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Are You a Motivational Speaker?

May 3, 2010 by Tracey 8 Comments

As I navigated the zoo that is Walmart on a Saturday afternoon, I crossed paths with a woman wearing a shirt that said, “I’m not a nag; I’m a motivational speaker.” I had to chuckle as I passed, thinking how nice it would be if nagging could truly be interpreted that way.

However funny the saying may be, it certainly points out a truth that I need to evaluate in my own life. Am I guilty of nagging my husband and my children?

According to the dictionary, nag means, “to annoy by constant scolding, complaining, or urging; to scold, complain, or find fault constantly.”

The words that I use with my husband should be those of encouragement and support, not complaining or fault-finding. As for my children, I can correct them with a loving attitude and without repeatedly harping on their offenses.

May my home be a happier, more inspiring place today because I choose not to nag.

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  1. Robyn says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:06 am

    OK–so this post smacks me upside the head today. This evening my 12yo son & I had a small fight because he says I constantly 'get on his case' (interpret as nag).
    You are SOOOO right that I need to watch out for this nasty habit and moderate my words and my tone.
    Thanks, Sister, for the post!

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  2. Beth says

    May 3, 2010 at 3:30 am

    Did she buy the shirt at Walmart?! LOL I was a "motivational speaker" earlier tonight 🙁 Thanks for reminding me to find other (nicer)ways to say what needs to be said. In my own defence, I had a terrible headache. I know that is no excuse.

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  3. momstheword says

    May 3, 2010 at 3:40 am

    Oh I looooove that t-shirt and I want one, hahaha! Nagging is such a hard habit to break. I think when we do it it's because we're feeling like they just aren't hearing us (or doing what we asked, lol!).

    But, as you said, we can choose not to nag. We can choose to communicate in a more loving way, and maybe even take some steps so that we don't have to nag our kids. Thanks for linking up today!

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  4. MommaMindy says

    May 3, 2010 at 5:09 am

    If we're motivational speakers, can we start charging money for our "speaking engagements"?

    Good encouragement today. You gave us great advice for starting a new week.

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  5. Ericka says

    May 3, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    How interesting! I have learned to change my words to be more positive centered and forget about those things that a so small. But some view nagging in even being silent. My husband would tell me don't evn say it and I didn't say a thing.

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  6. Tracey says

    May 3, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    MommaMindy,

    I think charging money is a wonderful idea – wish I'd have thought of it! 😉

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  7. Katie says

    May 3, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    Wow, this was very convicting…ouch!! I haven't written on *speech* on my blog before too and how the words that come out of my mouth undeniably affect the entire household ~ for the better or worse. Thanks for this encouragement today! I needed it!

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  8. Katie says

    May 3, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    Oops…meant to say "I have written on speech"…

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