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- Navigating You & Me With Love & Compassion: You’re Not The Boss O’Me! - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Ragini MichaelsEveryday Dilemma: Should I follow my urge to take control of this project, do it my way, efficiently and quickly, and risk a fight? Or should I just breathe deep, surrender to my partner’s way, and opt to keep the peace to get the project done? My mom and dad never fought over cooking. But ...
Views: 1360 - Are YOU Playing to YOUR Strengths? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Margaret Meloni“Oh no, here we go again” thought Joe as his Quality Assurance Analyst Heidi approached him with his memo, complete with typos circled in red ink. He was not really annoyed by Heidi, she was just doing what she does; he mainly felt embarrassed. After all as the leader shouldn’t all of his work ...
Views: 1359 - Jimmy Carter, Obama, Senators, Priests & Preachers Aiding the Enemy? Here's Something We Can Do - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Not two sides to a coin—there's also an edge, and there's a third, not easily seen option to fighting the New World Order and dying versus selling out to it and the false worship (Rev 13:14-17). God who “declares the end from the beginning” (Isaiah 46:10) has provided a way to escape ...
Views: 1359 - RIOTING IN N. CAROLINA - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Janet PfeifferRecently a 43 year old man and father of seven, Keith Lamont Scott, was killed by police in Charlotte, NC. As is often the case, there are conflicting reports as to what actually happened. Currently, an investigation by a separate state agency is taking place to determine if this shooting was ...
Views: 1359 - An In-Depth Look at Anger - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2016 from Janet PfeifferAccording to psychologist Charles Speilberger, Ph.D who specializes in the study of anger, “Anger is an emotional state that varies from mild irritation to intense fury and rage. It's accompanied by physiological, psychological and biological changes. When you get angry, your heart rate and ...
Views: 1358 - Why Do Couples Fight and How Not To - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI enjoy reading advice columns. Yesterday, a disgruntled woman complained that Hallmark created the upcoming holiday of Valentine's Day to remind singles that they are losers. (I'm pretty sure Hallmark wasn't in existence during the Middle Ages when this day was first set aside to celebrate ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Birds And Bullies - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Alan SharlandConflict Resolution in the Bird World (or how to find a win/win solution with someone who seems to be a bully.) I usually spend some of the Christmas period at my parental home in Surrey, South East England. Outside the kitchen window there is a bird feeder suspended from an apple tree. One ...
Views: 1351 - Three Ways That The Happy Child Guide Can Assist Parents With Child Disciplining! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are being affected by child disciplining problems, there is a strong likelihood that the happy child guide can assist you. An essential factor to take into account, prior to us starting, is the fact that it can be best to keep a receptive imagination. We're not here to evaluate you in the ...
Views: 1351(5 votes) - Separated Parents: It’s not Quantum of Time, but Quality of Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldIf you get hung up on the quantum of time, you may lose sight of the quality of your relationship now and for the future. At the end of the day some separated parents fight tooth and nail over how the children’s time will be divvied up between them. Children are even drawn into the dispute, ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Keep Your Sanity in the Technological World - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Maly SolanIn one of the families I worked with lately, the father, a very successful director has been working about 18 hours a day and was abroad once a month, leaving the mother alone to cope with their two babies. After two stressful years the company he worked for collapsed. He was subsequently ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - ***You Decide to Resolve a Conflict, Now What? – Part II - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Margaret MeloniIn You Decide to Resolve a Conflict, Now What? (http://blog.melonicoaching.com/?p=818) we discussed some steps to take when you decide to step in and help resolve a conflict. These steps were designed to help you when you know in advance that you will be facilitating resolution. Today we are ...
Views: 1347(4 votes) - Moving Beyond the Playground: A Healthy Approach to Female Conflicts - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithFor many women, their female friendships have been a source of comfort, support, laughter, and joy. For others, they have been mired in betrayal, mean-spiritedness, and competition. But for most of us, they’ve been a combination of these two extremes, and typically, even before we reach ...
Views: 1347 - Love In Recession Times - Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Daniela RoherThe current recession in the U.S. presents some unique challenges to couples. This is due to a very specific set of circumstances that came together in the past two years, particularly in the Southwest and in Florida. Adding to job loss and depletion of savings, couples in these parts of the ...
Views: 1346 - Getting Through the 6 Stages of Mediation - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldMediation is not a single event, not a one-time meeting where magically issues are resolved. No. Mediation is a process that occurs with very predictable steps. Understanding these steps to the process can help you manage through the process. Separated parents entering mediation may meet ...
Views: 1345 - Why the Bad Weather—This Theory May Be As Good As Any - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2018 from Richard RuhlingThe cover story of Popular Science, Sept 1995 reported a little known Pentagon project, stating that bad weather is coming. If you can control your enemy by weather, that's good, but are we the enemy? The National Weather Service tweeted that snow, ice, strong winds, and flooding will plague ...
