4 Ways To Support A Loved One

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4 Ways To Support A Loved One

Many of us have loved ones who are struggling right now.  They might be struggling with the quarantine, with losing their job, with anxiety about getting sick with COVID-19, or even with school starting back up.  We obviously care for our loved ones, and want the best for them.  But, sometimes we feel completely helpless to help them.  And, even with our best intentions, we might say something that doesn’t actually help or that makes things worse. Saying things like “Why are you so depressed? You have so much going for you?” is like saying to someone has asthma “Why can’t you breathe? There is so much air.” We are often well meaning, but our “help” can fall short.

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6 Tips To A Meaningful Apology

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6 Tips To A Meaningful Apology

I would think I am not alone on this subject but giving a proper apology can be tough. I am sure I am not the only one who has come up short when saying sorry or felt like my apology has fallen flat. And, many of us might be having more arguments with loved ones because of the quarantine. But why is apologizing so hard?

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Going Deeper With The Enneagram

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Going Deeper With The Enneagram

Discovering your number is just scratching the surface when delving into Enneagram wisdom. Although it can seem confusing at first, there is so much continuity and interconnectedness that makes sense once we take a harder look. The Enneagram is unique in that it types us as humans, but it also connects us all by weaving common threads throughout. As you will see, as different as we are, we are more similar than we think, and the Enneagram showcases this beautifully. Let’s talk about a few ways to gain deeper insight through the Enneagram.  

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How To Know If You Are Communicating Effectively

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“Why are you not getting it? Are you even listening?”

 Are these the questions you routinely ask yourself when talking with others? Do not worry -these are common questions that come up when two people are struggling to communicate. These feelings of frustration can show up in a conversation between spouses, siblings, and parents with their children! If you're having these frustrations, both of you are probably struggling with ineffective communication.  What might cause ineffective communication you might ask?  Well, one of the quickest ways we end up communicating ineffectively is by not listening the other person. How many times have you found yourself responding to something the person did last week, last month, and sometimes years ago? When that happens conversations can get negative and confrontational quickly! When talking to someone feels like a negative experience, it can actually cause us to not see the benefit in communication and instead avoid talking about tough topics. 

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