Where would we be without strong relationships? A truth I have learned over the years is that people truly need other people. We may see ourselves as strong, successful, independent, and very happy with our own lives; but, we still recognize the need to surround ourselves with loved ones who, when we need it most, […]
Category: Honesty
Seven Reasons to Become a Quitter in 2016 (and Why Ditching These Bad Habits Can Make This Your Happiest Year Yet)
Life is built on routines. It’s easy to go years—or even decades—without consciously assessing what’s working and what’s not. As a result, many of us are surrounded by people, obligations, objects, and habits that aren’t exactly making our lives better (far from it!). Well, no more. With a new year upon us, it’s the perfect […]
Anniversary Reflections: The Little Things Are the Big Things
“A soul mate is someone who has locks that fit our keys and keys to fit our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who we are; we can be loved for who we are and not for who we’re […]
The Art of Listening: Eight Tips to Help You Truly Hear Others
If you were asked, “Are you a good listener?” chances are you’d answer “yes.” Maybe you pride yourself on your ability to stay quiet even when you really want to interject, or maybe you believe that you give sound advice after hearing another person’s problem or dilemma. But as I was reminded recently, you might […]
Friendly or Forceful: What’s Your Feedback Style?
Have you ever thought about how well you hand out feedback? For most of us, learning to accept critiques (or constructive criticism) is something we have had to work on at some point. It’s not easy to be on the receiving end of a critique, after all. But have you ever stopped to consider how […]