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Using Anger as a Beacon

take a moment to acknowledge your feelings and unmet needs associated with the situation that sparked your anger before you respond to the other person. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: acknowledgment feelings honesty needs presence anger listening honest expression vulnerability acceptance Mary Mackenzie
Getting Out of Ourselves

this simple action can shift your experience and help you feel more connected. Consider reaching out to someone today, especially if you feel uncomfortable. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs listening honest expression vulnerability interdependence Mary Mackenzie
Developing Your Own Teaching Exercises in 8 Steps

and to develop our unique style of teaching. Keywords: Group Facilitation Tips groups listening facilitation facilitator sharing NVC facilitate teaching NVC teaching NVC groups NVC groups Mary Mackenzie
Don’t Make Assumptions!

says something that you don’t like, try asking for clarity before assuming your reality is theirs. Clarify your assumptions with at least two people today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: appreciation acknowledgment expression feelings honesty gratitude love honest expression Mary Mackenzie
Experiencing Gratitude

grateful I am for these items can ease some of life’s pressures and remind me of the parts of my life I enjoy. Today, focus on what you enjoy in your life. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: appreciation acknowledgment expression feelings honesty gratitude love honest expression Mary Mackenzie
Speaking Up Is an Expression of Love

continue. For today, speak up the minute you start to feel annoyed, hurt, disappointed, or angry to demonstrate your love for yourself and the other person. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression feelings honesty needs requests love relationships honest expression vulnerability Mary Mackenzie
Idiomatic vs. Formal Compassionate Communication

conversation. Both of them, however, are honest and connecting. Be aware of when you are using idiomatic or formal Compassionate Communication today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression feelings honesty needs requests love relationships honest expression vulnerability naturalizing NVC street nvc street...
Connecting to Self

to others in your life. Be aware today of people who are trying to express their love to you, and help them do this in ways that bring pleasure to you both. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression feelings honesty needs requests love relationships honest expression vulnerability Mary Mackenzie
Teaching People to Love Us in Ways We Enjoy

contribute to our life! Be aware today of people who are trying to express their love to you, and help them do this in ways that bring pleasure to you both. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression feelings honesty needs requests love relationships honest expression vulnerability Mary Mackenzie
Mourning Our Disappointments

mourned our unmet need, we will feel relief. Take a few moments today to acknowledge the feelings and unmet needs associated with one of your behaviors. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings mourning needs self empathy peace vulnerability Mary Mackenzie
Feelings, the Second Component of Compassionate Communication

in your life. For today, notice how you feel about things. If you start wondering what other people are feeling, gently turn your focus back to yourself. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings self empathy thinking vulnerability Mary Mackenzie
Improving Relationships as a Primary Goal

inevitable. Be aware today of the times when your priority is to win or to be right rather than to connect, then shift your focus to connection with others. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: demands empathy strategies relationships relationship connection Mary Mackenzie
Persisting vs. Demanding

and consider all needs, we are more likely to meet all of them. Many times this results in a win-win solution. Notice whether you are making demands today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: demands empathy needs strategies listening persistence universal human needs Mary Mackenzie
Living Abundantly

movement already exists. It is called Compassionate Communication! Make an effort today to value everyone’s needs and notice the abundance in your world. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: empathy needs strategies healing joy abundance Mary Mackenzie
The Difference Between Needs and Requests

is universal; the request is a specific method by which we meet the need. Be aware of the difference between universal needs and specific requests today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: consciousness needs requests strategies relationships awareness universal human needs NVC basics Mary Mackenzie
Silent Empathy

know that you are connecting with them because of your facial expressions and your physical energy. Silently empathize in at least one conversation today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: empathy connection healing silent empathy Mary Mackenzie
Connecting Feelings and Needs

is always available to us. Be aware of your feelings today and the unmet or met needs that cause them. Make plans to meet them or mourn them if you can’t. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression honesty requests strategies assumptions understanding authenticity Mary Mackenzie
Parenting from Your Heart - Q&A

and publication. Additional funds will be used for scholarships for the BayNVC Social Justice Program. Bowing in respect, NVC Academy Team Bob Garmon, Jenny Prennace, Lore Baur, Mark Schultz, Mary Mackenzie, Rachel Garmon, Stephanie Bachmann-Mattei Keywords: interpretation exercises/practices observation connection judgment families parenting relationships Family Conflict family communication...
Committing to Full Understanding

the conversation before it’s over. Everyone loses when we do this. Be aware of times today when you assume what someone means and check it out with him. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression honesty requests strategies authenticity assumptions understanding Mary Mackenzie
Avoiding “Right Fights”

of any temptation to get into a right fight. Instead, consider making a direct request to the other person that is more likely to help you meet your need. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: fighting self restraint expression honesty requests strategies conflict resolution choice authenticity responsibility Mary...