Listen up. It’s time to lighten up!! Sometimes that’s easier said than done. So many people get caught in the criticism trap instead of being able to step around it. Oh my. Today let’s focus on ways to accept criticism with grace instead of becoming defensive.
Try to remember...
Become a Problem Solver
By Amy Englemark
What you mean to communicate and what the other person feels you’re saying can be completely different. This type of misunderstanding in relationships happens to all of us. Whether you’re communicating with a friend, colleague or spouse, your intentions need to be...
“Iron sharpens iron.” When two sharp knives are rubbed against each other they have the potential to cause damage or to sharpen one another. This is what spouse’s sometimes do. We clash with one another. The result of this clash depends on how the situation is dealt with. Our...
One week ago I came down with a horrible flu. Deep, searing pain in my chest, headaches, completely congested sinuses, nightly fever and morning cold sweats! Just what everyone wants to have! I can’t remember when I’ve felt this sick. Maybe never.
Over this past seven days I’ve learned...
Just can’t let go of….control!!? What’s so difficult about asking for help? You are not an anomoly. Many people find letting go of control and allowing someone else to take charge very frightening. What if that person doesn’t take care of things like I do and the job isn’t...
There’s only one you.
You’ve either discovered your unique abilities or your on your way. Your successes and whatever wets your appetite (math, computers, art, people, etc.) point to your strengths. Pursue what makes you unique.This can invoke excitement and fear at the same time. When you choose to...
By Amy Englemark
Being honest about our weaknesses doesn’t come easily to most of us. Maybe that’s because we feel inferior to others when we do. Why bother admitting we could improve when we could go on pretending we’re perfect and know everything?
So, what might the benefits...
By Amy Englemark
If you have kids you’ll understand that there are times when they need to be disciplined. If they are to grow as little individuals to become outstanding adults they need boundaries. Needless to say, us adults (their parents) don’t always enjoy being the ones who...
During the summer months of June, July and August (I’m proclaiming that summer has started on the West Coast!) I’ll be showing you how to successfully make it through transitions and get to the next best level in your relationships and careers. I’ll call it my “Movin’ on Up”...
Go against what’s normal. Take time to slow down. Check out why spending time being still is so important…
http://shelovesmagazine.com/2012/being-still-in-a-culture-that-values-action/