by susan | Mar 1, 2012 | Blog, Connect to Others, Connect to Purpose, Connect to Your Kids
Confrontation puts people on the defensive causes a feeling of “victim” raises the walls of resistance lessens the opportunity for change Communication lowers defenses causes a feeling of “being heard” eliminates the need for resisting opens...
by susan | Feb 28, 2012 | Blog, Connect to Others, Connect to Purpose, Connect to Your Kids
I would like to share the easiest way I have found to identify your strengths. Ready? Look for the things that you complain about. A complaint is when you notice something wrong and feeling strongly enough to say it out loud. One of my children is really frustrated by...
by susan | Feb 20, 2012 | Blog, Connect to Purpose
Give up before you even try. Run from a challenge. Seek the easy road. Seek the middle of the crowd. Be safe! Be quick to suggest it’s not your fault or your responsibility. Do ONLY what is asked, not one thing more. Don’t take...
by susan | Feb 3, 2012 | Blog, Connect to Purpose, Connect to Your Kids
Imagine this scenario. Your head finally graces the pillow. It is with deep satisfaction that you welcome sweet sleep. But what is that noise you hear? ………It is the sound of little feet padding towards you. It is your sweet, well rested child. ...
by susan | Feb 2, 2012 | Blog, Connect to God, Connect to Others, Connect to Purpose
A Powerful Moment is: – a moment of genuine connection between two people. – an opportunity to share, encourage, and uplift someone. – a sense of connection, understanding, feeling heard/ validated. – an insight. Seeing things with a fresh...
