Hey Reader, One of the hardest conversations to have is with someone who’s grieving. Because you want to comfort them.But you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. In this week’s episode, I’m walking through exactly what to say (and what not to say) when someone you care about is facing deep loss. Here’s what you’ll learn: The 1 phrase you should never say to someone who’s grieving How to be truly helpful, even when words fall short The right way to acknowledge their pain instead of trying to...

Hey Reader, You didn't get invited to something. Maybe your friends went out without you, or your coworkers had lunch and didn't ask you to join. You feel hurt and left out. And your mind starts spinning. Why didn’t they ask me? Why didn’t they want me there? Here’s how to handle that moment without losing your peace (or your relationships): #1. Remind yourself: I wasn’t meant to be there. Seriously. Say it out loud. There’s a blessing in a door closed. #2. If you bring it up, don’t start...

Hey Reader, You want your words to have more impact. But your sentences feel weak, even when you're making important points. That's because you're watering down your message without realizing it. Here's how to fix it: #1: Ditch the adverbs. Remove words like "very” and words that end in -ly (absolutely, really, literally, basically). It's not that you're "so mad." You are livid. It's not that you're "very happy." You are thrilled. #2: Separate the contractions. Slowing down the contractions...