by Tania Henderson | Sep 1, 2023 | Communication, Self-care, Uncategorized
Awhile back, I was sitting in my OBGYN’s office, anxious to hear what could be done about the night sweats that were significantly impacting my sleep. (One night with interrupted sleep is enough to make me grumpy. A few nights in a row, I may be found growling in the...
by Tania Henderson | May 11, 2023 | Communication, Relationship, Uncategorized
It’s time to get back to discussing strategies to use when we disagree with others and when the outcome of a discussion has huge implications. In part 1, we explored our position and why a topic matters to us. In part 2, core principles were introduced to promote...
by Tania Henderson | Apr 20, 2023 | Communication, Relationship, Uncategorized
It’s time to get back to strategies for engaging in tough conversations. Using the basic principles of deep canvasing, the previous article focused on step 1, becoming curious about ourselves and our motivations to engage. This time, the focus is on the approach,...
by Tania Henderson | Nov 6, 2022 | Communication, Relationship, Uncategorized
I’m outside working in my yard and a neighbor, not known for being friendly, walked up and asked about a yard sign I had out. I was excited to have a chance to engage in a thoughtful discussion but quickly realized this interaction was going to be anything but that....
by Tania Henderson | Oct 25, 2022 | Communication, Relationship, Uncategorized
We’ve got Election season in full swing and upcoming holiday gatherings with friends and family. It is inevitable that hard conversations are going to occur where we disagree and may even be tempted to bite one another. For three Sundays, I will guide...
by Tania Henderson | Aug 31, 2022 | Communication, Disappointment, Relationship, Self-care, Self-esteem, Uncategorized
Thank you for joining me on this ten-month dive into the pervasive tendency to avoid disappointing others. The journey has been illuminating for me, allowing a window into some of the complex ways we maneuver through relationships. I can honestly say that I have so...
