“You are responsible for working your side in any interaction; you are not responsible for whether or not others work theirs.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Working your side of the equation in relationships is hard enough; you are not responsible for the other person working theirs. You are responsible for the words you speak and how you […]
Take Radical Responsibility for Your Life and Relationships
“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 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 […]