Hit Parade

Do you like to vent? Think it's helpful to just say what you need to? Maybe its helpful. I think not. Read further to tweak your venting so it will be productive. Not just yelling. I call it listing to the Hit Parade.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineSeptember 17, 2021communication, yelling, nonviolent communication, healthy communication, empathy, counseling Comments

Level Playing Field

Top athletes only want to win a competition when it is fair. They don’t want to cheat. It is less fun to win if the other person is injured, or hampered in some way. They all want to thrive and shine and win only when they are on level playing field. Are you interested in and able to creating relationships that are played out on a level playing field—or do you prefer to get your way no matter what?

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 16, 2021sports, needs, relationships, communication, nonviolent communication, negotiationComment

5 Ways to Help You Find your Communication Flow

The work of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is often misunderstood. The title of the work itself is confusing to many. However confusing the title is, the value and benefits of the work itself is crystal clear. Here are 5 simple practices you can weave in to your relationships to make them even better.

Communication, MindfulnessTerrie LewineAugust 9, 2021nonviolent communication, communication, relationships, healthy relationships Comments

Just Do It

When you want more intimacy and connection in your relationship what do you do? Do you ask your partner for more intimacy? How do you ask? Sometimes the people we are partnered with —as unbelievable as it might be to you, actually don’t understand what you mean when you ask for things.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 2, 2021communication, nonviolent communication, couples, relationships, healthy communication, healthy relationships, requestsComment

I Don't Think...

How often do you begin a sentence declaring what you don’t think? Do you even notice if you say this? I’m not sure how, or even precisely when it began, and I have shifted my thinking, my speaking and my writing to reflect what I do think. Here’s why it is important.

Communication, MindfulnessTerrie LewineJune 28, 2021communication, nonviolent communication, relationships, authentic relating, authenticityComment

Thank You for Saying No

Do you celebrate when someone says no when you ask them for something? If you don’t you are likely creating more tension or resentment in your relationships than need to be there. Read on to learn how to free yourself from having to hear a yes. Build trust and freedom and care into your relationships. It is simpler than you might think.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMay 26, 2021relationship, relationships, nonviolent communication, couples, communicationComment

It Goes Both Ways. A Mother's Day Tale.

Blessings to all of you moms who are doing the hard work of raising the next generation. I’m sure you are navigating this role with the incredible mindfulness required to enjoy the tasks asked of you on a daily basis. This is a story about the rest of us. It my mother’s day tale.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Communication, FamilyTerrie LewineMay 8, 2021relationships, family, daughters, Mothers day Comments

This is Going to be Hard

Have you ever heard someone say this? I have. This is an example of sharing a thought as if it is the truth. As a listener, depending upon the situation I find it challenging to listen any further.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineApril 26, 2021communication, nonviolent communication, relationships, thoughts, empowermentComment

10 Skills Required to Navigate Difficult Conversations

From time to time, we find ourselves having a challenging conversation. Here’s a list of 10 skills to use to make the best of this difficult situation.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMarch 29, 2021communication, nonviolent communication, relationships, dialogue, difficult conversations Comment

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