NLP is the study of the structure of 'subjective experience.' We all view our experiences subjectively. It's like the story of the six blind men who encountered an elephant. Someone touched the tusk and said the elephant was a 'spear.' The second touched the elephant's trunk and thought 'hose.' Everyone had different conclusions, each correct. By studying how your boss … [Read more...] about How to use NLP to improve your relationship with your boss
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How to stop nagging your husband (but still get things done)
I often say that I wouldn't be a nag if people actually listened to me the first time. So I remind them, again and again and again. 'Did you do your homework?... Did you take out the garbage?... How many times have I told you not to leave the door open?..." But here's the thing: nagging doesn't work, and it also makes everyone miserable. It can even affect your relationship. … [Read more...] about How to stop nagging your husband (but still get things done)
How to deal with irritating in-laws
Are your in-laws driving you crazy? Do they meddle too much, make mean comments or insults thinly disguised as insults (such as, 'That dress is really nice, dear, it hides your fat thighs.') Maybe they're overcritical, and find fault in everything you do. … [Read more...] about How to deal with irritating in-laws
Tips for dealing with call centers
A customer service representative can either help you—or drive you completely nuts. It can be extremely frustrating too, if you've got a problem and desperately need someone to give you information, help, or at least direct you to someone who can say something other than, 'That's not company policy' or 'I don't know' or worse, puts you on hold or transfers you to another … [Read more...] about Tips for dealing with call centers
Signs a person is lying to you
One of the most interesting TV series being aired right now is the show Lie To Me. The show is about Dr. Cal Lightman, played by actor Tim Roth, who is an expert in determining if a person is lying by studying so-called microexpressions. Just imagine having the ability to know if a person is lying to you. The benefits are endless. You may not become as good as Dr. … [Read more...] about Signs a person is lying to you