When Grandparents Undermine Parents
Get your parents on your side Monica, a single mother living with her parents, has been trying to limit the …
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Keeping Depression at Bay
Depression is no joke. It is a real condition that drains energy, hurts productivity and performance, and can impact concentration, …
Unpopular, and Okay With That
“If you make unreasonable people unhappy, you are probably doing something right.”–Anonymous Psychiatrist “I have often regretted saying ‘Yes,’ but …
The Dangerous Allure of Righteousness
Telling someone exactly how you feel may be empowering, but not always rewarding. About 15 years ago, when I worked …
Reclaim Your Time
To be overly generous with time is not a virtue. This practice compromises health and cannot be sustained. People seek …
Make An Offer They Can’t Refuse
When trying to make a point or influence an outcome, a simple change of style can make a big difference. …
Don’t Do Others’ Jobs For Them
Thinking for other people, reading minds, and making assumptions instead of communicating leads to wasted energy, lack of balance, and …
