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The Root of ALL Miscommunication
I think all would agree that communication cannot be separated from miscommunication. They seem to go hand in hand. Have you ever experienced feeling you have communicated your message clearly – only to be surprised that it was completely misunderstood. Or, on the...
React or Respond – What will you Choose?
Every situation allows you the opportunity to choose the manner in which you will answer. In a disturbing situation, you have the choice to respond or react. Thinking about this choice, I am reminded of the quote attributed to Plato. “Be kind, for everyone you meet is...
Start Your Journey with the KnowThyself Personality Assessment
The KnowThyself Personality Assessment (KPA) is an interest-based personality assessment. Whether you love or hate personality assessments, what might interest you about this one is that the information you get regarding yourself is wrapped in a fun, unique...
The Secret to Thriving in Life’s Transitions: Live Life Loosely!
Transition brings stress - especially when these changes are not what you desire. A relationship goes south, being “let go” from your dream job, reaching a goal and realizing you aren’t as satisfied as you thought you would be. The “what-ifs” start happening and soon...
You and Your Authentic Self
Authenticity! Now that’s a word commonly being thrown about in our culture. It’s a concept that demands we should know what it fully means and should know how to live it out. But I find it much more elusive than what most think. Much of my counseling and...
What is Fulfillment to YOU?
We all have an idea of what true fulfillment looks like. Shelves of bookstores are dedicated to books and journals about the search for fulfillment. There are many modern definitions of purpose, meaning, and happiness—which are all elements of fulfillment. But the...