Best of Ourselves Marcia Hyatt, PCC: Leadership and Life Coach

If we commit to listening, everything changes; our relationships deepen and our options open.  It is very hard to listen, especially if it is not something we want to hear. It requires a commitment and practice.







Resources







Listening Between the Words







Who Do You Listen To?







Conversations That Build Relationship







Relationship Killers

Although well-intentioned, and possibly even helpful, giving advice is more about us than the recipient.







Resources







Parker Palmer on Advice







Advice on Advice

When we contemplate significant changes in our lives, our flight, fight, or freeze response may kick in. We tend to prioritize safety, and our autonomic nervous system can pose a significant barrier to transformation. Learning to move forward without waging an internal war is crucial.







Resources







Acceptance as a Step Towards Growth







Curiosity as a Growth Tool







Intentions: Allies for Growth

This is what is here now.  An emotion, an irritating person or a disturbing situation.  Learning to accept what is present and respond from a deeper place leads to a powerful shift.  







Resources







Acceptance Podcast







Learning to Accept What Is Podcast







Tuning In V Changing the Channel Podcast

Kindness means being caring and considerate. It does not mean not speaking up or doing tough stuff.  How would it change my days if I took a conscious stand for kindness?







Resources







Psychology Today – Importance of Kindness







Self-Compassion, Dr Kristin Neff







What’s Motivating You? by Jinny DitzlerRead More

It is powerful to add a dose of curiosity to what you are experiencing, especially the tough stuff.  And instead of rejecting or judging a reaction, getting curious can be quite illuminating.







Resources







Deep Living by Roxanne Howe Murphy







The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer







Acceptance as a Path to Growth