Expressing needs in a healthy way is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships. Whether it’s in a romantic partnership, friendship, or family relationship, communicating our needs effectively can help ensure that our relationships are strong and meaningful. Taking ownership of ourselves not creates emotional safety, but builds our confidence in ourselves. Here are some tips on […]
Celebrating my 100th episode of the podcast – yay – got me thinking. About the name. The concept of Owning It. I think it embodies self-confidence because true power comes from within. Control is focused out there. On it. On them. Owning it is all about taking personal responsibility. Owning what you say, what you […]
This is the time of year where we take stock and decide what we want we may want to change, get rid of or start. On the podcast today I talk about how just getting started and Doing is a great way to get and stay motivated. But one big thing that can stop us […]
With all the usual talk about giving during the holiday season, one area where we can show the most compassion and caring is rarely addressed. That is taking responsibility for ourselves. What do I mean by that and why is that being included with gratitude and giving? To me, taking responsibility means owning my thoughts, […]
You know… the stack of papers, the registration, the bills, the closet. That class you wanted to sign up for…and even the workout routine that’s been calling your name. You, like many of us, might struggle with procrastination. You put it off, you get stressed out because you put it off, you make excuses then […]
On the podcast today, I talk about actual examples up manipulation in communication…when it looks like, what it feels like and most importantly, the damage it can do. We cannot feel emotionally safe in conversations deadlock emotional honesty, healthy boundaries, invulnerability. It’s so much easier to see manipulative and passive aggressive behaviors and others, but […]
Agendas can be a great way to organize what we want to get done. They are problematic however when we use them in our relationships – especially our communication. This brings in fear-based control, and doesn’t allow us to connect in emotionally honest ways. In fact, we can actually end up in the very state […]
We talked in the podcast today about how important it is to guard and take care of your personal space. To set boundaries and create healthy habits each week so you are less stressed. But what about all the other fabulous and not-so-gracious folks in your world each day? Well, it’s up to you to […]
