Everyone has something—something that they don’t like but tolerate. What’s yours? Are you ready to do something about it? Are you okay with being a little uncomfortable? If you put up with something, you tolerate or accept it, even though you find it unpleasant or unsatisfactory. Your partner or colleague is constantly correcting or criticizing […]
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You say you can’t and yet you know you can. What does it take to say something you are afraid to say? Do you believe the better person doesn’t get upset and if they do they pretend they aren’t. I hope you agree that this sounds awful and certainly not authentic. It makes it impossible
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Maya Angelou an American poet and award winning author is famous for the quote…“Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between”. What a wise woman she was. You hope for the best outcome with every decision you make. Many times you get a positive outcome and feel great about
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Ever get down on yourself? If you do then what I’m about to share will feel like you hit the self help jackpot! I used to get down on myself all the time. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts I was a perfectionist and people pleaser as far back as I can remember. It’s
We tell ourselves we are happy (or not) and is that the truth? How do you know if you or someone else is truly happy? Some people try to convince themselves they are happy and other people are happier than they realize. Happiness is complicated!! We pursue happiness. It’s part of our Constitution! Who doesn’t
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In second grade I experienced something very upsetting… I didn’t get into the highest reading group. Instead I was put into the second highest reading group. I clearly remember it and that was close to sixty years ago. Before that moment I felt smart and liked myself. After not at all. My battle with low
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Including your life experiences, level of confidence and how you handle stress (stay calm or freak out), personality plays a large role in the decisions you make and the quality of your relationships. The Corona Virus pandemic and sheltering in place is stressful. It’s not bringing out the best in most people. You are probably
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Everyone needs emotional support and especially during difficult times. Currently we are dealing with a high degree of uncertainty connected to the corona virus and upcoming election. You can’t control what you don’t have control over. This fact creates fear and anxiety. Why do human beings need emotional support? Why do some people
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How do you keep a good relationship in good shape? Think about your longer term relationships that are still satisfying. How have the two of you built and maintained a strong bond? What have YOU done that’s helped or hindered the health of the relationship. Good relationships are very valuable and a big contributor to
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Quarantining isn’t easy especially when you engage in negativity. Doom and gloom conversation is on the rise. It’s making us feel worse. It’s time to lock down our discouraging and depressing thoughts or quarantine negativity! I’m excited to share a concept I read in the book “Factfulness” by Hans Rosling. He says “Things can continue
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In Business and Personal Relationships if you don’t ask for what you want, you probably won’t get it. That sounds sad and why would you settle for or give up on what will make you happier. There are many reasons why. That’s not what this blog is about. Instead I want to share a success
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Listening to yourself is absolutely an art. There is no fool proof formula that you can follow. You and I know how important it is for creating a better life and yet we either don’t do it or don’t do it very well. How can you get better at listening to yourself? I’ve been working
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