In Part One of this two-part blog, we explored the foundations of healthy boundaries, what they are, the seven different types, and how to start setting them with clarity and confidence. But knowing the theory is only half the journey. The real challenge comes when we apply these principles to the relationships that matter most... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt drained after a conversation, pressured into saying “yes” when you wanted to say “no,” or resentful because someone crossed a line? Then you might want to take a look at your boundaries. Boundaries are the guidelines that protect your well-being while helping you build healthier, more balanced connections. In this two-part... Continue Reading →
Habit Six: Synergize: This habit is all about creating something better together than we ever could alone. It emphasizes combining strengths, communicating effectively, and valuing differences. Synergy invites us to embrace our differences and use them as a source of strength rather than allowing them to separate us. At the heart of synergyis creativity. Creativity... Continue Reading →
When we think of therapy, we often imagine quiet offices and serious conversations. But for children, especially those too young to express themselves fully in words, therapy often looks quite different. Play therapy researcher and author Garry Landreth explains, “In the play therapy experience, toys are like the child’s words, and play is the child’s... Continue Reading →
Habit Five: Seek First to Understand then to be Understood is the foundation of healthy, lasting relationships. If you truly want to connect with others, habit five is where it begins. But how do we practice this habit in real life? According to Stephen Covey, most of us rush into conversations eager to respond, fix,... Continue Reading →
Habit Four is my personal favorite of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People because it shifts the focus from a competitive mindset to a collaborative mindset, reminding us that success does not have to come at the expense someone else’s success especially in today’s fast paced competitive society. Stephen Covey’s Habit 4: Think Win... Continue Reading →
It is difficult to fully capture the depth of Habit Three: Put First Things First, but its power connects to the first two habits. Habit One: Be Proactive teaches us to take responsibility for our lives and to recognize that we have the freedom to choose our actions. Habit two: guides us to create a... Continue Reading →
In the first blog series about Stephen Covey’s book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, I discussed habit one, Be Proactive. Habit two is about evaluating your values, what is important to you and what you want to achieve as you visualize yourself living the life you want and meeting your goals. According to... Continue Reading →
Have you heard your child talking to their dolls or imitating the wee-woo wee-woo of an ambulance rushing to the scene of an accident? How about running around the house in a cape or staging an epic battle between Barbie and an enormous stuffed t-rex? It may look like they’re just having fun or being... Continue Reading →
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