Being a single mother brings it’s own bag of uncertainties, what-ifs, what-to-dos – that all seem to be so much harder when you don’t have a significant other or an equally invested adult by your side making the big decisions with you. Weighing the options. Talking about the kids. The highs and the lows. OverContinue reading “closing doors & burning proverbial safety nets”
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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.”
Just Close the Damn Door, Already…
They say when God closes one door, another door opens… Every new year, we makes lists. Resolutions. “I will do this, I will do that.” I am a big proponent of the “Not To Do Lists” – the “Resolve Not To” – the “This Year I Will… remove the following from my proverbial plate.” AndContinue reading “Just Close the Damn Door, Already…”
“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?”