Thankful Thursdays - Competition

Every few feet I saw a "doll".

I had to go downtown the other day to pay my water bill. Truthfully, I could have mailed it in, but the office is only a few blocks from my job, so I usually take it in in person. I reveled in the flowers which were still in bloom and the berries hanging from the trees, but did a double take at all of the dolls hanging from the street lights and signs. Each carried a paper telling which organization had created them. All the organizations were competing against each other for a prize and recognition.

Our children compete.

As a teen, more years ago than I would like to admit to, I competed against others in my age group in a poster contest to win a sponsored week at Hudson Bay in the Youth Temperance Camp and won. I was so excited. It was fun and my grandmother carried around the news clipping until the day she died. There weren't many times I had the opportunity to compete because I was not blessed with athletic skill.


Competition in school is good for our children. It helps to motivate them to do better. It also motivates them to go to school. When teacher's grade on the curve, it encourages the students to study harder so they can be at the top of the curve.

Competition improves sales, services, and products.

Competition in business helps the consumer to get better services and prices. Some stores even match sales prices of others. When workers join forces in a team to improve their product and compete against one another it creates bonds and helps inspire workers to maintain better attendance and work habits.

Competition helps us grow.

Competition does not necessarily mean we must compete against one another, but we can also strive to better our own record. Set the timer for 1/2 hour and have everyone in your home work to try and clean up an area of the home. When the time is up have pizza or play a game. Look at how much was accomplished this time, and follow up next time to see how much better the job can be done. Competition is fun and healthy. Give one another feedback on easier and less time consuming ways to complete the task. Tell each other how good the job was done.

We can compete with ourselves by adding more reps to our exercise routines or eating healthier. Find ways to be competitive with yourself and you are the winner. Take care & God bless.