As you embark upon your new path for change, set realistic expectations for success. Otherwise, you set yourself up for anger and disappointment which may lead you to quit prematurely. Unrealistic expectations are a huge source of pain and stress as you create change in your life. For instance, thinking that you could reverse your [...]
Our honey moon was beautiful – we spent 7 lovely days in paradise: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The people are amazing! They really aim to please and work very hard. It was very relaxing – we totally unplugged, leaving our cell phones in the hotel room safe. It was a welcome break from our daily [...]
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. [...]
There is a wall of fear that we erect around our hearts. Pain from past experiences creates a shield to protect us from the anticipation of bad behavior from others. Often created at a time when you were unable to protect yourself, it is a wall of fear and doubt, suspicion, judgment, anger, and even [...]
The foundation for trust in our relationships is respect. And the most important relationship you have is with yourself. So, that begs the question: Do you respect yourself? Do you trust yourself? Ok, so there were two questions. To build trust, it starts at home – with you! Many people find it very challenging to [...]
