Jul 1, 2024 | boundaries, decision making, fear, mindfulness
Do you trust your gut (aka internal navigation system)? I drive a Toyota Rav 4. Don’t laugh, it’s actually my dream car. While I didn’t buy it new, I bought it a whole lot newer than any of my previous cars. In fact, I think it’s the first car I’ve owned that was made...
Jun 24, 2024 | assertiveness, boundaries, Business, communication, mental health, professional development, time management
Do you set expectations when you begin a new working relationship? I was chatting with a friend this morning. She’s in graduate school and about to start a new semester as a TA. The professor informed her she leaves a lot of things to the last minute and likes to “fly...
Jun 17, 2024 | assertiveness, beliefs, boundaries, comfortable, communication, people pleasing
It happened again. Someone asked you to do something, and the Yes just came flying out of your mouth without even consulting your brain! Ugh… why can’t I say no? While this Yes Vomit is unpleasant, it’s certainly not uncommon. Depending on what survey you consult, the...
Jun 12, 2024 | boundaries, communication, mental health, people pleasing, personal development, relationships, self care, time management
Do you have healthy boundaries around time? The sun is bright, the breeze is warm, and somewhere close, someone is playing “Over the Rainbow” on a ukulele. Everywhere you look, lush tropical foliage surrounds you. You are on vacation. Not a care in the world,...
Jun 5, 2024 | assertiveness, boundaries, comfortable, communication, people pleasing, personal development, professional development
The other night, I was lying in bed solving the world’s problems. Alright, if I’m being honest, I was trying to visualize sheep I could count to get back to sleep. They had black faces, and they were wearing glasses and bowties. Apparently, I like my sheep...
May 13, 2024 | beliefs, book, boundaries, mental health, personal development
I’ve been thinking about long-held beliefs lately. Have you ever seen the Jack in the Box commercial where they discuss CST, Childhood Sandwich Trauma? That commercial always resonated with me. Lunchmeat doesn’t look like food to me, and I only eat cheese when it’s...
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