I can still remember my mother saying to me as a child, “Cheryl, I will not tolerate that behavior.” Of course, at this point, I can’t remember what I had done that she wouldn’t tolerate, but at the time I […]
Emotional Self-Mastery Podcast: Overcoming Resistance and Procrastination
Today's topic is another personal subject. It is one that challenges us pretty regularly.It's the topic of Resistance and Procrastination.Maybe you're familiar with it?When I'm experiencing it, I call it "Hitting the Wall."Because it becomes from that place where my [...]
Overcoming Resistance and Procrastination
At one time or another, everyone hits it. The wall of resistance – that place where willpower is not enough to push you to action. Some might call this procrastination, while others call it avoidance. No matter what it is […]
Emotional Self-Mastery Podcast: Dealing with Loss Part II The Reality
What a difference a week can make. Not the episode we had intended to release this week, but listen in and you'll understand. Dealing with loss courageously is good in theory, but when it's real... Last week we discussed dealing [...]
Procrastination Part II Using The Reflective Process
In my last blog post, I introduced you to my friend, Amy, the chronic procrastinator who wanted to attend nursing school but couldn’t seem to get herself registered for classes. Today, meet Liz, another consummate procrastinator, who had a dream […]
Procrastination: Identifying the Cause(s)
Amy (age 23) had worked as a truck stop waitress since high school graduation. Her true desire was to pursue a degree in nursing at the local college. But each time the semester rolled around and it was time to […]
Emotional Self-Mastery Podcast: Dealing with Loss
Dealing with loss is not a performance. It's a personal expression. Don't judge yourself. Listen in to this podcast episode as we discuss what it means to be courageous in loss. Emotions during loss or expectation of loss can be [...]
Dealing With Loss Courageously
Sometime after midnight, we were awaked by a bloodcurdling, painful cry from the foot of our bed. I sprang up reaching for the light as my husband exclaimed, “Oh, No!” Immediately, I expected the worst. The frightening cry came from […]
Emotional Self-Mastery Podcast: Trigger People
Trigger people are those who trigger us into negative emotions. This podcast was recorded just before Thanksgiving 2020, and we anticipate that it isn't going to be a traditional holiday. However, there are still a lot of possibilities to be [...]
3 Tips for Dealing With People Who Trigger Us
Sometimes I wish life were a Hallmark Channel movie. If it were, every girl would meet the man of her dreams while shopping for a freshly cut Christmas tree at a small town tree stand. He would sweep her off […]