As we approach the holidays, it’s not just food that affects health. Words can, too.
’Tis the season for … food. And lots of it. I don’t even celebrate most of the fall and winter holidays, and yet I find it hard to resist the everything-pumpkin and everything-peppermint mountains at…
Have you ever felt uncomfortable because someone stood too close to you? Violation of personal space has always been an issue, but it has ramped up in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Individual vary wildly in their response to other human beings. …
When my girls were toddlers, I discovered the power of presenting options. If I said, “Put on this shirt” or “It’s time for bed,” rebellion inevitably ensued. But if I asked, “Which of these two shirts do you want to wear?” or “Would you like to go to bed now…
Do you know when to zip your lips?
In many situations, the wisest response is to keep your mouth shut. As the Dalai Lama said, “Silence is sometimes the best answer.”
But that’s not what I’m talking about.
When I say “shut your mouth,” I actually mean “keep it closed.”…
Avoid these phrases to promote clear communication and healthy relationships.
Hopefully, you work in a healthy workplace culture and live in a strong, positive family where people are free to state their needs, opinions, and feelings directly and no one, including you, would ever dream of being passive-aggressive.
But over…
Here is how to spot inauthentic behavior in yourself and others and what to do about it.
What does it mean to be real?
Well, I can think of a few things being your real, true, authentic self doesn’t mean. For example, being real doesn’t mean:
Fearlessness. Courage. Different traits. Both essential.
What keeps you up at night?
While many people do face real threats to their physical or psychological safety on a daily basis, most of the time, your worries are not about life-and-death situations. Yet these issues do produce fear-or one of fear’s milder…
You know you’re supposed to look people in the eye, but do you know when not to?
One of the most common “body language” tips out there is Look People in the Eye. Make eye contact! I have said it, too. Eye contact demonstrates that you are present and listening…
You probably already know step one and two…
Everyone has limiting beliefs. These erroneous ideas about yourself, your relationships, the world, or life itself create your thought patterns, direct your choices and actions, and shape your life.
I’m guessing this isn’t news to you.
You probably already know that the…
Don’t let one piece of the puzzle distract you from the whole picture. Here’s how to maintain focus instead of fixating.
Once, back in the days when we were still having in-person presentations, a client hired me to observe her deliver a speech and provide feedback. As she stood up…
