Unlocking Effective Communication

Unlocking Effective Communication

by | Mar 14, 2024 | Thoughtful Thursday

Unlocking effective communication Have you ever noticed how some people doodle, some pace, and others listen attentively during conversations? As Kristen and I prepare for our upcoming Teen Decision Mastery class, we’ve been reflecting on an important aspect of...
4 Steps to Navigate Decision Anxiety

4 Steps to Navigate Decision Anxiety

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Thoughtful Thursday

What does HALT stand for? Today, I want to chat with you about a common challenge many of us face, especially our high school students: decision anxiety. Making choices can be tough, but I’ve got 4 Simple Steps to help you manage that anxiety and improve your...
Do I Pick Option A or Option B?

Do I Pick Option A or Option B?

by | Feb 29, 2024 | Thoughtful Thursday

Life is about trade-offs Have you ever felt the pressure to choose between Option A and Option B as if it were a straightforward decision? This approach is fundamentally flawed and here’s why: Binary Choices: The notion that decisions boil down to A or B...
How did I get here?

How did I get here?

by | Feb 15, 2024 | Thoughtful Thursday

Do you ever wonder, “How did I get here?” A clarifying question is … What decisions did I make to get here?  It might seem like a simple question, but when you think about where you are right now in your life,  Is it where you want to be?  Is it what you want to be...
How do I get my family to agree?

How do I get my family to agree?

by | Feb 8, 2024 | Thoughtful Thursday

By starting with our values In my own life, sometimes it can feel like I just can’t get my family to agree on a plan. I’m reminded there’s an easier way of coming to consensus by starting with our values. Reflecting on a recent conversation I had about how our values...