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Comment on 5 Tips on Giving Feedback by bel

bel — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:58:39 +0000

I have a friend who constantly gives his feedback in a very judgmental authoritative manner and it’s interesting that it can be more detrimental to a situation than constructive. Thanks for this.

Comment on 6 Reasons To Buy a Book Made of Paper by Sheila

Sheila — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:49:12 +0000

I haven’t read all the comments, so I hope I’m not repeating. What about the ability to pass on a favorite to a loved one with a sentimental handwritten note inside the front cover. How about personalizing with beautiful bookplates and of course collecting wonderful, artful, handcrafted TANGIBLE bookmarks. I feel like crying to think of the coldness e-reading leaves us with. Useful? Yes, but at a tremendous loss. Imagine someone giving up their Steinway for the sake of being able to play a Mozart sonata by pressing micro-keys on a condensed electronic piano that would fit in a purse? Let the e-readers have their convenience. Please let the rest of us keep our paper and ink. It’s personal. Sheila

Comment on 2 Ways to Turn Off the Negative People in Your Life by Idearella

Idearella — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:23:51 +0000

3 years. Ouch!

Indeed the challenge of surrounding yourself with positivity is a constant one. I find that sometimes “positive” people enter my life only to turn out the biggest problem.

Thanks for the comment, Gayla!

Comment on 2 Ways to Turn Off the Negative People in Your Life by Gayla

Gayla — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:06:05 +0000

I’ve found myself in very similar situations. I try to surround myself with all things positive – from vision boards to uplifting music/television throughout the day versus a continual feed of negative news. Still, negative people find their way into my life – where I feel I’m constantly treading water to keep from being sucked under.

A few years ago I had to tell a close friend I could not be friends anymore. Our break took 3 years and we recently reunited with a new sense of respect for each others boundaries.

Comment on What are we fighting for? by What are we fighting for? | Reality for a Change

What are we fighting for? | Reality for a Change — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:31:29 +0000

[...] have joined my friends at Idearella and Tamar Coaching in a blog game. We all decided to write a post called “What are we fighting [...]

Comment on The 4th of July is…The 2nd? by Why Focusing on Grades is Okay | Math Is Not a Four Letter Word

Why Focusing on Grades is Okay | Math Is Not a Four Letter Word — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:25:48 +0000

[...] did this with history. It’s not my bag. I did have a great history prof in college who made things come alive. But I still just wanted to get through. Focusing on the [...]

Comment on How to Be Antagonistic with Minimal Effort by zenderfella

zenderfella — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:50:20 +0000

When ‘necessary’ I strive to be a likable antagonist. One technique I do use is to ask questions in a manner that is percieved to pass judgement. “Do you wear that out in public?” I like to let peoples’ imaginations and insecurities about themselves do the dirty work for me. It’s kind of like a slow acting poison, and I can claim innocence. After all, there’s no sense in losing friends over something like this. Who would I have left to antagonize?

- z

Comment on How to Adjust Your Internal Parameters by Idearella

Idearella — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:22:18 +0000

Great advice, MaryMoses!

So sorry about your friend. I hope you’ve had time since then to think fondly of her and say your goodbyes.

It is sometimes hard to realize things before a meltdown, but if you can keep reviewing your internal parameters periodically, you should be fine.

Unless, of course, you don’t have time to review your parameters.

*sigh*

Comment on 3 Tips from a Supermom by marymoses

marymoses — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:46:29 +0000

The Mom appreciates the kudos. I shall remember them for a very long time! Thanks. I apologize for the delay in reading this, my computer is old like me and behind in the times. I love you both, and the two non-heroes as well!

Comment on How to Adjust Your Internal Parameters by marymoses

marymoses — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:31:46 +0000

I once was involved in church activities. Was the office secretary, the cleaning lady, the head of Children’s Dept and also the Adult Ed. Dept. On, and I played the organ for one of the services. My plate was full, and one evening with the teenagers swarming around during a class, I heard of the death of a dear friend. I could not even mourn…didn’t have the time. Meltdown. The next day I resigned from everything just to see what I would be doing if I didn’t do these jobs. Two were paid and the rest were volunteer. That was a major reset. I did find out and I have since fixed my parameters where I want and need them. Don’t wait for a meltdown. Do it before the bottom drops out.