I know it’s hard to believe but we humans can have emotions that we don’t feel. Our emotional pain and even our joys can be hidden somewhere inside of our minds. It’s a natural defense that helps us get through childhood. Perhaps it helps us stay relatively sane until we have the maturity to face … Read more

Let’s make a distinction between being “nice”, being kind, and being real. For many being “nice” is never saying what you really want so as to never possibly inconvenience, disappoint, or upset another. The sacrifice, of course, for being “nice” in this way is that you rarely get your needs filled and often harbor hidden … Read more

OK, nobody likes confrontation. At least most of us who aren’t looking for a fight. But consider this: most confrontation can be quite tame, even satisfying, and can open the door to very positive results. Learning the tools for win-win communication can be the turning point for you. Often most confrontation can simply be stating … Read more

Are you one of those people who feels frequently overwhelmed?  Too much unfinished business is surely a happiness robber. Remember the old rule: first things first. It’s a bad feeling to have things hanging over your head. Remember what “Grandma” used to say. Do the dishes before you leave the house. Don’t take on a … Read more