There’s no denying that sometimes things can feel overwhelming. And that it can feel like everything is getting on top of you. Or that things are so bad there seems no way out. Or that right now you’re so anxious that nothing could soothe you. We usually have habitual ways of dealing with these uncomfortable […]
A Genuine ‘Make You Happy’ Tool
I was very generously gifted a book – The Magic by Rhonda Byrne (of ‘The Secret’ fame) before I went on long service leave. I have to admit it took me a few weeks before I picked it up. I remember all the hype about ‘The Secret’ – people becoming all sorts of disgruntled because […]
HOW TO TALK BETTERER: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GOOD COMMUNICATION #2
OWN YOUR SH*T or Using “I” Messages So last time we spoke about the importance of being a good listener. If you missed it check it out here. Another super-important communication skill is being a good sender (of the message you want to convey). Just like listening, this is not a skill we’re born with […]
HOW TO TALK BETTERER: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GOOD COMMUNICATION #1
We assume communicating is something we all should know. We use words and sentences all the time right? We’re speaking the same language. What could possibly go wrong? Well, as you would know, a LOT can go wrong. Communication is a skill. Some of us were lucky enough to grow up in a family that […]
