10 Ways to Live a Life of Gratitude

I learned a bit about gratitude this summer. Kenny and I went to Glacier National Park for a 10-day hiking trip. Unfortunately, weather prevented us from hiking all but 3 of the days we were there. This led to quite a bit of unexpected down time in White Fish, Montana. On our many walks around the town, I browsed in bookstores to find a new gratitude journal. My vision was a journal with prompts for different ways to explore gratitude with lots of room for doodling. I couldn’t find what I was looking for. In the week we had in

Appreciation, Gratitude, gratitude habits, gratitude journal, intentional gratitude

Tips for How to Deal with Difficult People

Do you work or live with a difficult person? Want to know how to handle them better?

difficult conversations, dificult people

Multitasking and Communication: The Big Myth

As technology allows people to do more tasks at the same time, living the myth that we can multitask has never been stronger. However, researchers say it's still a myth — and they have the data to prove it.

communication studies, communication tips, effective communication, multi-tasking, multi-tasking and communication

Everything I know about networking I learned from my stylist

Sometimes the best communication teachers are found where you least expect it. I've learned some of my best networking tips from a small business owner.

Confident Communication, Connections, relationship networking

Hiking with Gratitude

Our plan was to spend a week hiking in Glacier National Park. We were filled with gratitude and excited for the adventure to begin. And then it did.

Appreciation, Glacier National Park, gratidute, hiking adventure, train adventure

My Top Communication Tip: Shovel your Communication Piles

One of my top communication tips is about shoveling your piles while they are small. Dealing with communication issues right away is a communication skill that may seem obvious, but most of us don't naturally do it.

business communication, clear communication, Communication Tip, effective communication, having a difficult conversation, How to improve relationships

The Power of Appreciation: Building Your Appreciation Muscle

Everyone has a real need to feel appreciated and valued. Showing genuine appreciation is one of the most powerful communication tools you can develop. It will open doors to better conversations, more positive exchanges, and ultimately better relationships at both work and at home.

Appreciation, communication and leadership, effective communication, Gratitude, Relationships

Taming the Negative Voice in Your Head

We are in constant communication with ourselves. And much of that time we aren't very nice. Here are some strategies to tame your negative self-talk.

communcication skills, negative self talk, positive communication strategies, Relationships

Three Tips to Prevent Communication Conflicts

Conflict happens. Even with good intent, misunderstandings happen and we find ourselves in the middle of a communication conflict. Here's how to help prevent those conflicts from happening.

Betty Lochner, communication challenges, communication conflicts, communication tips, dealing with conflict, holiday communication skills, Relationships

Two Siblings and a Civil War Vacation

My brother and I have returned from a trip where we visited every Civil War anything. But that wasn't the best part.

Civil War sites, Relationships, sibling vacation, travel

Effective Communication

10 Ways to Live a Life of Gratitude

Tips for How to Deal with Difficult People

Multitasking and Communication: The Big Myth

Everything I know about networking I learned from my stylist

Hiking with Gratitude

My Top Communication Tip: Shovel your Communication Piles

The Power of Appreciation: Building Your Appreciation Muscle

Taming the Negative Voice in Your Head

Three Tips to Prevent Communication Conflicts

Two Siblings and a Civil War Vacation

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