Stop Yellin’, Will Ya?
I think it is interesting that we often yell at ourselves when we don’t know what to do next. It’s like the image of a parent scolding their toddler as they are just learning to walk, but unsure of their next step — totally destabilizing. ...Get Rid of Your Guilt
Get rid of your guilt. I know…easy for me to say. I feel I need to emphasize this particular suggestion because guilt has such a powerful, negative effect on people. After working for many years as a psychologist and coach, I have decided that guilt is the...What If?
Be careful about using these two words — What if? Very careful. I have learned to brace myself when I hear these words because I know I’m about to go on a rollercoaster ride through the fantasy land of rampant worry (my favorite summertime...Should’ve, Could’ve
“Well, I should’ve started it way before I did, and if I had, I could’ve made it terrific.” “Should’ve.” “Could’ve.” Sound familiar? When we use the words “should’ve” and...When We Fail to Communicate
When we fail to communicate, a few things can happen: people get nervous we get anxious people are forced to use their imagination to guess where you are and what you are doing trust begins to erode Rather than spending time considering whether you should let others...
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