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 Intelligence
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Emotional Self-Mastery Podcast: Personal Energy Management
Personal Energy Management is about being aware of and regulating the situations and people who try to zap your emotional and physical energy. Have you ever attended a dinner party or networking event and left feeling drained or worn out? [...]
5 Tips To Personal Energy Management
Is there someone in your life that every time you are with them you walk away feeling depleted, drained, or exhausted? I’ve been there. I know exactly what that’s like. My husband and I used to facilitate a spiritual book-study […]
You CAN Change Habitual Patterns of Thinking
I bet you didn’t even know that you had habitual patterns of thinking, did you? But you do. All of us do. Some patterns of thinking serve us better than others. Here’s an example of a thought pattern that didn’t […]