Reacting or Responding can make a huge difference in our interactions and thus our relationships. It requires awareness and practice, as well as the discipline to master our emotions of the moment. Is it hard, you bet! But worth it, as we improve relationships and deepen connections. Why? People like to be heard; to know their thoughts and opinions matter, to feel […]
We’ve all been there, that moment when our spouse, kid, friend or coworker confronts us with something we have done/not done, said/not said and they are unhappy, disappointed, hurt or angry. Whatever it is, I guarantee it is something we really don’t want to hear or deal with. Our stomach churns, sweaty and squirming inside, our knee jerk reaction usually goes […]
Another snow day, school is cancelled… again And your kids are: bouncing off the walls changing in and out of wet snow clothes…again! sitting with glazed over eyes from an abundance of screen time -(that’s okay.) short tempered, impatient and working on your very last nerve… or E- all of the above! Regardless, know this… you […]