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 →
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 →
As parents and family of young people, we want to help our children have experiences that support their development in ways that will prepare them to become successful, satisfied, independent adults. There are many ways we do this. We encourage them to do their best academically. We urge them to participate in sports, join clubs,... Continue Reading →
Is there something in your life you’d like to change? Would you like to improve your diet? Reduce your carb intake? Maybe you’ve been promising yourself you’ll start going to the gym, or that you’ll stop scrolling before bedtime so you can get to sleep more easily. Have your friends been telling you that you... Continue Reading →
When family or friends open up, most of us rush to fix, advise, or share a similar story. This can be useful, but what helps most is active listening - giving full, empathic attention so the other person feels genuinely heard. Using active listening also strengthens relationships and, surprisingly, benefits the listener! Below are some... Continue Reading →
Can you imagine yourself sailing the sparkling seas of the Turkish Riviera, visiting the masterworks of Bernini and Raphael at Rome’s Borghese Gallery, or wandering through the ruins of the Acropolis of Athens? If you’d like to experience the splendor of this region of the world but vacationing isn’t in your plans this summer, try... Continue Reading →
Many parents look forward to their children growing up and leaving their home. Although it sounds like a time of freedom and rediscovery, it also comes with many challenges and changes that parents might not be aware of until the time comes. Parents might feel anxious at the thought of their children leaving the house... Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard of Misophonia? Misophonia is a condition where people are disturbed by common, everyday sounds. Many people cringe hearing nails scraping on a blackboard or are annoyed by heavy breathing or lip-smacking, but people with misophonia have a much more profound reaction. They might feel intense anger, anxiety, fear, or disgust when... Continue Reading →
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