What to talk about with others? How to break the ice with people, a rule of thumb, written in pencil, not set in stone “FORD” Family - talk about their family Occupation - what do they do for a living? Recreation - what do you do for fun? Dreams - what goals are you going … Continue reading 706. a system for talking to others
Tag: communication
699. how do we choose which words to use?
Words have power Words are things How do we choose which words to use? Not necessarily normal ordinary situations or conversations - but when something comes up How do we describe that situation? I’m a jack ass I messed up This is a fucking shit show This isn’t going as planned, lets fix it. Some … Continue reading 699. how do we choose which words to use?
698. Pulling teeth
A figure of speech for something that feels like a drag, that’s tough to do Going back and asking that person for the second, third, or fourth time - often Having to be told what to do again and again and again There’s a reason, maybe we’re the problem (probably) Maybe they're the problem (most … Continue reading 698. Pulling teeth
693. small deposits
Appreciation. How much appreciation do we show? I appreciate you When’s the last time we said thank you? Thank you for your help. A little goes a long way Making small deposits.
685. Other people’s moods
When other people are upset or down, happy or excited How do we respond? Do we match their energy? We get down if someone else is? (that’s me) Do we keep the energy separate? If we’re in a good or bad mood that has nothing to do with anyone else That’s what I want to … Continue reading 685. Other people’s moods
681. Ways to say things
“You didn’t do this” “Hey, I know I didn’t print out X for you, I should have spoken with the managers before I left too. X wasn’t done last night and now the morning crew is putting it together - I’ll try to remember and get that printed out next time so we don’t forget … Continue reading 681. Ways to say things
674. temporary
We attach to things, they bring us joy, happiness maybe, or even laughter - memories and sometimes we forget that all things come to an end. Good or bad. That vacation ends Those years end That experience ends Life ends. Using this as a reminder to live that life we desire That we want to … Continue reading 674. temporary
673. A skill that I need to work on
when we say yes to something, we say no to something else. Here are some random examples off the top: Yes to going out means no to getting work done Or yes to working out means no gardening yes to mediating means no to distraction Or Yes to reading, no to gossiping Yes to walking … Continue reading 673. A skill that I need to work on
672. now what?
Things come up, okay now what? How do we respond? Pout? Get over it? Make a big deal out of it? Let it go? Forget about it? Figure out a plan to fix it? Don't cry over split milk
667. Bite the hand
Biting the hand that feeds you Ever hear that saying? Dont bite the hand that feeds you? It could get either way Because after the bite, the hand either feeds, or doesn’t feed Is that good or bad though? It’d be good if we were looking for independence It depends - on what we want. … Continue reading 667. Bite the hand
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