Do You Have Boundaries?

I recently finished Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend. This book doesn't have much substance so it's not mind blowing to me, but the book is very relatable. Cloud and Townsend explain what boundaries are and why they …

Apologies: Accepted or Unaccepted?

I am currently reading “Why Won’t You Apologize?” by Dr. Harriet Lerner. Like Crucial Conversations, Why Won't You Apologize? is revamping my communication style. Topics Lerner addresses include the do’s and don’ts of apologizing, how to properly apologize, and when to apologize. Lerner also explains that it is okay to accept apologies, but that does …

Are You Prepared for Crucial Conversations?

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High (2nd edition) by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler is a book that is transforming the way I communicate with others. I have never been so inspired by a book before. This book has given me a reality check on how poorly we communicate - especially when …

Reading with Purpose

During college, there can be much reading to complete. This is a very tedious and time consuming task no matter how fast you read. What helps is doing these techniques to help you stay alert (because let's face it, reading textbooks is boring): 1) Highlight - highlighting key points, main ideas, facts, and other important …

How to Choose a Book

There are several reasons why someone chooses a book - an appealing cover, the title itself, the plot, the reviews it received, or perhaps a friend suggested it. These are all valid reasons to pick a book and reasons I go by as well. But a book should be worth more than the reason(s) why you picked it. …