Connecting With Others
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How To Recover From Being Around A Toxic Person
March 24, 2008 | In Connecting With Others | 2 Comments »
We all know toxic people in our lives. Sometimes, the best way to cope is to avoid them. But what happens when the toxic person is a friend or family?
The Top 10 Qualities Of A Good Teacher
March 14, 2008 | In Connecting With Others | 9 Comments »
As I work toward by goal of becoming a teacher, I’m thinking about the qualities that make a good teacher. Here I present the top 10 I thought of.
The 5 Levels Of Emotional Space
March 11, 2008 | In Connecting With Others | 3 Comments »
Interactions with others fits into one of five levels of emotional space depending on how comfortable you are sharing personal details with the other person.
Groundhog Day Shadows Of Simplicity
February 2, 2008 | In Connecting With Others | No Comments »
Celebrating Groundhog Day is fun and quirky. As I’m celebrating, I’m remembering 3 lessons on simplicity inherent in the holiday.
Asking For Help - A Way Out Worth Its Weight In Gold
January 19, 2008 | In Connecting With Others | 3 Comments »
While trying to do everything yourself may seem like a good idea at first, admitting you need help and asking for it has many benefits.
Dear Employers, Please Make A Difference - Call After Interviewing
January 18, 2008 | In Connecting With Others | No Comments »
Fed up with not getting call backs after interviews, I speculate on how the world could be a better place if employers showed more courtesy with interviewees.
Volunteer For Designated Driver
December 23, 2007 | In Connecting With Others | No Comments »
Being the one responsible isn’t always fun, but it doesn’t have to be awful either. We protect them and others, while leaving space for connection.
Helping A Friend The Best Way We Can
December 22, 2007 | In Connecting With Others | 2 Comments »
We can be of most use to our friends during times of stress when we know our strengths and use them to help, instead of jumping in without thinking.
Gone But Not Forgotten - Life Lessons & Former Friends
December 21, 2007 | In Connecting With Others | 1 Comment »
I’ve lost touch with many friends over the years. Even though I may never see them again, I learned from them, and am grateful they were in my life.
How To Keep Helping When No One Else Wants To
December 20, 2007 | In Connecting With Others | 1 Comment »
Being an activist isn’t easy and it can seem very lonely at times. However, it is possible to keep up the fight, even in the face of indifference.