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Vulnerability: Absolutely Risky. And Absolutely Necessary
You and I need people in our lives who care deeply about us, who are safe, and who want our best. We want them to “be there” with us, to encourage us when we are discouraged, to give us insight on what’s going on, and to call us to the right action steps to make life...
NYT: How to Set Pandemic Boundaries for Relatives
Dr. Townsend had the privilege of being interviewed for this informative and timely article by the New York Times. Article Excerpt: Be a conduit, not a lifeline ... "When you feel overwhelmed, Dr. Townsend recommends that you create a list of all of your...
Adult Children: Relating to Them in the Best Way
The adult-parent and the adult-child generations are having struggles with each other: struggles in communication, in values and in just how to get along and care about each other. However, while the generations are different, they have much more in common than they...
Trusting After Trust Has Been Broken
All relationships take work, whether they are a marriage, a dating relationship, a family member, a business associate or a friend. But one of the most difficult situations is when someone breaks trust with us. It could involve lying, unfaithfulness or betrayal...
Patience is a Better Friend than a Foe
It is just hard, hard, hard to be patient. It’s so easy to be frustrated and even jump the gun on situations that involve time, and ending up making poor decisions. But learning to be competent in the skill of patience is a secret that people who accomplish great...
Closure Can Be Overrated
Have you ever had a task you felt you just had to finish or it would drive you crazy, and you ended up being late to a meeting as a result? It could be finishing a report, making a brief phone call that’s been on your to-do list for awhile, or cleaning up...
Passion
We all want to live lives of passion, and no one desires a life without passion of some sort. Passion makes us feel alive. And beyond feeling good, passion can also help life work better. Let’s look at how it works, and how you can develop and use yours. I define...
Making Your Resume Outshine Your Competitors
LinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals, recently compiled a list of the ten most overused terms and phases within the profiles used by its members. In reviewing these top ten “buzzwords” I could not help but think about the tens of thousands of resumes...