by Dr. John Townsend | Feb 8, 2020 | Boundaries, Communicating, Emotions, Growth, Leadership, Planning
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...
by Dr. John Townsend | Jan 19, 2020 | Communicating
There is simply no way to get through life successfully and sanely, without having to sit down with someone to have “the talk.” Whether it’s your spouse, a family member, someone you’re dating, a friend or a work colleague, things just come up that rub us the wrong...
by Dr. John Townsend | Oct 19, 2019 | Boundaries, Communicating
This is simply a “you just have to learn it” skill. The most successful and happiest people I work with are able to enter into conflict with those in their life, family and work. And I can’t begin to tell you how many otherwise talented and genuinely good people...
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 24, 2018 | Boundaries, Growth
Human beings are prone to drama. Unfortunate, but true. It’s just in our nature. You need to know how to work through drama when you encounter it. Otherwise, you’re headed toward a vicious cycle that will only drain you emotionally. How Does Drama Start? What is...
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 17, 2018 | Communicating, Growth
One of the most important aspects of our lives is the need for connection and great relationships. When we don’t have that connection, we can find ourselves in isolation. While it can be healthy in limited doses, isolation can be harmful to your wellbeing when it...