Views: 1342 - What is Divorce and Child Custody Mediation? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Kathy Memel“The notion that most people want black-robed judges, well dressed lawyers and fine-paneled courtrooms as the setting to resolve their disputes is not correct. People with problems, like people with pains, want relief, and they want it as quickly and inexpensively as possible” - Chief Justice ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - ***Bringing it ALL to Work - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Margaret MeloniI remember it like it was yesterday. I still remember this supervisor looking at me and yelling, “WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU WOULD NOT CHOOSE THE MINISTER?” Ok, Ok – this is a pretty old memory (from the late 1980’s), so it could be that I don’t have the details quite right. Maybe she did not ...
Views: 1339 - Your lousy communication skills are hurting yourself and others. Here's what you need to do at once. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Patricia HedgeI just received this article from Dr Jeffery Lant. Dr Lant is internationally known for a number of his outstanding accomplishments and is a highly respected author of many top selling books. This article on communication is stated in a way that is so direct and maybe offensive to many, but as ...
Views: 1335 - Abusive Traditions Disguised under Cultural Beliefs ! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Dr. Mona AeyshaFrom centuries people have been learning about relationships and experiencing all kinds of abuse in their day to day life whether personally experiencing or through knowing about others’ stories. There are many kinds of abuse-child abuse, old age abuse and female-child abuse with various types: ...
Views: 1329 - Workplace Conflict: FAQs--An Interview With Judy Ringer - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Judy RingerDoes conflict disrupt your workplace environment? Read on! Judy Ringer answers some commonly asked questions on the subjects of workplace conflict, difficult people, and how to manage them more effectively. Q. What are some typical breakdowns in the workplace? JR: I wouldn’t call them ...
Views: 1325 - ***What Could Happen - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Margaret MeloniWhen you are facing a difficult decision sometimes the best thing to do is to sit back and analyze the potential outcomes from your decision. What path will each outcome create for you? Trace that path to its natural termination. Are you OK with this path? In other words: If you do X, what is ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - ***The Intersection of EQ, Difficult People and You! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Margaret MeloniQuestion: What happens when you take someone with empathy and place them in a meeting with someone who is pitching a fit? Answer: The person who is pitching the fit gets lucky because they have someone in the room who understands that sometimes others get upset in the workplace AND someone ...
Views: 1321 - Online Anger Managment Class - How to Avoid Getting Cheated When Ordering Online - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Joe JamesQuite naturally, one of the biggest concerns about taking an online anger management class is whether or not its legitimate. Far too many of us have spent money on something online that we thought was a high quality product only to find out that it wasn't what it was advertised to be. Online ...
Views: 1320 - 3 Issues Parents Should Stay Clear Of Doing While Parenting Young Children! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre you developing troubles parenting your young children? In the event you would really like to be amongst those that have great results when becoming a mother or father for your children, the occasion to perform things appropriately is while they are still around the adolescent age. Therefore, ...
Views: 1318(6 votes) - Gripped by Anger? How to Break the Cycle and Start Anew - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Anica OaksNo one enjoys losing control, but that's what you have to look forward to if you give in to anger. Rage takes over, blowing situations out of perspective. A red mist of unreasoning fury drops across your vision, leading to explosive rage spirals. Break the cycle and cut your short fuse by ...
Views: 1315 - Outcome Thinking®: Getting Results Without The Boxing Gloves - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Anne WarfieldYour employee Jill, is often late to work and leaves early. Her work is behind and other employees in the department seem to always be picking up the slack for her. Jill is polite and friendly and, while she's at work, seems to be concentrating. She rarely socializes with anyone at work, ...
Views: 1315 - Stock Market Shocks and Relationship Quivers - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Jay LevinOne receptacle for economic stress is our relationships, which often take poundings in hard times unless we give ourselves the training to manage them You can expect that the current round of stock market volatility is going to be tougher emotionally on a larger number of people than even ...
Views: 1315 - 5 Tips to Manage at the Negotiating Table - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldYour behavior, how you conduct yourself at the negotiating table can work for you or against you. Remember, this is a negotiating table, not a court of law or arbitrator’s office. In negotiating, there is little to prove and all to negotiate. Negotiation is about how to move forward, not ...
Views: 1310 - Legal Tips For California Construction Contractors - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Jacques HabraCalifornia construction contractors are in a profession that constantly remains in high demand. Because of the variety of projects that come their way and the often large scale makeup of many of them, it’s important that contractors have the proper contractor legal representation and are ...
Views: 1307 - Conflict Management: Effective Tips to Resolve Conflict - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Amanda PreshoEveryone experiences conflict in his or her life. It may come in the form of a disagreement with a spouse, co-worker, or a complete stranger. Whatever the case, as conflicts arise we must learn to resolve them effectively. This can be difficult because everyone has different ways of managing ...
Views: 1304 - ***Why YOU avoid YOUR Resolutions and What to Do About it - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Margaret MeloniHere is a New Year’s resolution you almost never hear: “This year I vow to keep everything the same, I am going to weigh the same, exercise the same, talk to all of the same people and be exactly the same.” New Year’s resolutions are about change and sometimes change is difficult. Let’s ...
