Believing you can't do something won't get problems solved. Find a way if you truly want a happy life
“I can’t manage everything by myself anymore ... I’m completely stressed out! From being responsible for all the meal planning to childcare responsibilities to cleaning the house, there’s no romance, no time for friends, no time to read. Something has to give.” These were the first words spoken when I sat down with one of…
Here are a few tips for performing better under pressure
“A gentleman does not lose control of his temper. … Exhibitions of anger, fear, hatred, embarrassment, ardour or hilarity, are all bad form in public,” wrote Emily Post. The Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo are underway. Sometimes I’m grateful that this only happens every four years. It’s one of those rare times when my husband…
If the price requires sacrificing civility and honour, we've lost ourselves
Status is a constant in human life, although much of the time we don't think about it because it's everywhere and takes so many forms. It’s been said that “if it doesn’t happen on YouTube, it didn’t happen.” But are those messages helping or hindering? Are we unintentionally inviting individuals to seek their moments of fame…
Mental pressures of the world starting to weigh you down?
Robert, as a hyperactive child, was constantly told to stop fidgeting. When he felt the urge to fidget, he remembered his mother’s disapproval and clenched his fists and held his arms rigidly at his sides. He spent so much of his life clenching his fists and holding himself rigidly that he appeared stiff and lifeless.…
The more the critics bark, the more you’ll accomplish
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Life is full of trials and tribulations. Who better to conquer them than you?
No matter how blessed your life may be, you’ll never be free from uncertainty. To live is to be uncertain. Even with the best-laid plans, you can’t know what’s coming next. If that’s the case, you have two choices – you can fret and worry about the uncertainty, or you can embrace it. If you…
To help you deal with challenges, feel more confident and behave more skilfully, even when faced with unexpected demands
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Imagine how many more books you could get through or how much time you could save!
I was chatting with a client the other day about all the books on her nightstand. She has the best of intentions of getting to those books but never seems to have the time. When I asked her what stops her from beginning to tackle the stack, she said she feels like she doesn’t have…
How to get into that special state of mind where work starts to flow effortlessly and we get an insane amount done in a short period
Let’s talk about getting into the flow. You know what I’m talking about: that special state of mind we sometimes reach – quite by accident – where work starts to flow effortlessly and we get an insane amount done in a short period. It’s a great feeling and something well worth trying to get into…
It’s easier to nurture good behaviours in the beginning than fix bad behaviours later
Allow me to introduce you to Bianca! Bianca came to our family three weeks ago at seven weeks of age. (With all the pandemic restrictions, the breeder was concerned she wouldn’t be able to deliver the puppies to all their forever homes, so early drop-offs were initiated.) Besides sharing a few cute puppy photos with…
We have an employee who is always convinced he’s right. It’s so fundamental to his personality that he refuses to take direction
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Don’t let yourself sit and wallow in your thoughts
Do you often feel helpless or believe the world is out to get you? Do people often mention they think you’re cynical or pessimistic? It’s certainly possible you have what’s referred to as a victim mentality. A victim mentality is a learned mental state in which you blame others for your problems and absolve yourself…
If you see yourself in any of the following common examples, it’s time to make a change
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
How successful people start their day
Wouldn’t it feel great to start your day motivated and organized? You’d know what you were doing, that everything was sorted, and you’d feel brilliant. Surprisingly, it wouldn’t take much to get a great start every day. You just need to create a morning routine that motivates and organizes you for success – every day.…
Remember to keep your personal and work lives separate
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Just because your life isn’t perfect right now doesn’t mean it will be like this forever
Are you having financial troubles? Perhaps you’re going through a divorce? Does it feel like your life is falling apart? Don’t despair! A positive attitude can go a long way toward creating happiness. Everyone has problems at some point. Over 12.5 million work days were lost in the United Kingdom alone in 2017 due to…
No matter how you’re moving through grief, it’s right for you
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Be honest and tell them the friendship no longer serves you. But do more than send a text or email
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Talk to a trusted friend, begin a new hobby, exercise, seek professional help, meditate
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
When you’re an excellent communicator, people understand you, everything runs more efficiently and you more often get what you want
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Know what you can control and what you can’t, understand that anger doesn't help and always opt for kindness as the best option
It might surprise you to hear that being kind isn’t just good for the other person, it’s good for you too! Skeptical? There’s good scientific evidence that living up to the adage of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you is one of the best things you can do for yourself.…
Start with a firm resolution to pick yourself up, along with several actions to rebuild the damaged parts of your life
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
When we observe negative events in our lives as flexible short-term situations, we position ourselves to let the situations go sooner
Have you ever poured paint or bleach into a bucket of water? That’s how negativity affects our day-to-day lives. When we ruminate on situations or events that seem to be going poorly, and believe that circumstances will never improve, that negativity starts to spread and colour our entire perspective. We may once have been full…
It happens when discussions involve politics or COVID-19. It’s as if everyone has a polarizing point of view and I hesitate to speak
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
Feel like you’re at the end of your rope?
Things can feel tough right now. From pandemic restrictions to conflicts closer to home – a lot of change has been thrust upon you. And you might not be feeling you’re coping all that well. Sure, some days are better than others. But overall, how are you, really? It’s okay. Most of us are feeling…
If you learn to say ‘No’ to the things you really don’t want to do or that don’t fit your needs, your life will be much richer
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
If you tend to let negativity rule your life, you’ll never realize your dreams
Most of us are exceptionally hard on ourselves when we consider our flaws and shortcomings. We can find ourselves easily stuck in a struggle we know can be solved but we just don’t know how to begin. We’re so afraid of failure and of getting it wrong that we let negativity crush our dreams. If…
‘I had an argument with my sister over three years ago and we haven’t spoken since. I don’t know how to fix what went wrong’
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
When your job hits crisis points, it’s easy to panic
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Her Conflict Coach column appears…
It’s easy to get caught up in a sense of hopelessness and helplessness, but that won’t help you conquer the year ahead
It’s no secret that life can be tough. And there are a lot of distractions lately that can feel like they’ll prevent you from going after big dreams and big goals. Some of you may not even have set new year’s resolutions. It’s easy to get caught up in a sense of hopelessness and helplessness,…