Someone who makes you feel flattered… that’s someone who has your power. Someone whose opinion matters to us.Someone we respect or want to emulate. When it’s someone who routinely makes us feel less than, we are on guard.We steel ourselves to not give that power away. Protecting ourselves from someone trying to disrespect us, Read More
The holiday season is zooming towards us. I’ve been to the stores and I see the decorations.I see the merchandise. And I have received the call from my in-laws about what to bring for Thanksgiving. They want me to make something I can’t eat with my dietary restrictions. (I’m gluten-free, dairy-free… doctor’s orders.) So,, Read More
So, you are in a difficult situation.Emotions are off the charts.Something is wrong and someone else has done something incredibly stupid.You are about to explode or implode. To talk yourself down off the proverbial ledge, try asking yourself these three questions: #1 – “What do I want to believe and feel about this situation?”, Read More
Dealing with other adults is hard.Especially when they are getting it wrong. But to bring a little more peace to your life I have one suggestion. Occasionally let other people off the hook. How do you know if you should correct them? Here is the determining factor:Ask yourself, “Does it matter if I am, Read More
Whether you know it or not, you have a rule book for people in your life.There is an unwritten set of rules of things you want people to do. They usually don’t even know you have these requirements of them. We get upset when they don’t give us the right gift.Or like the same, Read More
Doesn’t that sound heavenly… unconditional love?It sounds like a big emotional hug because we imagine that it comes from someone else.We imagine being loved for who we are, no matter what. No. Matter. What. It feels like a strong tree to lean against. But here’s the thing:It seems like unconditional love comes from someone, Read More
The best skill for personal growth is being willing to be wrong.Not just the best skill, but a necessary skill for personal growth. Now, your brain might be saying, “Yes. I am always willing to accept that I am wrong if you show it to me. Prove to me I am wrong and I will happily, Read More