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Gag Your Nagging: How to gain family cooperation and harmony
“For the last time, will you do what I ask?” Does this sound familiar? Many of us walking the halls of our homes, workplaces or shopping malls feel weary, helpless, frustrated, stressed, used, abused and resentful in our relationships. Yet, more improved connections and cooperation can be learned and put into action. I know this because, not only was I once a first rate nagger, but for over... (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
“For the last time, will you do what I ask?” Does this sound familiar? Many of us walking the halls of our homes, workplaces or shopping malls feel weary, helpless, frustrated, stressed, used, abused and resentful in our relationships. Yet, more improved connections and cooperation can be learned and put into action. I know this because, not only was I once a first rate nagger, but for over... (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
Parents Say the Darndest Things
Kids say some ridiculous things. However, if we really listen we might hear the preposterous things that parents say and ask. Of course we are talking about (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
Kids say some ridiculous things. However, if we really listen we might hear the preposterous things that parents say and ask. Of course we are talking about (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
ABCs of Discipline
Before exploring the ABC’s let us establish the definition of discipline. It’s not nagging. It’s not punishing. It’s not lecturing or moralizing. It’s not losing our cool and having a hissy fit. Discipline in its simplest terms means “to teach.” Here is a definition from the Webster’s Dictionary: Dis’ci’pline, noun: The treatment suited to a disciple or learner education development of the faculties (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
Before exploring the ABC’s let us establish the definition of discipline. It’s not nagging. It’s not punishing. It’s not lecturing or moralizing. It’s not losing our cool and having a hissy fit. Discipline in its simplest terms means “to teach.” Here is a definition from the Webster’s Dictionary: Dis’ci’pline, noun: The treatment suited to a disciple or learner education development of the faculties (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
How to Give Deserved Recognition
Joanne had stayed late to finish the report. When she left the file on her manager’s desk, the workplace was empty and the night was dark. The next morning her boss called her into his office. He immediately pointed out a number of errors, “Your data is off by 5%. Your conclusion cannot be validated because of this error. You spelled Mr. Herman’s name incorrectly and the due date is the 15 th , not the 17 (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
Joanne had stayed late to finish the report. When she left the file on her manager’s desk, the workplace was empty and the night was dark. The next morning her boss called her into his office. He immediately pointed out a number of errors, “Your data is off by 5%. Your conclusion cannot be validated because of this error. You spelled Mr. Herman’s name incorrectly and the due date is the 15 th , not the 17 (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
Successful Shmoosing
More than a few introverts struggle with shmoozing. It’s called many names like networking, connecting, cocktailing or plain using social skills. Here is a formula that has helped a number of my clients and friends with this social challenge: Step One: Ritual. The first time you (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
More than a few introverts struggle with shmoozing. It’s called many names like networking, connecting, cocktailing or plain using social skills. Here is a formula that has helped a number of my clients and friends with this social challenge: Step One: Ritual. The first time you (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
Seven Lighthearted Tips for Managing Distress
D r. Hans Selye called healthy stress eustress and too much stress distress . We need challenge or stress to survive, to give meaning to our lives and a reason to get out of bed each morning. It is best to discover that zone where stimulation becomes D IS-STRESS and avoid going the re. But, hey, we are hum (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
D r. Hans Selye called healthy stress eustress and too much stress distress . We need challenge or stress to survive, to give meaning to our lives and a reason to get out of bed each morning. It is best to discover that zone where stimulation becomes D IS-STRESS and avoid going the re. But, hey, we are hum (posted by Patricia Morgan 6 years 266 days ago.)
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