Hey Reader, Someone makes a comment in front of other people to put you down. Maybe it’s subtle…or not. Either way, it lands. Most people jump to defend themselves. But that only gives the comment more power. You don’t have to take the bait. Here’s a better way to handle it—calm and confident. #1. Give it five seconds of silence. Do absolutely nothing. No comeback. No explaining. Let their comment fall all the way to the ground. That silence shows you’re not playing their game. #2. Turn to...

Hey Reader, You apologized... But they're still mad. So what went wrong? Most apologies don't land because they're secretly disguised as defenses. You think you're being humble, but you're actually protecting yourself. Here's how to apologize in a way that actually works: #1. Begin with “I’m sorry that I ___.” Be specific with your actions, like “I’m sorry I said I didn’t care.” This tells the person you’re genuinely acknowledging your misstep. #2. Follow it up with “Next time, I will ___”...

This newsletter is sponsored by Our Place. Hey Reader, You know that feeling when someone's negativity just... zaps the life out of you? It ruins your day. Keeps you up at night. Makes you lose your appetite. And you're thinking...How do I make this stop? Here's the rule I live by, and I want you to try it too: Don't absorb negative energy. Interrupt it. Because negativity spreads fast. And before you know it, you're carrying something that isn't even yours. In this week's episode, I'm...