When you’re in a relationship with someone (significant other, co-worker, boss, child, parent, friend), it’s inevitable that you’ll consciously or unconsciously discover those hidden “triggers” that generate predictable responses. Triggers can be positive or negative, but they are most often noticed in negative circumstances. For example, you learn that if you do “X,” your partner will react in “Y” way. You might not notice this, but your subconscious does. So what happens the next time you have a disagreement? You do “X” and your partner reacts in “Y” way. A pattern is set into motion.
So how do you […]
One of my mentors has said to me numerous times, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing poorly to start.” Now normally I would not recommend anyone do anything “poorly,” but there are reasons why you can (and should) sacrifice quality in exchange for getting things done.
Women are the consummate jugglers. We raise families, work full-time jobs or run successful businesses, take care of our homes, volunteer, act as chauffeur, are caregivers when someone is sick and, more frequently, assume the responsibility for aging parents. In short, it may feel like we’re on the go 24/7. It’s exhausting and dangerous. While you’re taking care of everyone else, the one person who needs the most care is ignored – you.