by Linda Arnold | Featured, Relationships and Communication
Nobody wins in a heated argument. What if there was a way to defuse that heat and provide a “time out?” This one-minute video reveals a phrase you can use to get a conversation back to neutral. It disarms the other person — without taking away your power....
by Linda Arnold | Featured, Relationships and Communication
Those darting eyes. That clenched fist. Those folded arms. Did you know your body language is saying much more than the words you’re speaking? In fact, it comprises 60-70% of your communication, according to body language expert, Kevin Hogan, Psy.D. So, are you sure...
by Linda Arnold | Featured, Relationships and Communication
Pop quiz: what are three of the most ineffective phrases you could use? If your list includes the following, you’re in good company: kind of, sort of, like, really, try to, should be, you know. If you matched three of these, you win a case of Eskimo pies and a...
by Linda Arnold | Featured, Relationships and Communication
Chances are you have someone in your life that seems to sap every ounce of energy you have. No matter what you do, they show up time and time again – with some urgent need that requires you to drop what you’re doing and pay attention to them. Healthy Boundaries Don’t...
by Linda Arnold | Featured, Relationships and Communication
So, you’re starting off your day. Random thoughts are running through your mind – about what lies ahead. Then it’s off to the races! Routine tasks like brushing your teeth and taking a shower are breeding grounds for ideas – both positive and negative. Usually, this...
by Linda Arnold | Featured, Relationships and Communication
“You may be right.” On their own, these four words don’t appear to be that powerful. However, when used in the heat of the moment to defuse an argument, they can work wonders! Case in point: you’re engaged in a heated argument, and your opponent is...
