What do you find more challenging? Is guiding a colleague or resolving conflict at work any easier for you than working with your own family at home? Your co-workers typically don’t experience “You, the Home Version,” do they? The work version of you has chosen to adhere to standards of
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School is out! And for those of you whose daily life instantly changes due to this fact, congratulations! The “Gauntlet of Exhausting Awesomeness” (i.e., recitals, graduations, tournaments, parties, etc.) is now complete and a new season begins. Have you already created a plan full of clever ways to keep yourself
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Do you conduct a post mortem analysis every time you believe a relationship has gone wrong? It’s a pretty common thing to do if you’re feeling hurt. It can haunt you if you’re a particularly sensitive person. Or it may just anger you more if you don’t understand any of
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Summertime is well-known as the ultimate mash-up of the life you’re living now and the life you left in your childhood. Whether it’s a vacation to your hometown to visit family, or spending fun time with your kids doing things you loved to do, summer break begs some excellent questions.
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The United States just celebrated one of the most important events in its history as a nation. It got me thinking about concepts like freedom, independence, fulfillment and a sense of purpose. Do you know what they have in common? They’re each gained by your choices. And each can be lost by
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Do you tune out flight attendants during their pre-flight demonstration? Maybe you shouldn’t. It turns out their guidance has even more value outside the plane than inside. If healthier relationships, a stronger sense of direction, or more fulfillment from life sounds good to you, take the next 3 minutes and
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When it comes to your marriage…what kind of story are you hoping to tell? We all have a narrative unfolding in our most significant relationships. Are your storylines aimed at Greek tragedy, fairytale endings, or masterpiece classics? If your goal is a healthy relationship, let the story with your marriage be an ongoing
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When emotions get involved (for good or ill) in our relationships, the intensity of the relationship’s experiences rise — usually, dramatically. Therefore, it is important to use emotions positively in relationships. Replacement Is a Great Way to Use Emotions Positively in Relationships Having trouble with changing your emotions? We cannot
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When does the “Golden Rule” come into play in your life? Do you use it on purpose? Most people agree that “Do to others as you would have them do to you” is a really smart rule to live by. But it’s a principle that’s been around for a long
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Your energy is limited. Burnout and discouragement can happen in any area of your life, at any time. Think you know the best way to avoid it? Perhaps you are even approaching that proverbial brick wall right now at rapid speed and suspect that a month-long sabbatical is your only
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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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