We All Want to be Respected

We All Want to be Respected

“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.”—Bryant H. McGill We each assume we know what respect is, based on our personal experiences. Caregivers and teachers spend a lot of time emphasizing signs of respect. I often...
Are You Experiencing Positive Emotions?

Are You Experiencing Positive Emotions?

“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” —Zig Ziglar It’s one thing to understand that compassion, gratitude and other positive states will...
The Power of Awareness

The Power of Awareness

“The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.”—Nathaniel Branden We have each adapted habitual patterns. Researchers estimate that 95% of our behaviors are, in fact, habits.  The benefit is that we take actions without expending a lot of...
Build rapport to meaningfully connect with others

Build rapport to meaningfully connect with others

Have the intention of connecting with people by building rapport and finding common ground with them. Build rapport before launching into giving feedback or stating a need. People who are socially adept find this process easy and natural. Others say that they don’t...
Stop for a Moment

Stop for a Moment

“It’s not only moving that creates new starting points. Sometimes all it takes is a subtle shift in perspective, an opening of the mind, an intentional pause and reset, or a new route to start to see new options and new possibilities.” –Kristin Armstrong...