Tag: relationships
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How to Be Nice When People are Mean
Be nice to mean people – it is hard, but necessary. This is one of the hardest lessons for my clients. Trust me, there is nothing worse than having someone attack you- especially publicly on Facebook! This recently happened to me and it was awful. However, I was able to turn it into a very…
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Difficult Conversations Are Only Difficult if We Avoid Them
Difficult conversations are only difficult if we make them. The more we avoid having them, the longer we are stuck in a place of turmoil. There are so many conversations we will have in our lifetimes that fit into the category of DIFFICULT. “I want to break up” “I want a divorce” “I love you”…
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Taken for Granted?: Stop Ignoring Your Innate Gifts
So a friend calls you for advice. You talk extensively, you listen, and provide great counsel. The conversation ends with your friend feeling much better but you feeling worse. What’s that all about?! This probably happens in your family too. Everyone calls you for help and you hold everyone together. Chances are after a while…