October 9, 2015 Friends and Peers
Manipulative people are everywhere; you need to arm yourself with some strategies so that they do not take advantage of you over and over. Sometimes we get taken in by a good story; a slick sales tactic, or even a…
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There is a curious trait in all human beings, that requires us to think of ourselves to always be right and that others who disagree with our opinions are obviously incorrect and of course misinformed! It is a real battle…
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When you are in a relationship with someone, whether it be family, spouse, best friend or anyone you consider to be a person who is close with you it is very difficult to see their actions as clearly as someone…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
With so much advice out there on how many dysfunctional relationships there are, we need to be reminded to also see the good in the people around us. If you ponder in your mind a kindness you remember, a good…
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Everyone has been there. We have all been surprised by something at some time in our lives. It can be a good surprise or a very bad one; but it makes us feel off balance in some way; like our…
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There are a few things that you really need to know before you purchase or even think about dyeing your own hair at home. Women and more recently even men have been dyeing their own hair at home for years….
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At one time or another in our lives we have all either been rejected by a romantic partner or maybe we have had to reject someone else. It is a hard experience to go through. When we are rejected by…
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January 1, 2015 Relationships and Family - Other
Everyone gets to a point around the middle of their lives when one might question where their lives are headed and what changes may be needed in the future. Sometimes the changes we make in midlife can bring improvement to…
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November 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
My parents divorced when I was about 8 years old. This was many, many years ago, when divorce was almost thought of as a crime! Most of the time, I remember being confused at the new rules more than anything….
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October 12, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
No matter how hard each person works on a relationship there are times when we get caught up in a rift. It happens to the best of people and the key is to get the flow back so you can…
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September 8, 2014 Communication
You almost have to be of a certain age these days to remember what it was like to sit down and write out a letter or to even have had to handwrite it. A handwritten or typed letter takes time,…
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September 5, 2014 Communication
Rude people; no matter where you go they will find you. It is best to have a couple of strategies in how to handle rude people, because avoiding them is almost impossible. There is not a “one and only rule…
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September 5, 2014 Communication
Jealousy has no positive motivations and brings on insecurity faster than you can blink an eye. Jealousy can ruin relationships and it starts by insidiously eating away at your number one relationship; with yourself. If you are constantly angry and…
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If you are the one to always apologize when mistakes are made, you may want to rethink that behavior. Most honest people want to make amends once they have realized they have made a mistake and that is a positive…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
The world we live in now depends largely on the Internet for most of our communications, here are some reasons why that is a positive thing. Long Distance Communication: Let’s face it, not only do people move across the country…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
Everyone loves the phrase “I don’t ever judge anyone”. But we do come up with a sort of judgment when we are assessing what type of personality you have. We need to do this to figure out likes and dislikes,…
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Whether you live with your family of origin or a blended family, it could be you and a spouse or a 4 generation family setting; one thing is for sure there is bound to be some stress in your home…
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May 14, 2014 Friends and Peers
Passive aggressive behavior can be very stressful to the person on the receiving end of this ill attempt at communication. If you have ever experienced this, you know that after awhile the behavior gets old and can suck the life…
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March 30, 2014 Friends and Peers
People usually try to hide from Know-it-Alls, and yet what they want most in life is some attention. There are usually a few types of know-it-all colleagues in an office setting: 1. The ones who really do know their stuff:…
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March 30, 2014 Friends and Peers
No matter how even tempered you are there are going to be times when you will get angry at work. How you handle it is very important. The reasons we usually are aware of anger in our work relationships is…
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February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
Everyday we hear heart wrenching stories and we want to help. We all can do our part to make this world a better place to live in. Even though you want to help someone in need; you also need to…
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Hearing that the parents are coming can be a blessing or a curse; depending on your family dynamic. There are times when our parents visit and we are so grateful to have them still with us; or there can also…
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December 21, 2013 Crisis Support
When you or a family member has to attend a funeral for the first time it helps if you can acquaint yourself with some of the rituals and traditions or expectations before you get to the actual function. When you…
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November 16, 2013 Communication
We must carve out our own space to be in; or this world will eat us up and spit us out like yesterdays news. You can see a problem stemming from overdoing, overcrowding, over the top living in some of…
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November 16, 2013 Communication
In our fast paced lives that we are living we truly can appreciate when someone takes the time to notice something about us and gives us some undivided attention even if for a brief nano-second. When you give out a…
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November 5, 2013 Communication
There is one at every company, a Pollyanna, or a newbie, someone that just has an annoyingly amount of energy on their hands. I think that it is harder on a long time veteran employee or manager to be give…
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October 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
Most families and friends are now spread out across the country. It can be intimidating when you are the only one that has moved to a new city. When you first move to a city where everything is brand new…
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