Blog entries for Annie Barron, PhD

Tips for Self Care in Communication

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Getting to the "Aaaahh" of Communication

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When you are willing to go through the "ouch,"
you can get to the "a-ha!"
and finally, the "aaahh."

Communication can be painful, especially the communication we have with ourselves. Often, we distract ourselves from the pain by criticizing, blaming or simply ignoring what's triggering us. That means it stays with us and we stay in pain.

In my upcoming book, I'll explain how to quickly move through the pain [...]

Do You Really Need More Accountability?

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In the lists below, mark the statements that describe your current workplace.

When I'm focused on Accountability:
I blame others for my unhappinessI take credit for what worksI blame others for what doesn't work
Rather than ask for help when I need it, I complain that other people aren’t doing what they should and that’s why I can’t do my jobI assume that people are motivated by potential rewards or punishmentsI experience some prid [...]

How to Stop Giving Your Power Away

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her music, even at night when I was trying to rest.

Because I moved from a much larger apartment, I needed space in the little garage that comes with the house. For weeks, I asked my neighbor to move some of her things to make room for me. I said I only needed 5 square feet. She finally gave me less than 3 square feet, but I made do.

Are you starting to see a difference between me and my neighbor? On the surface, it might seem that I am more considerate than she is. That mi [...]

Communication ~ How life is a mirror

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r requests and that she is not a competent manager. Surprisingly, the staff in her other department feels exactly the opposite!

How is this possible? Well, during one of our coaching sessions, I learned that this manager has a core belief that she does not do enough. This belief shows up in her home life as well as at work.

Life confirms her belief through the comments and complaints made by the staff in her first department. Even though she is doing her best and she can tick [...]