by Nancy | Dec 19, 2023 | Commitment, Uncategorized
Approaching the first Christmas after Jim died in 2005, I wrote an essay imagining what it must have been like for the wise men. They packed up to follow an unknown star to an undisclosed destination hoping to find…the Son of God? Really? I wonder what their...
by Nancy | Dec 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Inner Critic We all live with some version of an Inner Critic. I’ve dubbed mine “Helga” because that name brings to my mind a tough prison guard, which Helga likes to think she is. (My apologies to anyone named Helga!) She likes to think she’s in...
by Nancy | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Independence is a Worthy Goal “Do it myself!” is a familiar cry to the parents of any toddler. It’s the demand of a healthy child who is eager to learn. Gradually gaining independence is the goal that healthy parents want for their child.Independence is...
by Nancy | Nov 28, 2023 | Conflict, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors, Uncategorized
An Example I’ve taught several classes with my friends Ken and Irma. I once looked at Ken and thought, “He looks angry. I wonder if I’ve done something he’s unhappy about. Maybe he thought my part of the presentation wasn’t very good.” (Do...
by Nancy | Nov 21, 2023 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors, Uncategorized
I heard Dr. Phil say, “Choose the behavior. Choose the consequences!” It reminded me of the saying, “Commit the crime. Do the time!” Communication habits predictably cause emotional distance or connection. Over time, emotional...
