Well, it happened. I got mad. At Steve.

How often to you take a breath and consider what you are thinking? Here's a little story about how doing it more might dramatically change your life for the better.

Self Care, CommunicationTerrie LewineMarch 13, 2018nonviolent communication, self-awareness, self-helpComment

I Want to Tell You How I Feel

In Nonviolent Communication classes we spend a whole bunch of time figuring out how to feel our feelings. How do we notice them? How to distinguish feelings from thoughts, games to discern one feeling from another. Practices to enhance our capacity to say what they are. We have sheets and cards and magnets and games. All so we can know what our feelings are.

And now you want to share them.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMarch 5, 2018nonviolent communication, healthy communicationComment

What Are We Waiting For?

This past week I became aware of something I do. And it wasn’t the only time. I have done it quite a few times. Something happens and I instantly feel frustrated. First thing was to actually notice that I was upset (and in some weird way, needing a minute to admit it to myself). I think I often don’t want to be upset. So…here it is --this was my process. I wonder if you do this too?

Terrie LewineFebruary 21, 2018 Comments

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After.

I believe this is actually possible.

I think what most people want is: Happily every moment from the second I meet you.

I believe this is rare. Super rare.

Terrie LewineFebruary 13, 2018 Comment

Core Strengthening

We all know what this means. Ab work.

And, if you have a trainer, you might learn quickly that having a strong core is not just ab work. It is strengthening all the muscles, including the abdominals so that we are strong in all our movements. Our entire body benefits and becomes sturdy, durable and protected so it will function optimally throughout the day.

A Little Give and Take

I talk with a great deal of people some of whom share with me that they are ‘so ready for a relationship!’ These are words I understand and remember saying myself.

And, I wonder. Are you really ready?

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 23, 2018healthy relationships, healthy communication, partnership, couples, marriageComment

Split the Check

I went to dinner last night to celebrate a friend’s birthday. There were 11 of us.

We bought plates for the middle of the table and shared whatever came out. The food was delicious. The conversation lively. The evening was enjoyed by all.

When it came time to pay for the meal...

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 10, 2018friendship, emotional responsibility, healthy relationshipsComment

What Did You Do Last Night?

New Year’s Eve. I find the cultural message of a successful celebration of the New Year encourages us to be with lots of people, and to drink a bit, or maybe even a lot?

I have tried that in a variety of ways.

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