August 9, 2013 This Ain’t My Mama’s Way of Communicating What is your preferred method of communication? You like email? Text messages? Facebook inboxing? Phone call? In person meetings? Maybe a letter or handwritten note? How do you like to communicate and how do you like to be communicated with? Although some may have preferences based upon their personality types, I personally believe that many people’s communication preferences come from their age, or what generation they come from. Look at Miranda Lambert’s song “Mama’s Broken Heart,” for instance. In it, she complains that her mother comes from a “softer generation,” which explains why mother and daughter handle break ups differently. A similar…
July 16, 2013 I’m Just a Fool Waiting on the Wrong Block Are you ever guilty of leaping to conclusions? Are your leapt-to conclusions ever wrong? It is a natural instinct to be reactive, most often when something negative happens. Our adrenaline starts pumping, our heart starts hammering, and rational thought seems to fly out the nearest window. Perhaps this isn’t the best way to handle bad situations. How about trying some good pieces of advice my mother told me: Count to ten before saying anything. If you want to put something in writing, compose it now and HOLD IT FOR 24 HOURS. Sleep on it, and revisit the next day. If you…
June 15, 2010 Honesty … Is It Always the Best Policy? Most would agree that honesty is the best policy. But, how many times have you been guilty of “modifying” the truth a little to avoid hurting someone’s feelings? Being completely and totally honest is appropriate in instances, but, think about it… honesty is really about packaging. Sometimes, the truth is easier to swallow wrapped in a sugar coating. For instance, when asked by the co-worker who is wearing a see-through blouse and bootie shorts, “Do you like this outfit?” Or when your girlfriend asks, “Were you just checking her out?” What do you say in these types of situations? The…
