This book is a great read for dealing with communication styles in friendships, relationships and marriage. It points out the different ways we can get defensive with each other. Dr. Carter points out the things we can do in communicating that can cause others to be defensive. While he does quote the bible, and some… Read More Will the Defense Please Rest? – Dr. Les Carter
I’m going through mercury detox and I was doing well for about 2 weeks. My memory, mind and mood have been significantly better. The “old me” crept back in last night (partly hormonal but I HATE using that as an excuse). I was called out for something and took it personally. The “old me” feelings… Read More Fighting the Demons
I find myself complaining a lot when I don’t get my way or when I feel like someone has done wrong by me. It’s easy to just go into victim mode and find all the things that are bothering me. Name all the things that the other person is doing to piss me off, to… Read More Gratitude vs Complaining
This book helps you recognize the different styles of communication and how to connect with others. There are 6 basic universal emotions: Happiness Sadness Fear Anger Surprise Disgust Being in tune with others’ emotions and mimicking these emotions can affect the outcome. Things you can do to assist: Adjust your attitude Straighten your posture Smile… Read More I Get You: How Communication Can Change Your Destination
This is a book about how men and women communicate differently. While we can’t say “all men” or “all women” fit this mold, there’s a lot of good information in this book. I will be speaking generally here and do not believe that all men or all women fit a particular mold. There are plenty… Read More Dr. Deborah Tannen – You Just Don’t Understand
Goals For Me I want to love you without clutching, appreciate you without judging, join you without invading, invite you without demanding, criticize you without blaming, and help you without insulting. If I can have the same from you then we can truly meet and enrich each other. Speak to each other while facing… Read More Making Contact – Virginia Satir