Ouch! That’s a little rough, but hey, sometimes the truth hurts. Now, more than ever, I come across people really struggling with their boundaries, both personally and professionally. Why set boundaries? Because you can’t protect and take care of yourself if you don’t. For some, this is more of a personal issue. Not being able to…
You said what?You said what?You said what? Isn’t it amazing how two people can be involved in the same conversation, yet take away completely different viewpoints of what was said? Have you ever had a conversation with someone where you felt absolutely convinced you had a clear understanding, only to find out later you must…
Will It Matter?Will It Matter?Will It Matter? Last week, my son Evan started the 3rd grade, and my daughter Rylee started the 4th grade. After hearing about their first days of school, all kinds of memories came flooding back. I remember the 4th grade like it was yesterday. My family moved from Bethel, Connecticut, where…
Ah, the curse of knowledge. What seems so completely common sense to us, based on our knowledge or frame of reference, can be perceived so differently from someone else who is looking at the situation from their perspective.
Are You A People Pleaser?Are You A People Pleaser? I admit it, and I’m calling myself out on this one. While I’m about to lay out veritable words of wisdom, this is definitely one I’m guilty of doing. Why do we try so hard to please others? It’s like our puppy, Bernie. If ever there…