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Comparing Ourselves to Others

avoid making comparisons, the more likely you are to create greater connections with others. Be aware of the comparisons you make today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: evaluation judgment comparison Mary Mackenzie
The Three Stages of Emotional Liberation

ponder what stage of emotional maturity you are currently in. Celebrate that stage, because you are moving toward emotional liberation. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: liberation maturity responsibility Mary Mackenzie
Communicating with Children

safety, food, love, privacy, fun, play, choice, and rest. Be aware of opportunities to model the empathy process with children today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Children Sibling rivalry Resolve conflict Parenting Empathy benefits Mary Mackenzie
Expressing Appreciation

in a Nonviolent Communication manner. Use the three steps outlined above to express appreciation to at least one person today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Appreciation Gratitude Thanks Mary Mackenzie
Demands vs Requests

aware of how you feel today when you hear someone’s request as a demand. Can you think of a response other than succumbing or rebelling? This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Rebel Demand Requests Mary Mackenzie
Differentiating Needs from Strategies

this and ask for support. Making a request that truly values everyone’s needs equally opens possibilities and helps build connection. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Needs Strategies Conflict Scarcity Win-Win Mary Mackenzie
Connection, Connection, Connection

you have of yourself and others. Notice if you enter into a right fight today and shift your focus to connecting with the other person. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: fight conflict being right connection requests connection requests Mary Mackenzie
Opening to Intimacy

need for intimacy, and find people you can trust to love. Notice if your behaviors block your success in meeting your need for intimacy. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Vulnerability Blocking intimacy Loneliness Mary Mackenzie
How to Express Feelings

we have a much greater opportunity to get our needs met. For today, fully express to at least one person how you feel in a situation. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Feelings Honest expression Hurt Anger Fear Resentment Excitement Responsibility Conflict Mary Mackenzie
Life-Alienating Communication

or denying responsibility for your actions. Notice how these communication patterns affect your connection with other people. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Jackal Judgements Life-alienating Criticism Blame Comparison Demands Mary Mackenzie