Difficult conversations are sometimes unavoidable. One reason we find it hard to have a difficult conversation is because we worry about what the other person might think of us. We want to avoid conflict and...
Can Obstacles Get in the Way of Productivity?
👩 Can obstacles get in the way of productivity? You Betcha! Even though we have an awareness around this, sometimes obstacles get in our way! Obstacles are stumbling blocks that prevent us from reaching...
Helpful Ways To Have Better Conversations!
When having conversations with others, are you more a listener or a talker or both? We’ve all known friends who are either shy and don't speak much, or the opposite where they never come up for air. I ran...
Focus Your Time on Being Productive!
💡 When I was growing up, one rule in my dad's house was to turn the lights off after leaving a room. 🛋️ He was a real stickler about this and would question me if I was not occupying the room where the light...
10 Ways To Escape Victim Mentality!
Are you living in Victim Mentality? Having victim mentality is believing that others or circumstances created your misery and whatever we do won’t make a difference. Victims often make excuses, blame others...
Why It’s Easier Talking to Strangers Sometimes!
Did you grow up never talking to strangers? I have a friend who told me that she prefers speaking to strangers, which made me laugh. She is so personable and great at starting conversations with strangers....
7 Ways to Improve Friendships!
Do you have quality friends whom you stay in touch or not so much? Maybe you have very few friends due to a long distance move, or possibly you have nothing in common, or perhaps you never had many friends to...
How To Put Yourself First and Stop Being a People Pleaser!
We can always count on people pleasers because they are dependable and the most helpful individuals in the world. They spend their lives giving to others, and rarely say "no" to anyone. Typically, people...
Stop Judging Ourselves and Others!
Judgement is about forming an opinion about others or even ourselves. Even if it's not the right thing to do, we all are guilty of passing judgment. Our brains are quick to judge because we: Place ourselves...
Why Controlling Others Never Works!
Have you ever been a victim of someone trying to control you? How did it make you feel? If you've suffered from another person attempting to control your life, it was probably an uncomfortable ordeal. Sadly,...
12 Ways to Escape Victim Mentality!
Have you ever made excuses or blamed others for your actions? This keeps you in victim mode. Here are 12 steps you can take to escape victim mentality.
How To Respond To Expectations!
Have you ever noticed that people have a tendency to make requests, and have expectations about things we should do? The well-meaning individual making the request might be a friend, family member, or maybe...