We all have “difficult people” at work who annoy us, get under our skin, and sometimes make work downright miserable. But it can be a complete shock to discover that some of our colleagues feel that way about us. We each have a unique way of organizing our work, processing information, and communicating with others. […]
One of the most interesting and counterintuitive things about boundaries is that the thicker and stronger they are, the closer and happier your relationships become. If you think of a boundary as a big, strong wall that protects you from the behaviors of others that impact you negatively, it can be hard to imagine that […]
There are many ways to get stuck in life and they all tend to have one thing in common: the underlying forces keeping us stuck lie beneath the surface. It’s said that approximately 80% of the things we do each day are based on our automatic ways of thinking and approaching situations. So, if we […]
With so much more to do than can possibly be done, setting boundaries by saying “no” to things you cannot do, or simply don’t want to do, can be a practical and liberating stress-relief tool. In addition, the ability to confidently speak up improves relationships and performance. If you have trouble saying no, whether it’s […]