In order to problem-solve a situation, it is important to keep the other person in the conversation. Think about what makes you want to walk out or …
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How to Set Limits Politely
Sometimes setting limits can be challenging. There are times when we feel uncomfortable, yet we know that the best thing is to set a limit. We are …
How Do You Know When to Set a Limit?
Setting limits is necessary in every relationship. It is important to have clear boundaries for yourself and others. You need to know how far you will …
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How Transparent Are You?
Here are some words. How do you think they play a role in our …
Don’t Make Someone Else’s Crazy About You
Boundaries are about where you end and other people begin. If this line is unclear to you, can you imagine the ambiguity and enmeshment that may creep …
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Have You Ever Been Able to Just “Stop It?”
Have you ever been able to just "stop it?" Sometimes it works. You tell yourself, "I don't do that anymore," or "That's not me," and you just stop. …
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Daily Practice is Key
Are you still learning, growing, and discovering? If not, why not? What got in the way? Continue to make your self-improvement a priority. That …
Defensiveness Getting in the Way
I became intrigued with the concept of defensiveness, and I decided to do more research on the matter. I found one video (below) that identified GUILT …
Be Sure to Surround Yourself with Positive People
Sometimes we follow all the rules and we use the skills and it still does not work out the way we would like. Well, not everyone received the same …
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What does “Be like Water” mean to you?
What does "Be like Water" mean to you? Before reading further, think about this image: What are the attributes of water? Why would you want to be …
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