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Category Archives: Psychology
Dating in Mid-Life: Red Flags or Opportunities for Growth?
If you’re dating in mid-life, you may notice that it’s a very different experience than dating when you were a teenager or young adult. The game has changed. At mid-life, many folks become more discerning (and more cynical) as they … 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
New Year’s resolutions that really work: How do you do a “don’t?”
“How do you do a don’t?” asked a young friend of mine. Great question. Often when you want to change a behavior, you identify what you don’t want to do, and that’s a good starting point. However, though it is important to … Continue reading
Transition: Impulse Control vs. “Mindfully Discerning”
Are you having trouble controlling your impulses? Stress, the holidays, and times of transition can cause this to happen. What to do? Author Fleet Maull wrote in his very compelling book, Dharma in Hell: “I know from experience that arbitrarily imposing strict … Continue reading
The Benefits and Challenges of Multi-Generational Living
There are advantages to multi-generational living that one does not experience while living independently. In my last blog post I talked about communicating effectively. It’s especially helpful to use compassionate communication when living in multi-generational situations because it lends itself … Continue reading
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