In previous articles, we have discussed the importance of understanding our individual design and the importance played by our preferences in determining that design, while acknowledging the impact our design has on our relationships. Since our preferences are indicators of our design, determining what our individual preferences are becomes an
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We are aware now that our InnerKinetics are a primary influence in our relationships. Why is that? How do our preferences – InnerKinetics – affect us so that our relationships are influenced? Do you get frustrated with a workmate for not responding to deadlines in a timely fashion? How are you
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Self-understanding requires a few basic steps. The first and most crucial is to consider our design Are people different from each other? Of course. Your partner or child is different from you. Ever noticed that? Self-understanding begins when you realize that each of us is different from others. Have you
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Do people listen to you willingly? Do they follow your leadership? If they don’t, you are not leading — at least not effectively. Whether our leadership role is in our family, our business/occupation, a community organization or group, how we communicate will determine our effectiveness. Today we’ll take a look
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When you and your partner are in a situation of conflict, has it ever seemed to you that the person you are married to is not the person you were attracted to initially? That’s not uncommon, but there is a reason for it, and there is a path to prevent escalating
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Controlling our emotions isn’t easy or everyone would be doing it! This is a question that very much needs an answer — and it is not just for those with an NF temperament. NFs visit their emotions all the time. This develops both the sensitivity and responsiveness of their emotions.
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Bobby Fischer astounded the world of chess. When playing for the World Championship in 1971, he achieved the first shutout in Grand Master play. He finally beat Boris Spassky for the World Title. In his book, Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, he tells us we should focus on the “end game,”
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When we think of motivation, we usually think of providing what interests, excites, attracts, or might please ourselves or others. And when we try to keep supplying these external things, we can quickly run out of ideas. What then can be done? Understanding What Motivates Being provided with external “things”
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Perhaps you are feeling a bit “battle weary” as a parent. You feel pulled in many directions by the varying needs of each of your family members. Sibling rivalry is at the apex. Your child refuses to cooperate with you without your becoming a drill sergeant. And all you want
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