The more we “procrastinate”, the greater the risk of worrying about our work piling up and the more our self esteem suffers. It’s normal to put some things off. “I’ll have to get that done, get this fixed, clean up the shed…” However, what for many may seem like a small flaw without [...]
Becoming emotionally mature means becoming aware of our choices and their impacts Lucie throws Marc’s plate into the garbage and goes into histrionics because he is late for supper due to a mechanical breakdown on the farm: “It’s your fault I get so upset! You know I can’t stand it when you’re late!” Pierre’s [...]
Why is it so difficult to give positive feedback, congratulate and point out good actions? “I have the impression that it diminishes me; it makes me feel weak.” “If he knows he’s good and believes he’s irreplaceable, he may take advantage of the situation and demand a raise.” “My brother never tells me that [...]
His or her goals are simple: to fulfill their needs at your expense, which can end up costing you dearly. Paul said, “I can’t do want I want to do. Every time I bring up a topic, my father gets angry, and either cries or sulks for days.” Paul believes he is trapped [...]
Risking failure during a farm transfer Paul said, “My son will never be able to do what I did and will never be able to succeed like I have.” Paul’s pride, unfortunately, has reached an unhealthy and destructive level. He is a 60-year-old farmer who started with nothing and built up a prosperous company, [...]
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