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Do you find you are stumped when it comes to working with unreasonable co-workers? Here's a short list of the types of people I categorize under "unreasonable": · Those you can't have a reasonable conversation with; they twist your words or totally confuse you and then tell you that you're the one who doesn't know how to communicate. · Those who don't respect your boundaries. · Those who aren't willing to consider your point of view or listen to your side of things. · Manipulators – they have an agenda and will do anything to get you to do things…
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I’ve been married for 30 years. When we were teenagers, I didn’t know much of anything-- including how to pick a mate. So I can say with certainty despite my cluelessness, I got lucky. The luckiest. I’ve learned a lot from our relationship and from watching others fail, so I present this as an open letter from the luckiest man to the youngsters in my family: Someday you will meet a woman. She will feel like a lantern in a forest at night. She might be the woman who changes your life. Before you give her your heart forever, pause…
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Maybe you’re dealing with a seriously rough patch in your relationship – your arguments with your partner are ongoing without any end in sight. Or maybe you’re unhappily single because you clash with just about every person you meet. If you’re vigorously shaking your head yes to either of these scenarios, it might be worth looking into your love language. The concept of your ‘love language’ was coined by marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman via his New York Times Bestseller, The Five Love Languages. Through his 30 years of counseling, Dr. Chapman discovered a pattern that more or less sums…
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Being a people pleaser doesn’t sound so bad, does it? I mean, you make it a priority that the people around you get what they want, right? Well the problem, as it turns out, is that the people pleaser puts everyone else’s needs in front of their own. Kind of like an anti-narcissist. Two extremes – both unhealthy. Here are some signs to help you realize whether you are one of these types of people, and also some tips on how to stop. YOU AGREE WITHOUT THINKING A principal of good behavior is giving without concern for yourself. That isn’t…
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For most non-confrontational people, especially women, standing up for oneself is an issue that can plague you at home and at work. Many women especially find it difficult to articulate their true desires and demands. When you’re tackling a combative situation or you're dealing with a controlling person, it can become even more difficult to stand up for yourself. Here are a few ways that you can learn to do it. Don't feed the fire. If you're dealing with a person who gets loud and belligerent, remember not to stoop to their level as you set out to defend yourself.…
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