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Monthly Archives: December 2020
New Year’s Resolutions Anyone?
Of all the thoughts swirling about in our heads at this time of year, the thought of making resolutions is enough to take the “Happy” out of “Happy New Year!” Might I suggest we think about New Year’s Resolutions a … Continue reading
Introduction to the Nervous System – Part 1
Our entire body is “wired”, so to speak. Every organ and muscle is connected to the brain. Our skin has many sensors that are connected to our brain. Our nervous system can be thought of as a communication system, with … Continue reading
What Is Hostile Language?
Hostile language is the hallmark of FistFull Language™. It stands out. The words stand out. The tone of voice stands out. And the body language stands out. Hostile language is highly personal. It’s you and I — or more accurately, … Continue reading
The Art of the Apology – Part 1
An apology is not about making yourself small or weak; it’s about restoring relationships. If you make yourself small or weak, this does not help the social group. If you restore the relationship, this helps the social group. There are … Continue reading
The Art of the Apology – Part 2
The way you apologize depends on whether you caused the hurt or whether someone or something else caused the hurt. There’s the direct apology: (1) Accept responsibility: “I’m sorry I upset you”, (2) Apologize: “when I ….” or “that I … Continue reading
The Art of the Apology – Part 3
Sometimes, we don’t know what to say or how to say it. There are times when the other person is so stuck in the emotional whirlpool of their anger that they are, quite literally, unable to hear the apology or … Continue reading
The Graceful Exit
There are times when you need to “exit, stage left” quickly. There are ways to gracefully exit. Turning abruptly and leaving the room is not graceful, as it leaves the other person hanging. Only if you fear being hit you … Continue reading
Let’s Have a Festive — Not Feisty — Holiday
It’s that time of year again. You know, the one with Christmas trees, lights all over the place, Christmas carols, gifts, and family gatherings. There’s the later-remembered fun of finding a Christmas tree and decorating it. There’s often the dread … Continue reading
