Posts Tagged ‘saying no’
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
I want to share a few videos from a talk I gave recently at a job-seeking group. I’ve revamped my “Transcending Procrastination” presentation to add some more techniques and ideas, and these videos offer some samples of the new content. I hope you find them useful and fun.
In this first video, I talk about how to [...]
Tags: anxiety, conscious breathing, job interview, Meditation, Mindfulness, paying attention, procrastination, Productivity, saying no, setting boundaries, yoga
Posted in All Writings, Career Satisfaction, Creativity, Meditation, Mindfulness, Overcoming Negativity, Productivity, Psychology, Relationships | 10 Comments »
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
If someone told you that a piece you wrote is garbage and you’re a moron for writing it, could you object to their behavior?
When I work with people who are having trouble starting a project, this is often an area where they feel blocked. They don’t trust their ability to protect themselves against mistreatment. They [...]
Tags: boundaries, Creativity, criticism, inner critic, priorities, Productivity, saying no, time management
Posted in All Writings, Career Satisfaction, Creativity, Overcoming Fear, Productivity, Psychology | 14 Comments »
Friday, April 25th, 2008
This might not sound revolutionary to some, but I recently realized I’ve made great strides in my ability to say “no” to others’ requests. A few days ago, a friend called, saying she was having a surprise party for another friend that night and she wanted me to be there. I was planning to go [...]
Tags: assertiveness, carl semmelroth, guilt, saying no, shame, taking responsibility for others' feelings, the anger habit in relationships
Posted in All Writings, Mindfulness, Overcoming Fear, Psychology | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Much has been said about the positive effects gratitude creates in our lives. Learning to be thankful for what we have today, and the learning experiences we’ve had in the past, empowers us with optimism and joy that help us pursue our goals.
For a long time, I agreed with this idea generally speaking, but I [...]
Tags: appreciation, being grateful, being thankful, difficult people, gratitude, optimism, personal development, personal growth, saying no, self-acceptance, self-esteem, self-respect
Posted in All Writings, Mindfulness, Overcoming Negativity | 4 Comments »