Paint some happy trees!

Some really good news:

2 of my blogs were reviewed

on "Critique My Blog" this week,

and here's the review----

Paint some happy trees!

http://browniesforbreakfast.blogspot.com

http://waterfallsuplift.blogspot.com

Both blogs are about positive energy.
The posts are inspiring and thought
provoking and the goal is to help the
reader succeed in life. The photos in
the waterfall blog are great and make
me want to walk right through some
of them to feel the mist. Both blogs are
worth a look as the posts are well written
and helpful.

 

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Because no-fear public speaking
and successful assertiveness

relate to self-esteem and self-confidence,

today I am suggesting books closely related to those topics by two of my favorite authors:

Gayle and Hugh Prather


Morning Notes by Hugh Prather

The Little Book of Letting Go by Hugh Prather

Shining Through by Hugh Prather

Spiritual Notes to Myself by Hugh Prather

How to Live in the World and Still Be Happy by Hugh Prather

I Will Never Leave You by Gayle and Hugh Prather

Spiritual Parenting by Gayle and Hugh Prather

Notes to Myself by Hugh Prather

 

Please take a look at 2 new sites.


I think you'll find them unique,
colorful, great photos, and fresh
ideas that might just make your day.

http://waterfallsuplift.blogspot.com

http://browniesforbreakfast.blogspot.com

Being Passive can be Exhausting

Many of us get caught up living within the exhausting role of being passive. People who tend to be passive in their communication with others often report feeling tense, sad, vulnerable, resentful, unworthy and dependent.

In spite of this reported misery, people behave passively in order to avoid responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and needs. When someone asks you to do something that you do not want to do, what do you do? Do you do it or make an excuse rather than say no? Once you are aware of your excuses it will be easier to overcome them.

Why is it that saying no is hard for you?

• Is it because you are afraid you will hurt the other person?
  
• Do you feel guilty? Are you afraid the person will talk you out of it?
  
• Is it because you want to be liked and you don't want the person to be angry with you? Do you want to avoid any possible conflict?
  
• Are you afraid of being rejected or lonely?
  
• Is it just hard for you to say what you feel?

The list of questions could go on and on and so can the excuses. This pattern creates a loss of independence. It also denies our feelings and our needs.

When we behave passively, we hold in our anger and hurt. By holding onto our feelings we are likely to develop physical symptoms such as headaches or ulcers. This pattern also can lead to depression.

 

Welcome. So glad you found us.

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Please take a look at 2 new sites.


I think you'll find them unique,
colorful, great photos, and fresh
ideas that might just make your day.

http://waterfallsuplift.blogspot.com

http://browniesforbreakfast.blogspot.com

Ask Andy

All about Assertiveness and how it helps you Succeed



Dear Andy

I'm someone who can stand up for myself and I do, but at times I worry my approach may be too aggressive?---Approach Too Aggressive

Dear Approach Too Aggressive

Aggressive behavior is usually perceived as invasive or threatening. If you stand up for yourself in a politely assertive manner without encroaching on others' rights, you'll likely be doing what is best for you, but not in an aggressive way.

Andy

Dear Andy

Having been raised with brothers, I learned how to say I wasn't going to be pushed around at a young age. Now as an adult, I wonder somtimes if my behavior, not allowing myself to be pushed around whether at work or in my personal life, is seen by some as less than feminine? ---Less Than Feminine?

Dear Less Than Feminine?

If you are trying to be assertively feminine without being overly aggressive, you will likely achieve the correct balance. You should garner respect with that approach---but not fear or an abrasive reputation---both in your personal life and at work.

Andy

 

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Good Advice


"The greatest success is successful self-acceptance."

Ben Sweet

"You can do what you have to do, and sometimes you can do it even better than you think you can."

President Jimmy Carter Jr.

"If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through."

Rosalyn Smith Carter

 

Please take a look at 2 new sites.


I think you'll find them unique,
colorful, great photos, and fresh
ideas that might just make your day.

http://waterfallsuplift.blogspot.com

http://browniesforbreakfast.blogspot.com