May 6, 2026
“You can’t change your partner. However, you can change what you put up with from your partner.” – Lisa Merlo-booth We teach people how to treat us; we do this with our words, our actions, and even our silence. If we choose to stay in a conversation while...
Apr 2, 2026
“Confusing enabling with helping hurts everyone — every time.” Lisa Merlo-Booth People feel good when they have a sense of mastery over their life. Taking care of life’s everyday challenges helps you feel a sense of accomplishment, pride, and...
Mar 26, 2026
“Inherent in your silence is acceptance. Don’t silence.” Lisa Merlo-Booth Workplace incivility is taking a staggering toll on employees and companies alike: U.S. workers experience 212 million acts of incivility every single day. 57% of employees...
Mar 4, 2026
What Stoicism, People-Pleasing, and Avoidance Have in Common “Being invulnerable creates a dull, disconnected existence. You deserve to experience all the colors of life –– dare to be vulnerable.” Lisa Merlo-Booth Most people want emotional intimacy and...
Oct 28, 2024
Ignoring the pink elephant in the living room makes the living room uninhabitable over time. ~LMB The “pink elephant” phenomenon is a common term used in the field of addiction that speaks to the frequent pattern of minimizing the seriousness of a...
Aug 19, 2024
“Reactive complaining can strain even the strongest relationships.” ~LMB Reactive complaining happens when someone voices a concern, and instead of addressing it, you reflexively bring up a complaint of your own. For example: Sally: Honey, can you please...
