We're about to enter a season filled with joy...and frustration. As you bump up against friends, family, and colleagues that are showing up in a way that leaves you sad, stressed, or angry, don't avoid them or pour fuel on the fire - consider getting it out in the open in a way that fosters … Continue reading How To Get To Your Truth Without Blame or Judgment
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The Next Time You Want to Complain at Work, Do This Instead
Frequently throughout the day, everyone engages in "Backwards Conversations" (aka monologues, or judgements, or blaming/shaming stories); it's a natural way to make meaning of a situation when you notice things aren't going the way you'd like them to. While some of these moments go nowhere, holding onto blaming stories and the negative emotions they generate … Continue reading The Next Time You Want to Complain at Work, Do This Instead