How injustice becomes advocacy When I was a little girl my uncle was diagnosed with GRID (Gay related immune deficiency). It’s what they used to call AIDS. He had the distinction of being the first in the entire state of Arkansas to be diagnosed and trust me, my family was very upset. That was when […]
7 easy ways to say “No” for sensitive people
7 easy ways to say “No” for sensitive people In life, we (mostly women) are socialized to believe that if we can say “yes” to a question we should. Salespeople know this, which is why they ask very leading questions trying to get you to say “yes.” Our friends and family do things like this […]
The Secret power of “asking”
The Secret power of “asking” Last week I had you practice saying “no” and setting boundaries. If you missed that one click HERE to read it. This week’s lesson is more fun but for some of you equally hard. It’s time to practice asking for more out of life, asking for the things you want, […]
How anger ruins your relationships
Displaced aggression is when you feel very angry at someone or some situation—usually something very much outside of your control—and rather than directing that anger where it belongs, you direct it elsewhere. For example, I had a conflict with a boss and not being able to tell him how I really felt I laid into […]
Why love is the real key to business success
Why love is the real key to business success Love, it’s the juice that flows through every creative project and makes them better. It’s that special sauce that makes all things possible. Love for self causes you to make healthy food choices. Love for others helps you make better lifestyle and life choices; love for […]