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Enemy Images

Be aware of the enemy images you harbor toward other people and begin the process of translating those images to bring relief to you. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: judgement enemy image evaluation resentment anger jackal Mary Mackenzie
Liberating Ourselves from Our “Shoulds”

of all your “shoulds.” Translate at least two items on your list into your needs and then decide whether you want to do these activities. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: should obligation choice duty submission joy Mary Mackenzie
Valuing Everyone’s Needs

in a relationship you are not happy with, commit to talking with the other person today in an effort to connect about both your needs. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: conflict breakup communication Mary Mackenzie
Empathy Doesn’t Mean Agreement

Will you tell me what you heard just now from me?” Remind yourself today that empathizing with someone does not constitute agreement. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: empathy agreement de-escalate Mary Mackenzie
Observation, the First Component of Nonviolent Communication

Make a commitment today to notice exactly what was said or done(observaton), and avoid making assumptions about why things happened. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Observation Misunderstanding observation skills assumptions Mary Mackenzie
Evaluations vs. Feelings

speaker and the other person. Be aware today of times when you are attempting to express a feeling, but you express a thought instead. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: evaluation feelings faux feelings blame Mary Mackenzie
Comparing Ourselves to Others

avoid making comparisons, the more likely you are to create greater connections with others. Be aware of the comparisons you make today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: evaluation judgment comparison Mary Mackenzie
The Three Stages of Emotional Liberation

ponder what stage of emotional maturity you are currently in. Celebrate that stage, because you are moving toward emotional liberation. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: liberation maturity responsibility Mary Mackenzie
Communicating with Children

safety, food, love, privacy, fun, play, choice, and rest. Be aware of opportunities to model the empathy process with children today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Children Sibling rivalry Resolve conflict Parenting Empathy benefits Mary Mackenzie
Expressing Appreciation

in a Nonviolent Communication manner. Use the three steps outlined above to express appreciation to at least one person today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Appreciation Gratitude Thanks Mary Mackenzie