This is a story of limitless love and living life well. My sister-in-law, Lisa, lost her battle with Ovarian cancer 5 years ago. This year marked the 6th year that I have walked with friends and family in Seattle's SummeRun.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have access to all the kind words that anyone has ever said to us? Welcome, the appreciation notebook.
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One of the most common communication mistakes we make, and the easiest to fix, is how to better clarify what we mean to say.
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Sometimes in life when we are interrupted by an unexpected event, we learn a little bit about some of life's blessings.
Mother's Day is bittersweet for me. On one hand, I am blessed to be a mom of two amazing children, a mom-in-law to their spouses I have come to adore, and a Grammy to our first grandchild. On the other hand, my heart aches for my own mom.
Whenever I travel away from home I’m reminded that no matter where you, or what the topic of the day is, getting around is all about controlling the conversation to get what you need. For example, in many southern states, they have the important skill of “greeting people well” down. If they know your first name, they put a Miss or Mr. in front of it. It feels familiar and welcome to be called “Miss Betty”. This is an effective way to make a connection and build trust. And, once you get past the formalities, you can bridge the conversation
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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have access to all the kind words that anyone has ever said to us? Welcome, the appreciation notebook.
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It’s all too easy to get into a communication rut at work and find yourself unhappy with the behavior of others, or maybe even the way you react to it. You can set the tone for encouraging good relationships by making some small changes in your behavior.
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It's hard to break bad communication habits that we have hung on to for so long. But like cleaning out your closet, they have to go.
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One of the most powerful ways to improve relationships is to simply be a more positive communicator. Positive communication is contagious and brings out the best in yourself and in those around you. Here are 10 easy ways to become a more positive communicator.
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