We each have the power to determine how we control the attitude we bring to our life. We can decide to introduce a happy, playful energy to our life and relationships, or we can choose to look at things too seriously and relegate playfulness as a childhood pastime that does not have a place in … Continue reading A Playful Attitude
Sometimes all someone needs is to be listened to. Earlier this week I had an opportunity to practice compassionate listening with a woman who was incredibly angry about something that happened to her. She was obviously distraught and felt that everyone in her vicinity should know about it. As someone in a position of authority, … Continue reading Take Time to Listen
If you have a “me against the world" attitude, you need to take care of it before it turns into a much larger problem. Do not let yourself indulge in a self-pity mentality, because being stuck in resentment and anger is not good for anyone. Stop feeling sorry for yourself; don't allow yourself to wallow … Continue reading No Tiny Violin Needed
You know how it feels when someone lies to you. It’s not a good feeling, right? People lie for all sorts of reasons – some big, some small. We’ve all done it. We also lie to ourselves all the time; but is this how we really want to go through life? Strive to be a … Continue reading Tell the Truth
I’m sure you’ve heard there are two days in every week that we should not worry about: yesterday and tomorrow. We cause ourselves so much added stress when we try to carry the burden of yesterday, tomorrow, and today. Yesterday, with its mistakes, pain, joy, or bliss is gone. Whether we have regrets, or we … Continue reading Let it Go
Many of us have the tendency to compare ourselves to others and come out feeling inadequate. The truth is, everyone is different in one aspect or another. We are all unique and we manage the challenges and experiences of our lives in diverse ways. This applies to everything. If you’re learning something new and having … Continue reading No Comparison
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