Learn to accept instead of expect. An expectation is a belief about what will happen in the future. Expectations frequently guide your behavior. Your expectations shape your reality. Be aware of the following common unrealistic expectations that set you up for negative emotional reactions: Life should be fair. Opportunities will fall into your lap. Everyone […]
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You have a right to feel safe. Recently I had a routine medical procedure. Diane introduced herself as she took my blood pressure and temperature. “When did you eat your last solid food?” “What was the last time you drank liquids?” “Do you feel safe at home?” I placed my hands on my heart. “I
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For you is not against others. For you is better for others. For you is for them too. Maddie could barely keep her eyes open. She drove home from work and scarcely noticed if the lights were green, yellow, or red. Her stomach growled, yet she was too tired to stop for food. She left
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Why CEO’s need their own strategic plan. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Seven years ago, I was uncomfortably stuck making fear‐based decisions, not sleeping, feeling anxious, stressed and unhappy. I was the president and CEO of
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Use these phrases to reduce conflict and stress. Have a list of phrases to help clients and colleagues navigate choppy emotional waters. In the following example, Barb is a realtor and her clients regularly experience emotional ups and downs. Here’s how she uses phrases. “You may be right.” Use this when clients are unable to
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