How to Move From Self-Doubt to Trusting Your Feelings
Even those of us who are typically considered assertive can have off-guard moments of self-doubt.
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People Boost with Acknowledgement, Appreciation and Encouragement
Boosting other people costs nothing, takes little energy and will help those at work and home feel and function better.
Preparation and 12 Lines to Help Resolve Conflict
Conversation can take a nasty turn of misunderstanding.
Gag Your Nagging: Ways to Communicate More Effectively
Rebecca Eckler, a reporter with the National Post, interviewed Patricia Morgan about her workshop, Gag Your Nagging. They discussed why, when and how women nag.
Easy Scripts for Hard Conversations
You can only do your best with your fifty percent of the conversation. There is no guarantee how the other person is going to respond or react.
Give Your Children Unconditional and Conditional Love
Children have a moral right to be loved. S. Matthew Lia, New York University If all children have a moral right to be loved, then I and I imagine you have let them down. Absolutely, there have been times I have let my children down in the love department. They were when I was also letting […]
How to Stop Your Relationship Drama: Part 1
Drama Triangle–The model describes three unconscious and habitual behavioral habits as “roles” which people often play in relationships.
How to Stop Your Relationship Drama: Part 2
The Empowerment Triangle: There are three healthy alternatives to playing victim, persecutor or rescuer from the Drama Triangle. They are the creator, the challenger and the coach.
“I am Proud of You!” Might NOT Be The Best You Can Say!
It is best to reserve “I feel proud of you” for situations when one person has invested significant amounts of time, energy and expertise into the success of another.
How to Avoid Conflict in Email Communication
Have you ever been involved in an email message bushfire? It starts with one person feeling hurt, dismissed or angry about an email communication. The recipient then reacts with a one up slamming or defensive message. Electronic communication is ripe for communication easily and quickly going sideways. Just look at Susan and Mary’s interchange: Example […]
Why and How to Say Your Yes and No
Sheepishly I snuck into the freezer to grab some left-over Halloween candy. Was I unable or unwilling to tell myself,”No”? Or did I really want to say, “Yes, you deserve a sweet little treat?” Using wisely those two simple words is key to our futures. Yes, No, and the mediating term, It depends, are resiliency building tools […]
Strategically Watch Your Use of BUT
“I love you but. . .” Those with excellent communication skills understand the power of single words and phrases. Often we give little thought to our use of many words including our use of but. Frequently, when individuals hear the word but they automatically assume something disappointing, discouraging or devastating is going to be said. […]