Many disagreements are caused by misunderstandings. These can be as simple as someone not accurately hearing what the other said. Or they can be misinterpreting the other's actions in the worst possible way. Two words can head off escalating the misunderstanding into...
These days we have to be careful about touching people, yet we still want to embrace others, to show them we care about them. Try a verbal hug* instead. A verbal hug is a sincere acknowledgment, said to make the person feel warm, loved, and honored. For example,...
Photo: Rebecca Morgan, Gualala, CA You may have heard the term "microaggression"—a form of bullying defined as brief exchanges that send denigrating messages to individuals because of their group membership. I believe we can broaden the definition to any subtle...
Photo: From the Mermaid Academy, Boracay, Philippines Odd. Different. Weird. Have you been called one (or more) of these? If so, you're far from alone. This may be a key to your success. Perhaps you've embraced your uniqueness. You own it. You love who you are and...
Photo: Rebecca Morgan with 5-year-old Luca in Kayseri, Turkey My contractor said he was coming to fix my dishwasher Thursday afternoon. He never arrived. Nor did he call or text he wasn't coming. So I waited. The salesperson said she would call at 10 am. She didn't....
What is a mini-mentor? Someone who advises you in one area of their expertise. Cultivate many of them. Why? If you don't know someone well, most people will be reticent to say yes to your request to be your mentor. They are concerned about the time and emotional...
Frivolous: unworthy of serious attention; trivial; of little value. “And then he said...then she said...and then...and then...” and on and on. Have you been on the listening end of frivolous talk? You know it when you hear it, when someone prattles on and on...
Photo: Rebecca Morgan, Gualala, CA You may have heard the term "microaggression"—a form of bullying defined as brief exchanges that send denigrating messages to individuals because of their group membership. I believe we can broaden the definition to any subtle...
“Why stay we on the earth except to grow?” —Robert Browning Most people would agree with Browning. Unfortunately, growth doesn’t always come easily; often we feel “stuck.” If you’re feeling stuck, here’s a formula to help you get unstuck: Awareness Awareness is the...
