Mother’s Day is a special day set aside to declare your love and support of your key female role model in your life.

Hopefully, your Mom was a positive influence.  Sadly, a few clients have told me that wasn’t true of their relationship with their Mom and I encourage them to send a prayer to her for her healing, whether she’s alive or passed.  And if this is your situation, then maybe you too can think of someone who has filled that mother role or been a positive support for you in your life.  It might be a teacher, a friend, maybe a work associate.  Whoever that may be, now is the time to give them appreciative thoughts and loving words.

If you’re able to celebrate your “Mom,” here’s a few suggestions:

1.  Make your time with Mom count.  There may be plenty of distractions or other activities, but let her know she’s the Queen Bee and listen to her and acknowledge her fully.

2.  Ask her to tell a story about her life that has meaning to her.  It may be her talking about memories with her own Mom.  When those distractions around you happen, bring the conversation back to her so she can fully communicate her story. (more…)

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How to Deal video Do you tend to get yourself stressed or in trouble because you’ve said more than you should?  Or do you simmer silently and naively think that others don’t know you’re upset?  Think again.  “People who report being bullied report more physical symptoms like headaches and insomnia and use more sick days,” says Suzy Fox, a professor at Loyola University Chicago who studies bullying and other workplace issues.

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Civility in the Workplace blog (3/25/09) says that much of the anger in companies has to do with a feeling that money has been mismanaged and they are entitled to bonuses or higher pay.  Often a boss or co-workers you have to frequently interact with have a style that is dissimilar to your own.  But whatever the cause of your upset, don’t be fooled that you won’t respond inappropriately at times.  And since neither “push” nor “shove” makes you feel or look your best, here’s a few self-control strategies I’ve found to be useful:

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