Hey Reader, You know that sinking feeling when embarrassment hits?Your face gets hot, your stomach drops, and all you want to do is hide. Here’s what to do next… #1. Say what’s embarrassing out loud. If you just tripped and fell, say it out loud, “I just fell.” If you call somebody by the wrong name, own it. Say, “I just called you by the wrong name.” You normalize the situation when you say it out loud, and you minimize the negative emotions from overpowering you. #2. Give yourself grace....

Hey Reader, Ever caught yourself arguing in the shower or in the car—before the real conversation even happened? Your body doesn’t know it’s imaginary. It reacts like it’s real. And that’s why you sometimes walk into a conversation already anxious, defensive, or on edge This week I sat down with my friend Dr. John Delony—two-time PhD, crisis responder, and mental health expert—to talk about how anxiety impacts the way we communicate. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why “I’m fine” is often the...

Hey Reader, You’ve been stuck listening to someone complain. It drains your energy, and you’re not sure how to respond without getting pulled in. Here’s what you can do…#1. Make them keep going. If they’re complaining, it’s typically a sign of a much bigger problem, so you want them to get it all out. #2. Instead of criticizing them, create a path for them. Instead of getting defensive when they complain to you, say, “Ok, tell me more.” Let them keep complaining until they empty their box of...