“Blaming your reactions, choices, or life circumstances on others is a disempowering move. Take radical responsibility for your life and relationships.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Blaming others for your anger, upset, situation, etc., is going to keep you stuck. The more you convince yourself that others ‘make’ you mad, ruined your life, pushed you into an affair, or […]
How to Create Strong, Thriving Relationships
“You can’t create strong, thriving relationships if you’re not relational in them. Be relational and hold others accountable to do the same.” ~LMB The best relationships have genuine respect, compassion, and mutual warm-regard. There is a bottom-line feeling of goodwill between all parties involved, even in the toughest of times. In the best of relationships, […]
How to Courageously Own Your Mistakes
“Justifying, minimizing, or defending your actions, turns small mistakes into big problems. Repair the other person’s pain rather than protecting your ego.” ~LMB If a friend, family member, lover, or colleague comes to you in a place of upset about something you did, it’s your job to do what you can to help them. It’s not […]