March 2010 - Posts

Evaluating Responses
by Janey Goude

Wisdom would have us evaluate responses objectively. Just because a response is directed toward us does not mean the response is about us. Case in point: I once had someone respond to me in a way that was hurtful. The tone and attitude were completely Read More...

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Dealing with Offenses
by Janey Goude

There is an old saying, "Do not let the sun go down on your anger." Easier said than done. For me it is difficult for three reasons: I don't like confrontation, I don't want to hurt people, and I bottle up my emotions. I don't care for confrontation. Read More...

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When Discipline Breeds Failure
by Janey Goude

Recently, I heard this sentence slip across my lips, "Let go. If that breaks, you'll be in trouble." I didn't want to be inconvenienced by having to clean up the mess that would result if something broke. What my child heard was "As long as nothing breaks, Read More...

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WHY?
by Janey Goude

This blog focuses on perspective. This week I need some. Hoping you can help me out. Why would someone with a handicap permit pass up one of four open handicap parking spaces for the only non-handicap space near the entrance? How do people in a store Read More...

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It Just Comes Naturally
by Janey Goude

Communication has always come easily for me. While that skill set has been useful at work and at home, it has also been a source of frustration. I always just assumed communication came easily to everyone. I expected each person I interacted with to communicate Read More...

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