“I have a new boss. With recent layoffs and downsizing, my boss gave up my area to a new director. My head is swimming with thoughts about how she will treat me, what she will expect. I’m nervous that she will find a way to get rid of me. I’m just so scared of what [...]
“Do the right thing.” It’s the definition of ‘integrity’. This phrase is posted in my kitchen. I doubt the kids pay much attention to it anymore but I say it often enough that I hope they take it to heart. There is no better advice to live by but to always ‘do the right thing’. [...]
“I’ve gained some weight and it really bothers me. I know if I would only just work out, I would feel better: my energy would increase as well as my confidence, and the weight would come off. But I don’t have the time! My Parents are elderly and require looking after; the kids and the [...]
When people make requests of you, how do you respond? Often, people can become very upset, angry – even irate - when asked for favors; when people at work ask you to do things or to take on projects; when family asks questions that are intrusive; when neighbors ask to borrow; or kids ask you to [...]
Do you apologize for anything and everything? Do you apologize for things that are completely out of your control? How about apologizing for other people’s behavior? Do you tend to apologize just to see if the other person will apologize? An apology can be a very cathartic act. It can mend fences and build bridges. [...]
