In a heated moment, often the best response is no response. Too often, the first impulse isn’t always the healthiest one. Often, it’s better to take a step back and wait before you make a final decision. Our “emotional brains” often react much faster than our “thinking brains” and our emotions usually don’t make the […]
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When you are constantly moving forward and you’re always looking toward the next thing, it can be difficult to find time to just relax and be grateful for everything you already have in life. It is important to sometimes just stop and enjoy the view. The point of hiking up a mountain isn’t just to
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Change means that you are letting go of something and getting into something new. And that can bring lots of big emotions. All at once. Happiness. Loss. Excitement. Satisfaction. Grief. Courage. Adventure. And many emotions about not knowing how the future will play out. Anxiety. Vulnerability. Worry. Fear. Recognize that change is hard. New is
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When you say things like this, you are invalidating the other person’s thoughts and feelings about whatever is going on. It is almost as if you are afraid of hearing their perception. Instead, be curious about how they came to their understanding of the situation. “Help me understand what is going on for you.”-
Words to Avoid: “You are reading too much into this.” Read More »
Often when we jump to conclusions, we are assuming that our fears are actually true rather than what is actually proven to be true. Usually, we jump to conclusions to save ourselves time and emotion of finding out the truth. Sometimes, we try to shortcut the process of ascertaining the truth by basing on prior
Jumping to conclusions may save time, but it is often wrong. Read More »
[2 part series.] Money is the number one issue married couples fight about. When couples talk about money, there’s often frustration and tension. In these talks, Yael Trusch shares some important mindsets and tools to make those conversations easier and more productive.
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You need more than positive thinking to actually make the change you wish for your life. You need to WOOP it. WOOP is a science-based mental strategy that people can use to find and fulfill their wishes, set preferences, and change their habits. W = Wish. Name your wish. O = Outcome. What would be
Want a change in your life? WOOP it. Read More »
3 Conversations you might have this week How have your values (or interests) changed since you were a teenager? What are three things you find yourself thinking about most often? Why are these on your mind? When you hear the word ‘travel’, what comes to mind? 2 Quotes to inspire you “As much as talent
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You are invaluable, no matter what people’s opinion of you may be. Be very careful of the opinions of others that you allow in.
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Use the Mood Meter as a guide about your emotions. Use the RULER acronym to help you access and work with your mood. R – Recognize. Where are you on the Mood Meter? U- Understand. What caused you to feel this way? L – Label. What word best describes your feeling? E – Express. How
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