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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Misinterpreted tone?

Ever get into arguments about how you said something?  Are people getting offended when you weren't trying to do so?  Stop nitpicking about what the intended tone is.

Instead, make everything you say also include the (usually unspoken) message that you love them!  You can let someone know you love them when you ask for a favor, discuss dinner options, describe your day, or anything else!

If you are not feeling love within you, you are not complete at this time.  This is dangerous and urgent. Do what it takes to feel that love.  Vocalize about how well others (especially God and your Savior) understand you, the love they have for you, what they have done for you, what they're willing to do for you, and how many times.  Count your blessings.  Pray to be filled with love.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Children's control of parental discipline

The child chooses when a punishment is needed by their behavior; parents choose the punishment; children choose if the punishment is enough (or the correct type) by their behavior.

This can result in very different punishments for different children from the same behavior.