Stop Pushing the Same Rock Up the Same Hill

Do you ever find yourself feeling frustrated when you really want to feel fulfilled and happy? A few years ago, I was very frustrated with my job. I felt like I was close to getting burned out. I know all the signs, but that doesn't mean that I'm immune to feeling easily fatigued, being short … Continue reading Stop Pushing the Same Rock Up the Same Hill

Being Gentle with Emotions

Is "sangry" a word? It depends on who you ask. My Gordon students and I decided that if "hangry" could be an adjective and "Google" could be a verb, then "sangry" should have a place at the table too.  I needed this word a few days ago. I just could not figure out how I … Continue reading Being Gentle with Emotions

The Gift of Active Listening

Who Doesn't Like Free Gifts? We have the ability to offer a very valuable (and free) gift to the people we care about. As you can see from the title, the gift I'm talking about is active listening. The act of truly listening to another person seems so simple, yet it doesn't happen very often. … Continue reading The Gift of Active Listening