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Demands vs Requests

aware of how you feel today when you hear someone’s request as a demand. Can you think of a response other than succumbing or rebelling? This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Rebel Demand Requests Mary Mackenzie
Differentiating Needs from Strategies

this and ask for support. Making a request that truly values everyone’s needs equally opens possibilities and helps build connection. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Needs Strategies Conflict Scarcity Win-Win Mary Mackenzie
Connection, Connection, Connection

you have of yourself and others. Notice if you enter into a right fight today and shift your focus to connecting with the other person. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: fight conflict being right connection requests connection requests Mary Mackenzie
Opening to Intimacy

need for intimacy, and find people you can trust to love. Notice if your behaviors block your success in meeting your need for intimacy. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Vulnerability Blocking intimacy Loneliness Mary Mackenzie
How to Express Feelings

we have a much greater opportunity to get our needs met. For today, fully express to at least one person how you feel in a situation. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Feelings Honest expression Hurt Anger Fear Resentment Excitement Responsibility Conflict Mary Mackenzie
Life-Alienating Communication

or denying responsibility for your actions. Notice how these communication patterns affect your connection with other people. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Jackal Judgements Life-alienating Criticism Blame Comparison Demands Mary Mackenzie
Defining Enough

or denying responsibility for your actions. Notice how these communication patterns affect your connection with other people. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Enough Success Goal Achievement Standards Mary Mackenzie
Interdependence vs. Dependence/Independence

our relationships. Make a commitment to live autonomously today. Notice where it is a challenge for you to maintain this consciousness. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Interdependent Dependent Independent Autonomy Responsibility Relationships Mary Mackenzie
Saying Thank You without Judgment

you” today, notice how your actions have enriched the person’s life. When you become aware of it, do you experience it differently? This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Thanks Appreciation Judgement Evaluation Mary Mackenzie
Hearing The Yes Behind The No

our own and can be a powerful conflict resolution tool. Be aware of at least one opportunity today to hear someone’s yes behind their no. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Conflict Rejection Understanding No Mary Mackenzie