“Every tomorrow has two handles.  You can take hold of the handle of anxiety or the handle of enthusiasm.  Upon your choice so will be the day.”  Anonymous
I am convinced that our thoughts create our reality.  How we think about the upcoming day becomes the day.  If we are filled with anxiety and fear for [...]

“We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way.  Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don’t overlook it.”  Anonymous
It is so important to remember the power of gratitude.  Being grateful lightens your spirit and brightens your day.  You [...]

“Attitudes are more important than facts.”  Norman Vincent Peale
Our thoughts about an event, our current situation, another person, our work, etc. have an incredible impact on our lives.  What happens to us is one thing.  How we react to it is another.  When you are going through a difficult time such as divorce, you may [...]

Many people confuse mediation and arbitration.  I heard a very interesting story about the two processes at the annual conference of the Association for Conflict Resolution last year.  The keynote speaker related an incident that happened to him on an airplane.  Two people began to squabble about the overhead bin space.  The flight attendant tried [...]

Recently, I saw an inspirational quote about life experience that I would like to share with you.  Eleanor Hibbert, an American Author, said “I never regret. It it’s good, it’s wonderful. It it’s bad, it’s experience.”  What a great way to view life.  Everyday we make decisions about hundreds of issues, etc. How we look [...]

“Nothing in life is to be feared.  It is only to be understood.”  Marie Curie
When you are going through a divorce, one of the strongest emotions is fear. Fear of the process, fear of the unknown, and fear of the future are common feelings that surface.  How do you overcome your fears and move forward?
It [...]

“Conflict begins at the moment of birth.”  Jean Baker Miller, American Psychiatrist
As you know, conflict is a part of life.  It begins in our childhood and on into our adulthood.  We deal with conflict on a daily basis – whether it’s with our children, our spouse/partner, a family member, a friend, a co-worker, etc.  It’s [...]

Have you ever been embroiled in a conflict with a family member, friend, co-worker, or boss and wished you could have talked to someone who could help you through it?  A Conflict Coach is someone who is trained in conflict management and can help you determine how to approach the conflict.  Conflict coaching is a [...]

Many people don’t realize the heavy toll that conflict takes on their lives. Your overall health and well-being suffers when you are embroiled in a conflict with another person or persons.  It can have grave effects on your emotional and physical health when you can’t let go of a conflict or past wrong.  You can’t [...]

Do you think you’re a good listener? Most people think so, but they aren’t good at really listening to another person. As Winston Churchill said, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” There are many factors that go into being a [...]