintaining maintain-ing a positive self-concept. An idea for developing the habit of giving ourselves verbal pats on the back is to openly tell someone when we think we have done something some-thing worthwhile. It isn't necessary to be obnoxious or overbearing, but simply say something like, "I feel I did a good job." Another idea is to tell yourself out loud when you have done something worthwhile. worth-while. Instead of just thinking you've done well, listen to yourself say it. If we learn to improve our self-concept through self praise it will make it easier for others to feel the same way toward us. Dr. McBride can be seen every Monday on Channel ll's "Newsroon" at 6:00 p.m. If you have a question or topic you would like Dr. McBride to discuss in his column, write: Dr. M. Ford McBride, 1161 East 300 North, Provo, Utah 84601. H IK MERRY CHRISTMAS from All of Us at THE GAZEBO n Get yourself beautiful for Christmas! JAN'S STYLING SALON Open 4 am to 6 p.m. Two Donuts and Coffee, $.50 Afternoon Special Behind the Kindersport 580 Main Street f ETERINARIANJ l XT T 1 r Announcing rsiew Location: : D.T. Marden, D.V.M. Frontage Road Kimball Junction 649-7182 Salt Lake - 262-2301 for men and women CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! 25 off on most retail items plus free conditioner with shampoo set or blow -comb DECEMBER 14 through 24 Hours: Tues-Sat. 10-5 Early or Late & Mon. by appt. only C'EST BON HOTEL 649-9651, ext. 377 4 E3 : a CAMERAS MAKE LASTING GIFTS PARK CITY RESORT PLAZA 649-7973 JEWELRY ARTWORKS 586 N. Main TILL LOOKING F0Rshpn'3 THE PERFECT CHEISTMAS GIFT? 1 nri " " si I IliVil Have you considered giving a beautiful investment? Some of the most beautiftil medalic art ever made was produced in the U.S. mint. As a get acquainted special we will mount any coin in coin jewelry of your choice. IN STOCK: Bracelets, necklaces, key rings for any coin 649-9542 open 11-6 Community Christmas & Celebration Schedule, Join in Theirjof(Mslffl$bramE Everyone Invited. . Free! Sponsored By: Park City Chamber of Commerce Kimball Art Center Recreation Dept. Park City Municipal Corp. Senior Citizens Park City Ski Corp. Parent-Teacher-Student Association mm Crepe & Fondue c 402 Main Expresso& Cappuccino &49-9998 H Wednesday - Sunday 6-10 : 30 a Saturday, December 17, 1977 5.00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:45-8:00 p.m. 5:45-8:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 7:00-10:00 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 8:30-12:00 Midnight "LIGHTS ON" the Community Christmas Tree; community com-munity sing base of Main Street. SANTA ARRIVES led by the Park City High School Band at Union Pacific Depot. SANTA VISITS children in the Union Pacific Depot. CHILDREN'S ACTIVITES downstairs in the Kimball Art Center - Refreshments. RICHARD CANADAY'S MARIONETTES FACULTY EXHIBIT, Kimball Art Guild Christmas - Shop. -. r: . . , ,, :;V STUDENT EXHIBIT . Refreshments . All at the Kimball Kim-ball Art Center. SPECIAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAIN-MENT to include Park City Community Chorus, Park City Middle School Chorus, Park City High School Chorus & Park City Spanish Class. Performance in the Main Gallery of the Kimball Art Center. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DANCE - all ages invited, live band "The Don Petty Group" - Refreshments. i Thursday, December 22, 1977 Santa skiing on the Mountain Park City Ski Corp. Friday, December 23, 1977 Santa skiing in the Mountain Park City Ski Corp. Saturday, December 24, 1977 Annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade down Payday run led by Santa. Refreshments following at the R. nt Cafeteria ;' ' - z |