Humor and resilience go hand in hand. If you can laugh at your mistakes, and take things as they come, you’ll be much happier for it! When we’re kids, we think the world is run by these perfect grownups. But then we get older, and we learn the truth: There are no grownups. There’s just […]
Month: November 2021
Be the light that lets others see.
Let your light shine so bright that others can find their way out of the darkness! To “Be the Light” means in times of darkness you offer hope, encouragement, kindness and compassion. In times where others are struggling, you offer a way to help them to regain their glow and to shine. To “Be the […]
How to productively solve problems together.
You can’t solve a problem that is unidentified or something that you identify in different ways. So, start by asking, “How do you identify the problem at hand?” Then, each of you shares what you think the problem is. Clarify and fill in details as necessary. End with each of you summarizing the problem and […]
The power of gratitude to improve yourself.
Gratitude has the effect of helping us to refocus on positive emotions. Think about who you are in the moments when you are grateful. How do you show up? What are you doing? How are you behaving with yourself and others? Grateful, happy, positive. Want to be positive, strong, productive? Be grateful.
Words to use: “How did you think to do that?”
By asking “How’d you think to…,” you are showing that you are interested in learning more about the other person – their processes of how they came up with the idea or design or strategy. You are asking them to share more about themselves. This builds connection. Often, this type of conversation does more for […]
Weekly check-ins to really be in tune with each other.
Make sure that you are really in tune with what is going on for each other. Check in with each other once a week. Make it a weekly ritual, with a cup of tea (or wine). Here are some things to talk about. Even if you don’t have lots of time, pick at least one […]
Letting doubt stop you is a choice you are making.
Feeling doubt is human enough. Letting it stop you from moving forward is a choice you are making. How to overcome self-doubt: •Self Distancing. Taking on the persona of someone more confident can help you acknowledge the challenges you face without letting them completely take you over. Imagine how someone you admire would act in […]
Adai Ad’s Weekly 3-2-1 [11/21/2021]
3 Conversations you might have this week Some of my favorite toys from when I was a kid are… What was a most memorable Chanukah? Would you rather celebrate Chanukah with friends and family in your home or on vacation alone? 2 Quotes to inspire you “The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is […]
Say what you notice.
When you notice something going on for your spouse, bring it up. This shows them that you care and that you are trying to understand them. Share what you have observed and what you imagine to be true based on those observations. Even though what you imagine may be wrong, it’s great to share your […]
Just because there are choices doesn’t mean there is a wrong one.
What decision would you make if you knew there wasn’t a wrong one? Often, anxiety makes decision-making all the harder is by tricking us into believing that there will be a right choice and a wrong one, a good one and a bad one. If you are feeling really stuck between two decisions, it’s very […]