“Judging others is a fast pass to insecurity within yourself. Strive to be your best; don’t condemn others for not being their best.” ~LMB Judging others can be very seductive. In the short term, it can leave you feeling superior, more intelligent, or perhaps more “put together.” In the long run, though, it’s a false prop. […]
How to Master Moderation
“Too much of anything—even a good thing—will often end up being a bad thing. Master moderation.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth There are countless “good things” in life, such as: Eating healthy. Being kind. Having fun. Enjoying a glass of wine, cigar, or a night of gambling. Exercising. Going to church. Even the best things in life can […]
How To Shift from Defensiveness to Accountability
“Responding to someone’s upset by talking about your upset is a losing move every time. Be accountable, not defensive.” ~LMB When the people in your life are upset about something you did, the last thing they want to hear is you justifying, explaining, or defending what you did. What they want to hear is that you understand […]
Don’t Ever Let a Great Message Get Lost in the Delivery
“Don’t ever let a great message get lost in the delivery. Hard truths are vital; harshness is not.” ~LMB Speaking your truth to others is an essential component in any healthy relationship. Regardless of whether your truth is about dissolving a marriage, firing an employee, or standing up to hate, how you speak your truth is […]
Be the Partner and Friend You Wish You Had
“Be the person you wish you were married to, had as a best friend, or was a core influencer in your life; and then, settle for nothing less from others.” ~LMB The best relationships are about teamwork; they have a “we’re in this together” vibe. When one person is upset, the other person is more […]
Breaking the Cycle of Excluding Others
“It’s not enough to help outsiders fight their way in—the real triumph will come when we no longer push anyone out.” ~Melinda Gates, The Moment of Lift Human beings of all races, creeds, genders, and sexual orientations are pulled to exclude those around them. We can exclude them due to skin color, race, religion, gender, […]
The Smallest Acts of Kindness Can Have a Powerful Impact. Be Kind.
“The smallest acts of kindness can have a powerful impact. Be kind.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Kindness is a potent igniter to love and connection. Regardless of whether you’re talking about a stranger on the street, your best friend, spouse, or child, kindness is the glue to connection. No matter how much you tell others you love […]
Mastering the Art of Support
“Support is about being there for others in the way they want you to be, not in the way you think they should want you to be. Some things are not about you.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A key component in support is the ability to step outside of your story and into the other person’s. Stepping outside […]
How Do You Feel in Your Closest Relationships?
“Great relationships feel good for the soul and should add to your life, not stress it out.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Regardless of how many gifts, cards, or flowers you get on Valentine’s Day, the actual test of love is how it makes you feel. Too many damaging messages cause a lot of confusion for people regarding […]
Fix Your Marriage or Leave; Don’t Cheat
“Affairs harm everyone involved. Fix your marriage or leave; don’t cheat.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Looking outside your marriage to fix what’s missing inside it is never the answer to marital problems. Affairs impact far too many couples. Although we often hear that affairs are common and couples can recover, the truth is: Children and families are often devastated […]
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