The document discusses the concepts of "buckets" and "dippers" from the book How Full Is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath. It explains that people have invisible buckets that get filled or emptied based on interactions with others, and we have the choice to fill others' buckets or dip from them. It provides examples of how encouraging and filling others improves relationships, productivity, health and happiness. The document also discusses the book Silver Boxes and encouraging others with "words like silver boxes with bows."

1. Dippers, Buckets, and Silver Boxes Presenters: Elaine Atkins & Gail Braddock Briarcrest Christian School Memphis, TN http://lgbraddock.googlepages.com

2. Who Are We? Gail Braddock Briarcrest Elementary Technology Coordinator Fifth Grade-15 years Technology for 17 years [email_address]

3. Who Are We? Elaine Atkins Briarcrest Elementary 20 years teaching Grade 4 East Memphis Campus [email_address]

4. What is this session about? Encouragement!

5. Two Books How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton Silver Boxes, The Gift of Encouragement by Florence Littauer

6. The Theory of the Dipper and the Bucket Each of us has an invisible bucket. It is constantly emptied or filled, depending on what others say or do to us. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it's empty, we feel awful.

7. The Theory of the Dipper and the Bucket Each of us also has an invisible dipper . When we use that dipper to fill other people's buckets by saying or doing things to increase their positive emotions, -- we also fill our own bucket .

8. The Theory of the Dipper and the Bucket But when we use that dipper to dip from others' buckets -- by saying or doing things that decrease their positive emotions -- we diminish ourselves.

9. The Theory of the Dipper and the Bucket Like the cup that runneth over, a full bucket gives us a positive outlook and renewed energy. Every drop in that bucket makes us stronger and more optimistic.

10. The Theory of the Dipper and the Bucket But an empty bucket poisons our outlook, saps our energy, and undermines our will. That's why every time someone dips from our bucket , it hurts us.

11. The Theory of the Dipper and the Bucket So we face a choice every moment of every day: We can fill one another's buckets . or We can dip from them.

12. The Theory of the Dipper and the Bucket It's an important choice -- one that profoundly influences our relationships, productivity, health, and happiness.

13. The “Ultimate Weapon” Relentless negativity resulted in a 38% POW death rate_the highest in the U.S. military history. How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

14. The “Ultimate Weapon” Relentless negativity resulted in a 38% POW death rate_the highest in the U.S. military history. How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

15. How Full is Your Bucket? The #1 reason people leave their jobs: They don’t feel appreciated. How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

16. How Full is Your Bucket? A study found that negative employees can scare off every customer they speak with-for good. How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

17. How Full is Your Bucket? 65% of Americans received no recognition in the workplace last year. How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

18. How Full is Your Bucket? 9 out of 10 people say they are more productive when they’re around positive people. How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

19. Which Grade Deserves Attention? How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton F Algebra C Biology A Social Studies A English Grade Subject

20. How Full is Your Bucket? How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton 83% 5% Canada 77% 7% U.S.A. 87% 7% France 56% 8% China 43% 18% Japan 52% 22% U.K. Focused on F’s Focused on A’s Country

21. How Full is Your Bucket? We experience approximately 20,000 individual moments every day. How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

22. How Full is Your Bucket? The magic ratio: 5 positive interactions for every 1 negative interaction How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

23. How Full is Your Bucket? Extending longevity: Increasing positive emotions could lengthen life span by 10 years. How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

24. How Full is Your Bucket? Every time you fill a bucket, you’re setting something in motion. How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath & Donald O. Clifton

25. Our Words should be like “ silver boxes with bows on top ” that we give to others. ~ Silver Boxes, the Gift of Encouragement ~

26. Encouragement “ And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”

27. Encouragement “ Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

28. Encouragement “ But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”

29. “ Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people especially to those who BELONG TO THE FAMILY OF BELIEVERS.” Encouragement

30. Encourage or Encouragement DEFINITIONS FROM THE DICTIONARY: 1. to cause to feel courage, spirit, or hope; 2. to spur on, stimulate; 3. to give help to Synonyms: hearten, cheer, stimulate, cherish, reassure, promote, buoy up, aid, help, assist, boost, support, exhilarate, favor

31. Edify (Bible Word) DEFINITION FROM THE DICTIONARY: 1. to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge. Synonyms : To build up, minister grace (grace= a gift that we didn’t necessarily deserve) Synonyms for edification: enlightenment, improvement, uplifting, enlightening, guidance, schooling, instruction

32. “ A word spoken in due season, how good it is!”

33. From Silver Boxes : “ After the uproar died down, Paul called together the believers and with words of encouragement said good-bye to them.”

34. Quote from Silver Boxes : “ Even when you are hurting yourself , givi ng out an encouraging word to someone else can lift your spirits.”

35. Another quote from Silver Boxes : “ A written word of encouragement can brighten a day and add value to a life. Give them freely, for you never know what a difference you’ll make.”

36. Florence Littauer wrote a letter to her friends at Christmas and this is what she said, “ As we start the new year of 1988, let’s think of which people could use some silver boxes from us and let’s give them verbal gifts with bows on top.

37. Florence Littauer wrote a letter to her friends at Christmas and this is what she said, To you, our friends and family, we ‘hear of your love, and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus’ and we are encouraged as you have given us ‘much joy and comfort in your love because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you’

38. Florence Littauer’s book gives a wonderful poem… A little word in kindness spoken, A motion or a tear, Has often healed the heart that’s broken, And made a friend sincere.

39. Then deem it not an idle thing A pleasant word to speak’ The face you wear-the thought you bring- The heart may heal or break.”

40. What was this session about? Encouragement! You need encouragement. Your coworkers need encouragement. Your words can be edifying.

41. Now…. Encouragement Kits Door Prizes Ideas for Hands-on Activities

42. Ideas for Hands-on Activities Supplies Make an Encouragement Computer Send a drop

43. www.bucketbook.com Create print, order and send an e-mail drop. Take the Positive Impact Test to assess your own bucket filling score. Take the Clift StrengthsFinders and discover your top 5 talents. Share strategies and stories with others. Set up bucket filling e-mail reminders Learn more about applying the concepts in How Full Is Your Bucket? Download and print the Bucket Filling Interview Guide.

44. Now…. Door Prizes

45. Dippers, Buckets, and Silver Boxes Presenters: Elaine Atkins & Gail Braddock Briarcrest Christian School Memphis, TN http://lgbraddock.googlepages.com