by Nancy | Mar 18, 2025 | Encouragement, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Uncategorized
One day I was letting my mind drift…thinking about all the ways Jim and I had failed. We’d failed one another by treating each other so disrespectfully for several years (until we learned better.) Our children were hurt by the conflict we created in their...
by Nancy | Aug 13, 2024 | Appreciation, Communication Skills, Encouragement, Habit Change, Listening, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors
You may not be wealthy. Your job may be mediocre. Your circle of friends may be limited. The life stage from which you “perform” may have a small audience. None of that is important. You are powerful…very powerful. Here is a list of very powerful...
by Nancy | Jul 23, 2024 | Appreciation, Commitment, Communication Skills, Encouragement, Habit Change, Listening, Respectful Behaviors, Uncategorized
We all want others to treat us with respect. Ask yourself, “Am I as committed to treating others with respect as I am to being treated with respect?” Identifying some characteristics of respect may help. Here are some characteristics of respect…...
by Nancy | Jan 9, 2024 | Commitment, Communication Skills, Encouragement, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Uncategorized
Conscious parenting is parenting with the end result you have in mind for your child. I believe every parent wants a well-adjusted, responsible, compassionate child who, as an adult, has reasonable good sense and empathy. Start With That Goal in Mind From the...
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...
