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The Gift of Understanding

of connection. Everyone wins. Today, be aware of your desire to commiserate and see if you can turn it into an opportunity to empathize with another person. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: strategies understanding peace commiserate connection Mary Mackenzie
Self-Righteous Anger

go with love and choose a different behavior. Be aware today of opportunities to release your judgment, anger, and resentment to better meet your needs. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: love anger self righteous anger judgment resentment strategies behavior Mary Mackenzie
Love as a Need

our need for love. How do you meet your need for love? Notice whether your need for love is met today. If it is not, consider ways that you could meet it. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press.
Considering the Needs of Other People

to do this if we are willing to be present to them. Today, notice when it is easy for you to value everyone’s needs and when you are limited in doing this. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: needs attention relationships values consciousness universal human needs Mary Mackenzie
Self-Empathy

and needs? Or would you like to make a request of yourself or someone else to rectify the situation? Commit to practicing self-empathy at least once today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: presence attention needs honesty consciousness self empathy self compassion self connection inner critic jackal show...
Seven Easy Steps for Keeping Group Energy High

for keeping your group engaged and energized. Keywords: Group Facilitation Tips groups listening facilitation facilitator sharing NVC facilitate teaching NVC teaching NVC groups NVC groups Mary Mackenzie
On Self-Empathy

What is self-empathy? Mary Mackenzie leads you on an exploration of self-empathy through an exercise that will show you how you can easily connect more deeply with your needs. Keywords: exercises/practices giraffe and jackal needs observation self empathy strategies self compassion self talk self connection NVC examples universal human needs Mary Mackenzie Mark Schultz
Mourning Our Losses

for additional strategies to meet the need. Be aware of any sadness, disappointment, or hurt you feel today and take a moment to mourn your unmet needs. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: consciousness expression honesty mourning needs strategies values relationships attention responsibility grief loss presence...
Be What You Want in the World

with yourself and other people will bring fruit. No effort is wasted. Commit to living peacefully today in your interactions with other people and yourself. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: consciousness expression honesty needs strategies values relationships attention responsibility Mary Mackenzie
Moving Out of the Hallway

step is taking action—some action, any action. Just do something different. For today, take one action that will help you manifest the change you desire. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence requests strategies healing vulnerability acceptance awareness happiness Mary Mackenzie
Finding Ways to Meet Our Needs

to us, we become more successful at meeting our needs and living happier lives. For today, think of three new strategies to meet one of your needs. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence requests strategies healing acceptance awareness happiness universal human needs Mary Mackenzie
Finding Reasons to Celebrate

connected to what is working in our lives and to our gratitude. For today, make a conscious effort to celebrate at least one thing that works in your life. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies renewal and vitality acceptance awareness happiness Mary Mackenzie
Enjoyment Redefined

would. Today is what you have. Consider what you can do to enjoy it. Do something that you enjoy today. There is nothing more precious than this moment. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies renewal and vitality acceptance happiness awareness Mary Mackenzie
No Sacrifices, Please

gain consensus, and inspire buy-in, and your life will run more smoothly and with greater ease. Be aware of opportunities today to inspire consensus. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies acceptance change sacrifice pain consensus empathy connection success self sacrifice...
Change Happens

that best serve you, and you will find more joy and interest in life. It is inevitable. Be open to changing your strategies to best serve your needs today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies renewal and vitality acceptance change Mary Mackenzie
Create a Workshop Outline in 12 Easy Steps

to the process. here's your step-by-step guide! Keywords: Group Facilitation Tips groups listening facilitation facilitator sharing NVC facilitate teaching NVC teaching NVC groups NVC groups Mary Mackenzie
Taking Responsibility for Our Actions

and we always have a choice. Be aware of times today when you do not take responsibility for your actions. Own up to your responsibility in that moment. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies honest expression vulnerability acceptance responsibility Mary Mackenzie
Getting Past Our Judgments

for compassion. Notice how many judgments you have of yourself and other people today and begin translating those judgments into your feelings and needs. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies honest expression vulnerability acceptance Mary Mackenzie
Bringing the Topic of a Conversation Back to Your Needs

you have a greater opportunity to meet them in the moment. Be aware of opportunities today to reassert your needs while also valuing someone else’s needs. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies honest expression vulnerability acceptance universal human needs Mary Mackenzie
Connecting to Humanity

find that both of you choose different strategies to meet the same needs. Today, consider the underlying needs people strive to meet through their actions. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies honest expression vulnerability acceptance universal human needs Mary Mackenzie