One critical thing to know about gratitude.

One critical thing to know about gratitude.

by | Nov 18, 2017 | Managing emotions

I’m sure that many of you know about the daily Gratitude exercise to state 3 things out loud for which you are grateful. It’s a great way to start each day. Especially if it’s one of those mornings where you just don’t feel great. The American holiday of Thanksgiving...
Dump toxic people – Is it that simple?

Dump toxic people – Is it that simple?

by | Jun 30, 2017 | Managing emotions

Many experts will suggest that you dump toxic people in your life. I don’t think it’s as simple as that! Here’s why. There are levels of toxicity. Think of a continuum: from highly abusive to consistently annoying and many negative levels in between. It’s easy to...
The cost to taking things personally.

The cost to taking things personally.

by | Apr 4, 2017 | Communication, Managing emotions

Taking things personally is one of the key ways that inhibits our happiness. How many times do you hear don’t take it personally? If you belong to the tribe of the “highly sensitive” then this question will be extremely familiar. If you are part of the other 80% of...