Tag Archives: Compassionate Communication

Successful Relationships May End…

How do you define a successful relationship? Is it simply the fact that it is currently standing the test of time? Is it possible that a relationship can end and still be a success? In fact, that’s exactly how my … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions that Really Work: “Whatever You Resist, Persists.”

I went to a training and learned the simple yet powerful phrase, “Whatever you resist, persists.” That training was thirty years ago, yet the idea and understanding in that pithy phrase never left me. I have thought of it many … Continue reading

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Communicating Effectively

Most of us struggle with communicating effectively. Can you think of some examples in your life? Often, message sent isn’t message received. Here are a few communicating ideas for you to consider: State what you see or hear–without judgment. Then … Continue reading

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There’s Nothing Wrong With You

“I realized there was something wrong with me … and it is that I think there is something wrong with me.” My friend, Jon Swift, posted that on Facebook recently. When I read that, I thought, “Thank you for spreading … Continue reading

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When People’s Behavior Drives You Crazy

If you’re a creative professional, or going through a transition, consider this: How do you interpret people’s behavior? If it’s your behavior, you say it’s due to your circumstances. If it’s someone else’s behavior, do you say it’s their character? … Continue reading

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The Zen of Organizing

I’m finishing writing the book, The Wilde Woman’s Guide to Organizing in Five Simple Steps. It’s about the Zen of organizing: using mindfulness to stay organized, and tips on compassionate communication. What I’ve seen in the past five years in my … Continue reading

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