Hey Reader, There’s a difference between caring about someone and carrying them. Anyone can listen. But, knowing where their problem ends and yours begins takes skill. In today's episode, I'm answering your questions about the relationships that leave you asking, "What am I supposed to do with this?" This week you'll learn: How to listen to someone's problems without becoming their solution What to do when someone keeps pushing your boundary Why a third party can get through when you can't...

Hey Reader, Fall showed up this week. The high here stayed at 74 today. Yes, that's fall in the South. I'll take it. A change in season reminds me to take inventory. What deserves my attention? What can I put down? Give the wrong things your attention and you'll miss the good ones sitting right in front of you. That's what this week is about. Let's get into it. #1. From My Inbox: “A close friend started boxing me out of group conversations. She interrupts me, answers questions directed to me,...

Hey Reader, You can’t control other people. That’s true at home, work, social gatherings, and even at sporting events. Your only leverage is in your own words. Sierra and I have this conversation with our kids a lot: You don’t get to choose what someone else says or does. You only get to choose what you do next. That’s what this week’s tips are about. Let’s jump in. #1. From My Inbox: “How do I kindly respond to a micro-corrector who acts like a know-it-all?” Take a breath before you answer....