As we prepare to ring in the new year we want to pause and reflect back on 2021. There were many ups and downs, yet as Creators, we hopefully took the Challengers in stride and were able to grow and learn. As we say goodbye to 2021 and welcome 2022, we want to share 3 […]
Sometimes the smallest trigger can send us into a dizzying cycle of reactive, drama-filled behavior. While triggers are often thought of as negative, they can be either positive or negative. Becoming consciously aware of environments that stimulate your negative triggers, while increasing situations that promote your positive triggers, is what we call becoming “trigger intelligent.” […]
A few years ago, I (Donna) took a cross-country trip with my three adult children. The last night of our trip, my son enjoyed a night out with friends, feasting on hot wings and a few beverages. As the family headed to the airport early the next morning, it was obvious that he had a […]
Most of the self-help books and advice blogs these days include this advice: “You must learn to set healthy boundaries.” If you are anything like us, the idea of setting boundaries sounds like a good idea—and many days, it is so much easier to say “yes” just to keep the peace than it is to […]
Occasional negative self-talk is normal. And, sometimes being skeptical or critical helps you thoroughly investigate an issue. It is when your internal negative self-talk is a constant habit that it can do harm to yourself and those with whom you live and work. A negative internal dialogue happens when: You constantly think or say what […]