Relationships

The thank-you note

February 24, 2016

A small thank you can go a long way.

Do you struggle to say no?

February 16, 2016

Do you find yourself saying no to a lot of things but feeling guilty afterward?

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The currency of words

February 10, 2016

The words that you speak can be helpful or harmful—they’re just like cash in your pocket.

Making amends

February 3, 2016

How important is it to make amends in a way that respects the other person's feelings and sets boundaries for you?

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Keeping friendships in mid-life

January 27, 2016

In the season of life when we need friendships the most, we often find them in incredibly short supply.

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Can saying “No” be kind?

January 20, 2016

It is kindness to refuse immediately what you eventually intend to deny.

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A good friend will celebrate your new dress

January 13, 2016

We have the choice to celebrate with a friend or smolder in our own jealousy.

How to handle difficult people

January 6, 2016

We all have encounters with difficult people who leave us rattled and shaken.

Taking a stand against domestic violence

December 29, 2015

How can we take a stand against domestic violence?

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Accepting compassion

December 22, 2015

We are great givers but when it comes to receiving we struggle. Even when it's just receiving compassion from someone. We have a hard time accepting it.