Here are my notes for communicating feelings and needs to others in a productive, positive way: Instead of bottling up emotions or exploding in frustration, let's work on expressing our thoughts, feelings, and needs in a productive and positive way. This is one of my biggest weaknesses (continuing and never-ending improvement). It's been fun learning… Continue reading Express Feelings Positively with the ‘I Feel’ Framework
Tag: healthy lifestyle
Stay on Track This Holiday Season Without the Stress
The holidays don't have to derail your wellness routine. The secret? Focus on consistency, not perfection. Instead of trying to maintain your exact pre-holiday habits or completely abandoning them, aim for 80% of your normal routine. Here's why this works: All-or-nothing thinking leads to guilt and giving up entirely. When you give yourself permission to… Continue reading Stay on Track This Holiday Season Without the Stress
Own Your Emotions: The Daily Check-In That Changes Everything
The Daily Check-In: A simple 5-minute emotional check-in that helps you express feelings honestly without blaming others or spiraling into self-criticism. Most of us either bottle up emotions or let them explode... both hurt our relationships and well-being. The middle ground is taking ownership of your feelings while staying accountable, without dragging yourself or others… Continue reading Own Your Emotions: The Daily Check-In That Changes Everything
The Power of Smiling: Embracing Change and Opportunity
Someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do, answer with a smile. Someone interrupts your work with a question, answer with a smile. Someone suggests a new idea, answer with a smile. A smile goes a long way - it shows the other person they can come to you without you freaking… Continue reading The Power of Smiling: Embracing Change and Opportunity
Say Less, Listen More
“The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.” -Robert Greene We’ve heard before that the inexperienced and fearful talk to reassure themselves. Ever say something and instantly regret it? It probably added no value to the conversation and/or just made ya feel silly for saying anything at all. During conversations,… Continue reading Say Less, Listen More
Healthy Living: Overcome Stress, Improve Health, and Build Immune System
Healthy living is doing a few things each day that positively affects your physical and mental well-being. It's all about making choices that result in a healthy body and mind. A Lifestyle Because it's an all day every day thing, we call healthy living a lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle has many benefits for both… Continue reading Healthy Living: Overcome Stress, Improve Health, and Build Immune System
