by Beate Chelette | Apr 8, 2011 | Discover
Acceptance for me personally means almost the opposite of “refusal,” its antonym. In my darkest moments I refused to accept what I could not imagine my reality to be. That was all I had the strength to do. Over time, I’ve learned that it’s...
by Beate Chelette | Apr 7, 2011 | Discover
Do any job you’re doing well, and you’ll stumble over the right opportunities to do what you truly desire. ~ Betty Furness Accept where you are. (This is the second word in the acronym for my – and your – friend, Karl™ — and just to remind you, the first was...
by Beate Chelette | Apr 6, 2011 | Discover
People do not like to think. If one thinks, one must reach conclusions. ~ Helen Keller I’ve got another exercise for you that should help you get to know yourself a little better. It isn’t intended to be difficult but rather to provide a way for you to...
by Beate Chelette | Apr 5, 2011 | Discover
Here’s how you can begin to use the “I” and not the “you” communication model yourself. Simply begin each of your sentences with “I” instead of “you,” and state what you think or feel. This will help you clarify what it is...
by Beate Chelette | Apr 4, 2011 | Discover
Another important aspect of knowing who you are, as you begin to take greater responsibility for your own actions, is the right use of the language with which you communicate. I believe that to be successful in anything, you first have to learn as much as you can...
by Beate Chelette | Apr 3, 2011 | Discover
If you do what you say and mean what you do, it stands to reason that you are a trustworthy person. If you keep your promises, then you are reliable. If you take the first step to reconcile after an argument, you are harmonious and perhaps a peacemaker. What does it...
