Occasionally a person is offered an opportunity that is too good to refuse, so they quit their job and jump into the new venture. But sometimes things are too good to be true, and the employee may want to come back. And this is a great opportunity for the employer. What kind of employee was …
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? The answer to that question has shocked several of my pre-marital clients. Only once has a couple answered similarly, but this question is so very important. Love is blind, but living isn’t. Being in love does not mean that you both know the direction in which you …
Yes, I said it. Perhaps you would rather be eaten alive by lions than get in front of a crowd, but I would like to challenge you on that because introverts are uniquely qualified to speak in public. I originally added public speaking for marketing purposes: Public speaking is a great way to get known …
Chances are, if money is a negative stress factor in your partnership, you have not had good discussions on money. Remember, your partnership is about compromise. You may want to spend the money one way while your partner wants to spend it another way. Compromise by either spending half the money one way and saving …
Many people think that introverts are shy, wallflowers that are afraid to be in public. Introverts, however, are not shy at all. Many public speakers are introverts. Barak Obama was an introvert, and he was President. Introverts actually like having conversations. But, as extroverts like to be in crowds and have more surface-level talking, introverts …
Parents lives are busier than they ever were before and juggling a career and family is not easy. But being present to your children is vitally important. “Being present” simply means that you are engaging with your children and actively listening to what they are saying without distraction. It’s not an easy task; you may …
Don’t you hate that person who always puts you down, looks down their nose at you, and talks about you behind your back? They are just the worst, aren’t they? But are they your worst enemy, or are you your own worst enemy? Do you ever: Put yourself down: Ever tell yourself you are not …
Get couples coaching. Therapy deals with the past, but coaching works with the future. One way to feel closer than ever with your partner is to work toward a shared future, and a couples coach can help you on your way. And it is very important to continue to work on bonding with your partner. …
Introverts that have recently found themselves single have special concerns. Normally. we like being alone with our thoughts for stretches of time. But that can get old even for us at times, can’t it? And, since introverts generally have fewer friends with deeper relationships, there is a chance that your friends were also your partner’s …
Saying sorry is a sign of maturity. If you are with a person that never says they are sorry, it could be a sign they are immature. And that can hurt a relationship. A person who never says sorry will sometimes ignore attempts to communicate with the other person and distance themselves. Then, after some …