“The quickest way to burn out relationships is to forget to water them. Always water your relationships.” ~LMB All relationships require time and attention to flourish. Unfortunately, though, life can get in the way: Hard times hit, something pressing happens at work, people get busy, and before you realize it, you forget to take what […]
The Bar You Set Determines Who Will Enter Your Life. Set Your Bar High.
I will be taking a few weeks off for the summer and sharing a few past weekly tips. This week’s is a great reminder to set your relational bar high—for you and for those around you. Enjoy! “The bar you set determines who will enter your life. Set your bar high.” ~LMB You deserve to be […]
Show Up. The World Is Waiting For You.
Here is one of my favorite Weekly TIps from the past and a great reminder for all of us to SHOW UP:-). Enjoy! “Becoming invisible is a process of your choosing. Don’t choose it.” ~LMB Becoming invisible doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a slow, insidious process of hiding, silencing, going along to get along and constant […]
Remove Dismissiveness From Your Communication
“Dismissing or minimizing someone’s feelings, ideas, or experiences, because you don’t feel the same, is arrogant and harmful to relationships. Acknowledge and support; don’t dismiss.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When it comes to relationships, the litmus test regarding what is essential or relevant to listen to is humanity, not agreement. Too many people run the thoughts and […]
Radically New Relationships Play by an Entirely Different Playbook
“Truly healthy relationships play by a radically different set of rules. Be courageous enough to adopt them.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth In a world that normalizes, minimizes, and condones harmful behaviors, creating great relationships, families, and businesses can be exceedingly difficult. People can justify raging at a child/lover/or stranger, cheating on a spouse, blowing up at an […]
Freedom Should Never Be Taken for Granted
“Many died so you could live with the freedoms you have today. Don’t ever take those freedoms for granted.” ~LMB More men and women have fought for and died for your right to freedom than you can imagine. These brave soldiers fought for your right to: Share your thoughts freely. Speak your truth safely. Worship how […]
Prevent Your Edge From Harming Your Relationships
“Your decision to silence, bully, appease, or rage, etc., may be “effective” at the moment, but, in the long run, it is like acid eating away at the very core of your relationships and our culture.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Everyone has their “edge”—that knee-jerk move they do when they are at their worst; it is the […]
Uncompromising Safety Is a Prerequisite for Thriving
“Uncompromising safety is a prerequisite for thriving. Always honor the welfare of others.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Most people know that being physically safe from harm is a requirement for healthy relationships. However, far too few realize how important emotional safety is as well. Emotional and physical safety is paramount to your ability to thrive in […]
Are You Aligning Your Actions with Your Words?
“Saying that others are equal means nothing if you don’t treat them as equal. Back your words up with actions every time.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Equality is a verb, and absolute equality is vital to healthy relationships. At its core, equality is about worth, and it plays out in how you speak to, treat, talk about, and […]
You Should Be the Safest Person in Your Loved One’s Lives
“You should be the safest person in your loved one’s lives; Period, end of story.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth The safest people in your life should be those who are closest to you. You should be the safest person in their lives as well. Far too many people are kinder and safer to strangers on the street […]
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