The Busy PT's Guide to Finding Balance : October 2010

Representing Outside the Workplace by Janey Goude: A woman and her two children stood in front of me at the checkout line. The older boy provided his own diversions while the younger son desperately tried to get Mom's attention. At the end of his day, this little boy needed Mom's touch. She continually Read More...
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Offering Encouragement by Janey Goude: Focusing on potential creates an environment for people to achieve greatness. An employee excels in one-on-one interactions, but struggles to speak in groups. You could focus on his insecurity in front of a crowd. But complimenting that employee's communication Read More...
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Honesty with Others by Janey Goude: "You have to say that. You're my mom." Whether the topic is an outfit or a school assignment, when a parent gives positive feedback to a child on something the child feels insecure about, the child assumes the parent is being polite. Friends and coworkers Read More...
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Flirting with Danger at Work by Janey Goude: A man and woman flirted at a table adjacent to ours. Neither one wore a wedding ring. Over the course of lunch, each of them consumed at least three alcoholic beverages. He was telling silly jokes; she was laughing, even though they weren't funny. In Read More...
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