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Many people confuse their intentions to help another with enabling behavior. This article will discuss the difference between helping and en

If you want to feel miserable, then I would recommend that you “compare” yourself to someone else. But, why would I want to do that? You

Is there a purpose to venting? This is a question I have been considering. I've asked some mentors, friends, and family their thoughts on th

Instead of saying "yes, but...", saying "yes, and..." may really help improve the connection in your conversations with others.

How we talk to ourselves may greatly impact how we speak and act towards others. Transforming your self-judgment is key to improving your

I invite you to take a moment and think of the last "mistake" you consider yourself making. How did you respond to the person impacted by i

The practice of the connection request has been a difficult one for me to integrate into my conversations. The "dump and run" approach was m

So how could I handle a situation when someone is talking too much or not letting me have an opportunity for input? Connect internally to

An aging Hindu master grew tired of his apprentice complaining, and so, one morning, sent him for some salt. When the apprentice returned, t

A small rephrasing of the "I have to..." to "I choose to...because I value..." really embodies the self-responsibility that NVC teaches.

What is empathy? It is placing full attention on YOU as a unique person and what is alive in YOU right now. From my experience, this tremend

We are all interdependent, and our choices as human beings impact one another. If my personal needs are met but the needs I am holding with

By taking a moment to "W.A.I.T" and ask myself, "why am I talking?" I can take that moment to become aware of my own needs and the needs of

What is the purpose of the ego? I like to think of the ego as this overprotective bodyguard who ends up making awkward situations due to his

"None of us live in an objective world, but instead in a subjective world that we ourselves have given meaning to. The world you see is diff

Variety is the spice of life! Unfortunately, repeatedly eating the same foods creates boredom and may contribute to overeating.

Humans love competition. They have from the beginning of time. This is evident with the multi-billion dollar pro sports industry. Participat

My husband and I experienced a failed infant adoption a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to write this before I forget the details of what this