How Verbal Abusers Exploit Conversational Norms

By Berit Brogaard, D.M.Sci., Ph.DPsychology Today| January 3, 2022 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina http://www.psychologytoday.com Verbal abusers often vitiate cooperative principles to get their victims down. KEY POINTS • When we conversationally imply something without explicitly saying it, we rely on “violations” of conversational norms.• Verbal abusers sometimes exploit violations of conversational norms for personalContinue reading “How Verbal Abusers Exploit Conversational Norms”

Slow & Steady, Baby.

You name it, whatever the goal is in life, I think this applies. Diet & exercise regimens. Weight loss, Muscle Gains.Relationships.That New business, your job, a promotion.Your savings account.Habits. As attractive as a crash diet, or fad diet or workout may be, typically, they are not sustainable or lasting. They can wreak havoc on yourContinue reading “Slow & Steady, Baby.”

“5 Things Not to Say to Someone Over the Holidays—Or Ever…”

by Mallory Frayn Ph.D | article from Psychology Today I thought this was a great read by Mallory Frayn Ph.D, from Psychology Today. Some are VERY obvious (lol, #2), some, not as much… feel free to repost, or even forward to that “favorite” co-worker or family member! 😉 Sometimes talk about diet and even exerciseContinue reading ““5 Things Not to Say to Someone Over the Holidays—Or Ever…””

Garbage Time.

“Garbage time is the best time. It isn’t weighted by the expectation that a moment will be special and memorable and perfect.

Garbage time just is. When relationships are not forced, but naturally formed.” – Jeff Haden 

why health & wellness or life coaching?

“A coach looks at your present to help you create the future you desire, while a therapist looks at your past to help you manage your present, coaching is action-oriented, therapy is insight-oriented.” – Tess Brigham Oprah Daily Here’s what Harvard has to say… right here And Oprah? Well, everyone know’s that Oprah has our best interestContinue reading “why health & wellness or life coaching?”

How to Increase Vitamin D Levels in Your Body

by: Julie Stewart (SELF magazine) Whether you want to strengthen your bones or bolster your immune system, you might be wondering how to increase vitamin D in your body. And there’s a decent chance you may need to. Estimates of how many people have low vitamin D levels vary, but data from the 2011 toContinue reading “How to Increase Vitamin D Levels in Your Body”