In this chaotic time of change and upheaval it seems particularly important to share the life lessons we are learning through our own experiences. We tend to forget that we are indeed being offered the opportunity to be both the student of life’s lessons, as well as the teacher in sharing that knowledge with others.
A few years ago, whilst visiting Swindon here in the UK, I came across a traffic junction, the like of which I have never seen before or since. It has become known as the ‘magic roundabout’ after the TV show of the same name and, as you can see from the sign, it is a roundabout of roundabouts.
Do you struggle to express yourself in a calm and collected manner? While there are some silver-tongued individuals in the world, communication is not something that comes naturally to all people. Instead of continuing on the same path of frustration, consider trying a few communication exercises.
I often have clients who express not feeling connected during sex. One partner complains that sex feels mechanical. One may say she isn’t present during sex because she experiences intrusive thoughts, feels straddled or out of her body.
When things get stressful in relationships it is not uncommon for there to be and outburst of anger. One or the other person gets angry and exhibits behavior that can border on violent or manifest in other ways, such as: coldness, raising our voice, ignoring, and arguing. It is so easy to get entangled and participate in the situation.
A jealous wife can sometimes be embarrassing. On the one hand, it’s great your wife loves you, but do you want her screaming with jealousy every time another woman smiles at you or speaks with you? Here are some strategies to cope with an overly jealous wife.
No matter what we do in life, we spend a lot of time communicating. Some of us are naturally more skilled at it than others. Whatever your natural skill level, you can improve your communication skills. One way to improve your communication is to think about doing it with C A R E.
Do you care about the use and misuse of language? Quite frankly, I am astonished how often people get famous proverbs and sayings wrong.
Making conversation in one’s place of work can sometimes feel a little strained or awkward. But it is important to build good relationships with the people with whom we spend so much of our time. Let’s look at some ways to open conversations with our co-workers.
Probably the single most important aspect of non-verbal communication relates to the amount of eye contact you give to the other person. In my workshops, I have a little exercise that I always announce as probably the shortest exercise in the world.
