Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
We dull our experiences and reduce our adventures in life by trying to fit everything into neat little categories. What does it mean to be judgmental? What is the difference between making judgments and being judgmental?
Critical Thinking vs. Thinking Critically
Reflective and Open-minded vs. Sound Bits and Cliches
Insecure Arrogance vs. Confident Humility
Grandiosity, Shame and Narcissim
Responding with Judgments vs. Reacting with Judgmentalism
Guilt vs. Shame
How do we alleviate insecurity?
Authoritative Judgments vs. Authoritarian Judgmentalism
Acceptance is the birthplace of compassion and gratitude.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Books Worth Reading: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr. Julie Smith
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Maximize your mental health....
Dr. Julie Smith gives tips and strategies for several challenges we face...
....on dark places - on motivation - on emotional pain - on grief - on self-doubt - on fear - on stress - on a meaningful life
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Travel Blog: Vancouver Island
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Join us in pictures as we show you the highlights of Victoria and Sidney-By-The-Sea
Joe Wiebe thirstywriter.com Beer Blogger for BC
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Your potential is one thing - what we do with it is quite another.
Challenge yourself everyday.
Talent is no guarantee of grit.
Talent, effort, skill and achievement fit together.
Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.
Improvise - Adapt - Overcome
The Stages of Grit
The Maturity Principle
Deliberate Practice
Flow
Hope and a Growth Mindset
Hard thing Rule
Shared Norms
Grow grit from the inside out.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The Many Faces of "I'm Sorry" - Ways to Ruin an Apology - More Wimpy, Overblown and Downright Relationship-Busting Apologies - Apologizing Under Fire (How to Handle Big-Time Criticism) - How to Decode a Faux Apology - The Secret Life of the Non Apologizer - Defensiveness - How and Whether to Accept the Olive Branch - Who is at Fault? (When Reconciliation Grinds to A Halt) - Have you ever witnessed an unforgettable or stunning apology? - You Need to Forgive and other Lies that Hurt You - How to Find Peace - The Two Most Powerful Words in the English Language
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
What's a Crucial Conversation?
Mastering Crucial Conversations
Choosing Your Topic - How to make sure you hold the right conversation
Start with the Heart - How to stay focused on what you really want
Master Your Stories - How to stay in dialogue when you're scared or hurt
Learn to Look - How to notice when safety is at risk
Make It Safe - How to make it safe to talk about just about anything
State My Path - How to speak persuasively, not abrasively
Explore Others' Paths - How to listen when other blow up or clam up
Retake Your Pen - How to be resilient when hearing tough feedback
Move to Action - How to turn crucial conversations into action and results
Finish Clearly - Determine who does what by when
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
The Love Prescription: 7 Day to More Intimacy, Connection and Joy
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Books Worth Reading....a practical relationship boost is available in this little, easily read book - 7 Days of tips and strategies and stories that will revitalize your relationship with your partner - or set you up for a successful future relationship.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Books Worth Reading: The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Do you need some inertia to "get going"? What part of your life lives in the "shadows"? Do you struggle with relationships and boundaries? Are you struggling with addiction? This book is filled with stories, examples and practical strategies as well as new ways of looking at anxiety and emotions.
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Books Worth Reading: The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
A practical guide to shifting your leadership style from a "telling" to an "asking". This book is filled with practical suggestions and LOTS of examples and "advice" on NOT giving advice...lol Open up a new world - not just as a leader but, as a parent, friend or colleague - ask questions and empower and respect those around you.
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Books Worth Reading: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
How do you know when you need to set boundaries?
How do you feel when you set them?
How do others react when you set boundaries for them?
Why do it (when it is actually really hard)? How does it change your life?