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Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation

feel tired or overworked, and I’m not preoccupied with wondering if I’m doing enough. Through this process, my motivation has shifted from extrinsic to intrinsic, and I am more productive and peaceful in my work. Notice whether you are primarily intrinsically or extrinsically motivated today. How does this feel to you? This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living,...
Modeling Behaviors You’d Like to Receive

from our modeling, and approach their life situations better able to choose strategies that will best meet their needs and those of the other people in their lives. All of us will enjoy a more peaceful world as a result. Be aware today of how your actions model compassion, tolerance, and love for your children. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available...
Protective Use of Force

Trainer Tip You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. —Kahlil Gibran In most situations, if both people have a chance to be heard, peaceful resolution is possible. However, situations sometimes arise that involve imminent danger with little time for dialogue, or in which one person may not be willing to communicate. When this...
Punishment, Needs and the Protective Use of Force

Ask the Trainer: For many years I have been using crime and punishment (reward and consequences) to discipline because it was the only thing I knew. I knew deep in my heart it was alienating me...
Experience More Joy and Success at Work

industry. Martha Lasley, a leadership coach who helps executives apply NVC to motivate and inspire teams. Facilitated by: Mary Mackenzie – co-founder of the NVC Academy, executive director of the Peace Workshop International, and author of Peaceful Living: Daily Meditations for Living with Love, Healing and Compassion. This lively discussion includes these trainers discussing their real world...
Improving Relationships as a Primary Goal

making more money, or looking good to other people. If you focus on improving the quality of your relationships through deeper connections, you will improve the state of your life, enhance the peace and love in your life, and feel better about yourself. I learned this through personal experience. I worked from time to time with a business colleague. Over the years, our relationship deteriorated...
Integrity

in ways that meet your need for integrity? Now is the moment. Act in harmony with your values, no matter what or whom you face. When you do, you will live with integrity and feel free and at peace. Be aware today of the values you hold dear and live in harmony with them to meet your need for integrity. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from...
Expressing Ourselves Honestly

to rise." —Emily Dickinson You have something that you want to say to someone, but you’re worried they won’t enjoy hearing it. What do you do? Say it anyway or keep it to yourself to maintain peace in the relationship? If you bottle it up, you will begin to resent the other person, so being honest is the best way to maintain the relationship. Consider expressing yourself using the four steps of...
Receiving Appreciation

say, “I appreciate you telling me that. I’m glad to hear that your needs were met by the workshop.” I don’t walk away thinking I’m a “great speaker.” I just feel the warmth of knowing I stimulated peace in someone’s life. Accept someone’s appreciation today by acknowledging how you feel when you hear that you have enhanced her life.- This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book,...
Nothing but the Facts

him a name, I cloud my ability to be present to him and to see him as a human being. When I have the presence to simply observe the facts of the situation, I am less judgmental of him and more at peace with myself. Be aware of how your judgments cloud your observations today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords:...