Have you ever been disrespected or bullied by someone? Were you able to respond to that bully in a way that valued you? Here are seven keys to addressing an adult bully and giving them an opportunity to apologize. They might apologize, or they might not – I’ve experienced both. Either way, success is yours, because you have spoken your truth. Your self-confidence builds, and eventually, if a bully starts up, you can dismiss them…
The world is changing rapidly. Industries are pivoting quickly, new technologies are emerging at a high rate, and we do not necessarily stay with one employer for the full length of our career. At the same time, we have never lived in a time with so many opportunities…
Deep down, most people think that happiness comes from having or doing something. In Alan Watts’s groundbreaking second book (originally published in 1940), he offers a more challenging thesis: authentic happiness comes from embracing life as a whole in all its contradictions and paradoxes, an attitude that Watts…
“The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.” – Anthony Robbins Communication is one of the most vital skills of a person. Being talkative does not necessarily pertain to effectiveness in communicating your message. To be counted as an effective…
Does it ever seem like some people in the personal growth arena have lives that started as a bowl of cherries (and then just got better and better)? The thing is, when you read a little about any of them, you’ll find that they, like everyone else, had…
Whenever we lack the time in the day to do what needs to be done, we tend to cut on sleep in order to manage everything. This has become an unfortunate practice of millions of people, who don’t really consider the long-term consequences that constant sleep deprivation can…
Republished with permission via MastersInCommunications.com Are you a good communicator? Clear speaker? Is your grasp of the English language better than average? Can you engage in a verbal back and forth that both informs and enlightens regardless of the subject you are discussing? If you answered yes to…
Kids are naturally attracted to music. They begin to respond to sound while they are still in their mother’s womb, can identify with rhythm as young as five months old. You might have heard that exposure to music is good for kids – but have you ever wondered…
Nourishment comes in many forms. We eat nutritious foods to sate our appetites and fuel our bodies. We engage in spiritual activities and moments of reflection to nourish the soul. We volunteer our time and donate to worthy causes to satisfy our desire to help the communities in…