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Dealing with Tigers
Pretend you are sitting quietly and all of a sudden, the door opens and in comes a fierce tiger from the jungle. What would you do? Would you: Run away...
Dealing with Tigers
Pretend you are sitting quietly and all of a sudden, the door opens and in comes a fierce tiger from the jungle. What would you do? Would you: Run away...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Most of us remember when the lovable Kermit from Sesame Street first sang a solo number called “It’s Not Easy Being Green”. Even though the song was very short, there...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Most of us remember when the lovable Kermit from Sesame Street first sang a solo number called “It’s Not Easy Being Green”. Even though the song was very short, there...
Life's a Puzzle
Since I was a child, I have enjoyed challenges. When people gave on untangling knotted string, I enthusiastically took on the task. Answering riddles, doing word games and figuring out...
Life's a Puzzle
Since I was a child, I have enjoyed challenges. When people gave on untangling knotted string, I enthusiastically took on the task. Answering riddles, doing word games and figuring out...
Emotional Cousins
Often, I tell my clients about the five emotions that act like cousins as they come in groups: Fear – Often this emotion is difficult to identify or to acknowledge....
Emotional Cousins
Often, I tell my clients about the five emotions that act like cousins as they come in groups: Fear – Often this emotion is difficult to identify or to acknowledge....
Loneliness
Winter can be a difficult time, especially when the weather steals our freedom. It isn’t easy to travel when the roads are icy and the temperatures are plummeting. Many people...
Loneliness
Winter can be a difficult time, especially when the weather steals our freedom. It isn’t easy to travel when the roads are icy and the temperatures are plummeting. Many people...
The Wonder of Joy
Over the years I have met so many people who are blessed in every area of life but, at the same time, state they are miserable. They do not have...
The Wonder of Joy
Over the years I have met so many people who are blessed in every area of life but, at the same time, state they are miserable. They do not have...
The Blame Game: How to Stop It
When things don't go the way that you expected or hoped for, one of the first things that you might want to do is find someone to blame. Is it...
The Blame Game: How to Stop It
When things don't go the way that you expected or hoped for, one of the first things that you might want to do is find someone to blame. Is it...
Just Say "No"
Sometimes people get confused and think that they have to do what others want in order to be liked. Doing things for the wrong reason can result in finding that...
Just Say "No"
Sometimes people get confused and think that they have to do what others want in order to be liked. Doing things for the wrong reason can result in finding that...
Boring Is Good
We live in a society that seems to be performance and crisis driven. Everyone I talk with seems to be tired and when asked "How are you?" replies with "I've...
Boring Is Good
We live in a society that seems to be performance and crisis driven. Everyone I talk with seems to be tired and when asked "How are you?" replies with "I've...
Who Lives on Your Shoulder?
Many years ago, I had a client who had been involved in a very traumatic incident at work. Because of this, she was horribly afraid of the idea of ever...
Who Lives on Your Shoulder?
Many years ago, I had a client who had been involved in a very traumatic incident at work. Because of this, she was horribly afraid of the idea of ever...
Criticism - Everyone Has an Opinion
I am Chair of a large provincial organization and every year we have a Conference. The Executive Assistant who sets up her desk in the lobby of the hotel where...
Criticism - Everyone Has an Opinion
I am Chair of a large provincial organization and every year we have a Conference. The Executive Assistant who sets up her desk in the lobby of the hotel where...
Watching Your Thoughts Is the Starting Point
Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of England and held that position from 1979 to 1990. Her story was recently portrayed in a movie entitled "The Iron Lady"...
Watching Your Thoughts Is the Starting Point
Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of England and held that position from 1979 to 1990. Her story was recently portrayed in a movie entitled "The Iron Lady"...
You Can Laugh or You Can Cry
So many times, I wished that God had put me on his Board of Directors. You see, I thought that I was wise and knew what would be best for...
You Can Laugh or You Can Cry
So many times, I wished that God had put me on his Board of Directors. You see, I thought that I was wise and knew what would be best for...
How Do People Do Well When Their Circumstances ...
Sometimes people who seem to have all the advantages of life make terrible choices and end up in a situation where they do not do well. Others, who seem to...
How Do People Do Well When Their Circumstances ...
Sometimes people who seem to have all the advantages of life make terrible choices and end up in a situation where they do not do well. Others, who seem to...
You Get What You Ask For!
Have you ever noticed that people often seem to be able predict situations and or events that will happen to them in the future? Clients frequently make statements and then...
You Get What You Ask For!
Have you ever noticed that people often seem to be able predict situations and or events that will happen to them in the future? Clients frequently make statements and then...
If You Don't Like Your Life Reinvent Yourself!
A few years ago, I went with a couple of friends on a trip... One day, as we walked down a Victoria street one of them said "Linda, you are...
If You Don't Like Your Life Reinvent Yourself!
A few years ago, I went with a couple of friends on a trip... One day, as we walked down a Victoria street one of them said "Linda, you are...