Barry Winbolt’s Blog: “Life doesn’t have to be like that.”
Daily posts on topics that will help you get a better handle on yourself and life in general.
Families are full of rules and most operate below our radar. We all have them, make them, break them and live by them. But, rules can be burdensome, especially when you are the rule-maker.
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A reminder that my Meetup will be live online this evening at 6.00 pm (GMT). Join me and join in the discussion.
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A plaintive cry of powerlessness, a genuine plea for understanding, an expression of pain… or something else. How you say it and who you say it to are probably more important than saying it at all.
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You can trust it, selectively. But like any friendship it needs to be nurtured and cared for.
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I often hear people often say that they don’t have time to listen, yet, they expect others to hear them.
First, effective listening means that conversations are more productive and shorter (and you won’t need to repeat the discussion), so the time thing is invalid.
Second, the way to encourage listening is first to demonstrate it yourself. They may not copy you, but you are more likely to get their attention and set the scene for meaningful conversation.
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People who suffer with depression (or any other mental illness), are not necessarily in despair, and most are walking, talking, fully functioning members of society.
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Join me on YouTube for the launch of my regular discussion/Q&As.
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Years ago I trained with Dr. Michael Yapko and I have been following his books and talks ever since. In this illuminating talk, he demystifies one of the most widely debilitating and pernicious conditions that we humans have to deal with.
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When I’ve been talking about grit I’m using it as a metaphor. Even in the toughest and most reliable mechanism can grind to a halt if dust particles and grit are left to bulld up.
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Hot News!
I’ll be launching my virtual meetups soon. The idea is to be able to speak directly to my readers, and to reach the parts that writing just doesn’t reach.
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