Blog entries tagged 'self-discovery'

Getting to the "Aaaahh" of Communication

anniebarron

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 [...]

Unhappy Work Atmosphere?

eliyingling

that have worked with me or for me. And whats funny about it is that they always seemed to work even better after I sincerely commented on them.

I believe as humans going through each tiring busy day, we tend to forget how living the simple phrase of the Golden Rule can better our work atmospheres, each communication made, and every relationship.

Why do we forget to raise ourselves up and be the better person?

A favorite phrase of mine coming from Doctor Phil is, &q [...]

Do You Really Need More Accountability?

anniebarron

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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

anniebarron

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 [...]

Building Successful Relationships

DrErica

all need to be needed, by someone. Husbands and wives often complain about the drudgery of caring for their "needy" spouses, but are then devastated if that "needy" person dies or leaves them. Added to the mix of this relationship confusion, is the disjointed and mixed messages we have received from our caretakers and others in our developing years.

Self-reflection and self-understanding is essential toward creating successful relationships in an [...]

Communicating with Ease

DrErica

bsp; have a knee-jerk defensiveness, either automatically assuming the other person is out to get them or they are personally defective? Do they usually smile and appear to cooperate but secretly gossip, complain or sabotoge? Are they genuinely able to hear what you have to say and able to interpret the meaning pretty much the way you meant it? Are they thick skinned, so that you can freely say what you think without worrying about offending them or are they super-sensitive, re [...]

TOP TEN WAYS TO CREATE CHARISMA

inspire

they do. But let’s talk about what we can do to create it in our lives. To me charisma is a matter of creating more presence. So how do you do that?

1.Increase your energy by exercising and breathing fully.
2.Have a discipline like meditation, yoga or Tai Chi that creates prana or chi.
3.Be aware of the phrasing and cadence of your words.
4.Eat lots of fruits and vegetables in that they contain a lot of water which is what our body needs.
5.Be aware of your enviro [...]

"Excuse Me, I'm Confused"

synergy123

This blog is to help share the latest tools in improving communication skills, eliminating confusion in business and personal relationships and empowering people to live their dream with passion

Are You Performing Within Your Own Purpose Or Under Your Parents' Passion?

nfulbright

to reinforce traditionally accepted ideals of success. Your parents want the best for you and so offer up strong advice in regards to your future. From the time we are first conceived, our parents begin to map out our lives. They dream about the people we will become and they set certain expectations on how we will fulfill those dreams. Then as we grow, our parents teach us the values and belief systems they hope will be instrumental in pushing us toward achieving success [...]