Assertiveness Skills (Excerpt from How To Be An Adult) by David Richo What are your rights as an individual? David Richo does a great job in clarifying what's ok and what's not when it comes to our personal boundaries
The Balancing Act of Life by Melinda Elliott As we struggle to successfully navigate our daily lives we tend to pay more attention to the areas that are the most stressful. For a fully balanced life we need to make sure we also pay attention to those activities that ignite our passions.
Grow Up? Not So Fast by Lev Grossman Everybody knows a few of them—full-grown men and women who still live with their parents. Advice for parents on helping their twentysomethings move ahead in life.
What a Difference a Year Makes by Melinda Elliott The year after I left corporate life was amazing. One of the most surprising things was that while things didn't turn out as I would have predicted, the year was one of the best years of my life.
Listening With Curiosity by Melinda Elliott Listening with curiosity helps you to be a better partner, parent, boss, co-worker or team member. Really hearing what others are saying is powerful for both you and them - you have the benefit of learning about the speaker, and they have the treat of being really listened to with respect and openness.
Before & After by Melinda Elliott In every transition there's a "Before" and an "After." In between the two is a wealth of information and inspiration.
The Pause That Refreshes by Melinda Elliott Most of us hit a "dead zone" mid afternoon, where everything becomes more difficult and all we want to do is curl up and take a nap. Here are some tips to will help you put the zip back into your day.
The Bigger Picture by Melinda Elliott When I was laid off I felt like I'd been gutted. Here's what I realized when I stepped back and looked at the bigger picture.