by Francine Ward | Aug 16, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
On the plane to Hawaii, I sat next to a man wearing a knit skullcap, sweatsuit, sneakers, and dark glasses. As I do whenever someone sits next to me, I said hello. But then I immediately thought, “He must be one of those hip-hoppers.” And because of my innate belief...
by Francine Ward | Feb 8, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
I once had a beautiful plant. It sat on my dining-room table for three weeks as I waited for it to blossom. Each week, I waited for something to happen. By week three, instead of a luscious blooming bush, what revealed itself was a dry, shriveled piece of nothing. I...
by Francine Ward | Mar 10, 2020 | Esteemable Acts
What does behavior have to do with self-esteem?Everything. Self-esteem comes from DOING Esteemable Acts–one baby step at a time! Many people say, “Behavior does not define the person”. But I ask, if not your actions, then what defines who you...
by Francine Ward | Sep 4, 2017 | Esteemable Acts
Love is an action word. It goes beyond the words to the doing. It’s the behavior behind the words that make the concept of loving come alive. Think about it. How often have you said something with your words, but your attitude, facial expression, and behavior...
