A Better Understanding of Stress

Disclaimer: there are no instagram-level, quick-fix solutions to curing stress.  So this newsletter is coming at you in two parts, and requires more than just a quick read.

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How to deal with controlling people

Here's how to deal with controlling people: Stop Trying To Control Them.  ​Don't get on the dance floor if you don’t like the dance!

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4 Steps to avoid “stupid” arguments

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a “stupid argument” and asked, “how did we get here?”  Or awakened in the morning after an argument and

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What are hurt feelings?

In our line of work, we hear the phrase “hurt feelings” ALL THE TIME.   Have you ever stopped to consider what this really means?  How does one

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Are you the nagged or the nagger?

It’s not fun being on either side of this tug of war.  In order to get out of it, one person needs to drop the rope.  What ends

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What could you learn about yourself by how you hold a baby bird?

Years ago a tennis coach gave me a tip for how to hold a tennis racket.  He said, "pretend that you are holding a baby bird in your

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What are you an example of?

Today’s letter is inspired by a James Baldwin quote,Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.Yikes.  That

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Tips for better communication

Take a moment to think about how you talk with someone who does not speak the same language(s) as you.  What do you do?  Slow down, pick simpler

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The Root of Stress

This is another special request newsletter on stress!  We have a lot to say on the topic, let’s get started. Stress is caused by suppressed feelings.  That might

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Why experiencing more responsibility is a good thing!

This is a continuation of our responses to the "Hit Reply" newsletter.  A number of you asked us for more newsletters about responsibility.   This thrilled us because

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