In This Issue... Reflections
Reflections How To Maintain Your Dignity and Power While Handling Your Most Difficult Relationships ©2007 Cari Vollmer, guest columnist We
all have a fight or flight response to stressful situations and difficult
relationships are some of the most stressful situations we can find
ourselves in. Relationship
matters are rarely black and white. There’s a lot of gray area to
navigate. The best thing you can do in any of your relationships is
to take care of yourself and your needs. Be your own best friend.
Put your needs at the top of the list. By doing so you'll have much
more to give others and you'll stay out of situations that wind up
draining you in the long run. Instead of giving into your first
impulse to fight or flee, how would you like to stay in control and
keep your power, no matter who you’re dealing with? Click to read the full article to gain insights on how to deal
with the most difficult of people with tips on the following:
From
PCF's director, Teresa Thomas-Carroll: About the author: Cari Vollmer, The Life
On Track Expert and Founder of LifeOnTrack.com, simplifies personal
growth by showing you step-by-step how to create and live a life that
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Gain strength in the face of a difficult relationship the
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Mini-Reflection
Exercise What relationship drains your energy
right out of you? Who stands by you, reminds you of
your goodness and replenishes your hopeful energy? Don't wait too
long to ask for help from this person when you are facing a difficult
relationship. What resources can you summons from
within yourself to hold strong in the face of a difficult relationship
(e.g. integrity, love, the ability to be reasonable)? Review the tips in Cari Vollmer’s
article and determine which you can apply
toward your situation. You can do it! This
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