In last week’s essay, we suggested a specific tip to interrupt your reactive, drama-filled behavior by “Naming 5 Red Things.” That tip was focused on how you can limit your drama. What about being with others when they are having a “drama attack?” What do you do? What do you say? We have several suggestions, but […]
It is often said that the words and phrases you use are an indication of what you believe about yourself. By listening to your language, you can increase your awareness of unconscious patterns of speech that may keep you stuck in the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT). The good news is that once you hear your […]
A client called us a few weeks ago to share that his company was being bought by another company. While the news was good in various ways, many of his staff were caught off guard and were naturally feeling victimized by the sudden news. He wanted additional support for his staff during the transition and […]
Every single person wants to be appreciated. Feeling appreciated is a basic ingredient to thrive at work and home. David recalls a time when he worked for what he calls his “worst boss ever” and rarely if ever felt appreciated. Each day was filled with drama. Here is what he experienced: The leader talked about appreciation, […]
Wouldn’t it be great if we could just snap our fingers and all that we don’t like about other people would suddenly change? But, you need to know, while you are snapping your fingers, other people may be snapping theirs trying to make you change! Most of us spend time trying to figure out how […]