Love Tip Tuesday: Say AND not But.
“I love you, but I hate it when you do that.” “Thank you, but you really shouldn’t have…” “You’re a really thoughtful and caring person, but I don’t think we are right for each other.” “I hear what … Continued
One Sure Fire Way to Get Someone to Listen to What You Have to Say
Have you ever had the experience that you are talking or trying to share your feelings, or incredible ideas or suggestions with others only to feel as if everything your are saying is falling on deaf ears?! This can and … Continued
Sex Ed in Schools, or At All: What Do You Think?
I read this article in the Jerusalem Post this morning entitled: Israeli Religious Schools Balk at Sex Education (which you can find here: http://www.jpost.com/National-News/Israeli-religious-schools-balk-at-sex-education-325317) and I wanted to share some thoughts with you on the topic. I, personally, am one … Continued
How to Connect to People You Don’t Like
This week I had a short between-session call with a young adult client of mine. She called because she felt she required support around an issue she was having a very difficult time with – her boss. She said that … Continued
Behind the Mask: Connecting to What is Real in Ourselves and Others
Many people get dressed in costume on the upcoming Jewish holiday of Purim, and I believe that in order to capture the essence of the holiday, the best costume is a mask. For me the Purim holiday is a time … Continued
The 3 C’s to Building Better Relationships (and Your Business)
As I am growing my business while working with others to help them improve their relationships, I realize that the same concepts apply to both building a business and to building better relationships. I refer to this conceptual approach as … Continued