Views: 1303(2 votes) - How To Say Sorry To Husband After A Fight: How To Apologize To Your Husband After A Fight - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackHow To Say Sorry To Husband After A Fight: How To Apologize To Your Husband After A Fight Conflicts are an unavoidable part of relationships. You can decide how to manage them and you can learn to pick your battles. But what happens when they are over? Do you apologize? Do you simmer in anger ...
Views: 1303 - Legal Processes Of A Lawyer- Construction Accident Issues - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaWe all know that one of the most dangerous place in the community is the construction site. That's why people who are working there are required to wear helmet and some protectors. There is also a person that continually checking the safety of the construction workers as well as the safety of ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - I Know Why I Got Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathi CalahanI found myself fighting for my life with estrogen-sensitive, inflammatory breast cancer -rare, but deadly! How could this happen to me? Today, I know why I got cancer. It's so simple; I wonder why I didn't see it before. I know that if I had taken better care of my mental, emotional and ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Order Your Thoughts! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenWow, she is gorgeous. Blond, comfortable, fun looking. And, driving a 69 Camaro! I love the paint job; a creamy yet rich yellow color, with a wide black strip across the top. Gotta be custom. Is it a Z28? WHAM. The gawker rear-ended the Camaro. The back window of the Camaro shattered and ...
Views: 1292 - Keep Your Word - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2014 from Kathi CalahanGod wants to help you keep your word. Bible Numbers 30:2 Around 1300 years before the birth of Jesus the leaders of the Israelite tribes were gathered before Moses prior to entering the promised land. Moses reminded the tribe leaders that God had kept his word and they were about to enter the ...
Views: 1285 - Finding Courage in Surrendering - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Andrea Ryan ProfaciFinding Courage in Surrendering Please allow me to start this post by saying that I am looking forward to the day that we as individuals can begin to accept, as well as seek to understand, all of what people say to us. It is quite common that we are quick to align with and apt to indulge ...
Views: 1283 - A 'Good Parent' Divorce - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Jennifer Day“To All Divorcing Parents Your children have come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps you two made lousy choices as to whom you decided to be the other parent. If so, that is your problem and your fault. No matter what you think of the other party-or what your family thinks of ...
Views: 1282 - Learn to Speak Spanish - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from jenkin sonulStudy Spanish language to win all the competitions today. There isn't any getting away with that. Of course there are plenty of some other excellent good reasons to learn to talk Spanish language furthermore. Before committing to and time-consuming school classes, you have countless ways to ...
Views: 1278 - How Do You Handle Criticism? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2015 from Mike RobbinsI've received some criticism in the past couple of weeks in a few different situations. This has caused me to step back and reflect on how I handle criticism. Although I tend to get quite defensive when people criticize me, I've actually been pleasantly surprised by how I've reacted. In ...
Views: 1275 - Ten Tips to Fight Fair - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI'm not a fan of boxing nor professional wrestling. I find that, as in real life, the players don't always fight fair. I understand that much is done strictly to boost ratings but still I find it distressing. In real life it is even more disturbing for much damage can occur when one or both ...
Views: 1273 - The Social Butterfly - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe Social Butterfly It seemed to John that Jane spent at least as much time away from her desk as she did at her desk. It seemed like every time he walked down the hallway he would see her speaking with someone. And she never made it through the company cafeteria without stopping to ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Top 10 Workplace Dysfunctions and How to Terminate Them - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Roxanne EmmerichThe dysfunctional workplace is a killer. Untreated it will kill off your customer base, your profits, and your joy for living as surely as anything. As managers, leaders and top executives within your organization you've got to kill the conflicts in your workplace first before dysfunction ...
Views: 1273 - Negativity Rx: Change Your Ki - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Judy RingerIn a recent workshop, "Jane" asked about negativity in the workplace: "Our work environment is so negative. It's like The Wave. One individual starts and then everybody joins in, including me some days. I want to stop. But when I don't engage, they all look at me like I'm "Miss Polly Positive" ...
Views: 1265 - Creating Positive Perceptions - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Roberta SwartzPerceptions are based only on what our senses tell us. They aren't always accurate and most certainly can fool us. Independent of reality, perceptions are powerful, for they determine how we experience life. The placebo effect is a great example which demonstrates this amazing truth. From the ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Turning Confrontations into Conversations - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2007 from Sharon MarquartFew of us look forward to confrontation. When we have “issues” with someone our energy has become strained or “jammed up.” We often feel the energy between us and this person has become a battleground and confronting them feels like we’re heading into battle. And ...
Views: 1262 - Five Tips to Mediate a Dispute - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Janet PfeifferI enjoy a good robust debate. I find it can be very stimulating and present an opportunity for me to learn something new. In every facet of life, we encounter individuals with whom we have disagreements. Recently, a woman in her forties came into my office seeking suggestions as to how she could ...
Views: 1261 - 5 Essential Tips to Resolve Conflict in the Workplace - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2018 from Ronald WolfThe workplace is like a second home, and the people there are like a second family. After all, you spend half of your days with them in the office. Though it may be a functional and loving family, it’s bound to have some conflicts once in a while. This is a normal occurrence in any group ...
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