by jmalouff | Nov 25, 2011 | Coping, Human Thinking and Behavior, Positive psychology, Uncategorized, Well-Being
I am thinking about Thanksgiving in the U.S. For some time Leah Dieterich has been writing a blog (thxthxthx.com) giving thanks to ordinary aspects of life. In a recent posting, she wrote: “Dear Not Drinking, Thanks for being like drinking but with fewer...
by jmalouff | Nov 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
I just read a book titled “Crucial Conversations” (2012) about how we engage in conversations that are crucial in the sense the conversations involve opposing opinions, high stakes, and strong emotions. These conversations occur with family members, fellow...