Welcome to Monday Blog Shorts – ideas to make even Monday a good day! Every Monday, I share a short article with you about a strategy you can use, or new facts or info that informs you, or a new idea that inspires you. My wish is to give you something to think about in […]

Photo by Jacob Wackerhausen, Courtesy of iStock Photo If you want people to be receptive and to like you, there’s a simple question to ask yourself that will help you accomplish it. The question is, How do I make other people feel? What do I bring to our interactions, conversations, or time together? Let’s turn […]

Photo by SIphotography, Courtesy of iStock Photo When you need to have a difficult conversation with someone, what can you do to increase the probability that it will be constructive? This is a good question to consider, especially when the subject is a hot issue, or you’re afraid it will be poorly received. There are […]

Photo by Andrii Iemelyanenko, Courtesy of iStock Photo “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~ Viktor Frankl I’m starting with that quote because it reflects what we’re talking about today: Finding that little space […]

When you have a conflict with someone, especially someone you’re close to or know well, emotions can run high, and talking things out isn’t always successful. These are the types of conversations that have the potential to escalate quickly and create a stubborn rift that’s hard to mend. One of the things people often do […]

Photo by Evgeniia Primavera, Courtesy of Shutterstock Saying you’re sorry for something you’ve done that caused a problem or pain for someone else is healing for both you and the other person. It’s also humbling in a good way and reminds us we’re not perfect while highlighting empathy and genuine concern for how we affect […]