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Author Archives: Monica
How to Communicate with Integrity – 7 Points to Prevail
Words have power. They can soothe, uplift, empower, inspire, and create vivid mind pictures. They can also wound, deceive, manipulate, gaslight, and degrade. They can implore and they can demand. If integrity is your goal, it’s important to apply that … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Philosophy
Tagged Communication, Doing Right, integrity, intention, kindness, reflective listening, words, words have power
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Four Reasons Why You Should Allow Your Opponent to Talk First in an Argument
People like to talk. And they like to be heard. Notice when two people are arguing how both parties compete with one another to talk over the other. No one is listening. When this happens without pause, no one can … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Getting Ahead, Philosophy
Tagged active listening, leadership, self-actualization, win-win solution, Winning an argument
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Stop Lashing Out – When Anger Wins, We all Lose
Anger seems to be taking over everything. New expressions on the age-old emotion have showed themselves in road rage, Internet and social media rants, and harmful behavior directed toward total strangers. A new wave of belligerent travelers are now attacking … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions
Tagged anger issues, Controlling Anger, Doing Right, kindness, lashing out
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Character and Choice – How will You Make your Mark on the World?
You’ve had a rough day. Everyone is on your case — from the boss’s morning tongue-lashing to the parking attendant scowling at you as your leave. As you drive down the freeway, some idiot cuts you off. That’s it. The … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Philosophy
Tagged Character, choice, conscientious, Doing Right, kindness, personal growth, righteous indignation, self-actualization, Wronged
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Why I Believe it is Crucial to Rise Above Materialism
In my six decades of life, I’ve known people from all walks of life. The range includes from the highly successful to the folks who struggle to make it through another day. What’s interesting is that within the two extremes … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Philosophy
Tagged Materialism, money, nonmaterialism, peace of mind, self-actualization, spiritual life
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What is ASMR?
When I was a child, if someone were to whisper into my ear, I would get a tingly sensation running from my spine down my back and into my legs. The gentle force of that person’s breath against my ear … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions
Tagged ASMR, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, calm, happiness, massage, pleasure, relaxation, sensation
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Truth Seeker or Phony? – There is a Difference
Recently, the term “Truth Seeker” has garnered a bad name for itself. The name appears to have been snatched from a group of honest people with original thought and integrity in intention and action. Stolen by people whose previous connotation … Continue reading
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Tagged critical thinking, Truth, truth teller, truth-seeking
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Is it Time to Add the Neurodiverse HSP in Inclusivity?
The diversion, equity, and inclusion movement we find ourselves in right now is long overdue. Understanding and accepting another person’s differences is finally gaining acceptance in the workplace. Recognizing each person’s unique contribution. One area of diversity yet to be … Continue reading
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When an Agreeable Chameleon Turns on You – Kindness Gone Wrong
I once had a supervisor who had a very outgoing, super friendly, and outwardly kind demeanor. But she could and would turn on you in an instant. I was taken in initially by her outward appearance. I saw the kindness … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Philosophy
Tagged appearances, control, Fake kindness, insecurity, kindness, manipulation, validation
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Devising a Fool-proof Plan to Deal with Difficult People – 3 Essential Components
Reciprocal relationships are the ideal. The give-and-take that allows for equitable contribution and advantages promotes healthy growth for both parties. At the heart of a healthy relationship is a base of empathy and authenticity in both parties. In a perfect … Continue reading
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Tagged assertiveness, boundaries, conflict, Difficult people, relationships
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