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I wanted to share an article that appeared in the Spectator on March 22nd. It
shared some great advice that I think all of us can learn from. You see
in all my years of working with people, so many have shared about
unresolved issues that happen in their business and personal lives. In
times of stress, arguments seem to rise to the surface and then it is a
tug of war as to who is going to apologize first. Life is too short to
hold on to anger and not love with our whole hearts. As we head into Easter, Passover and Good Friday, I thought the timing of forgiveness was perfect for this article.
The article was called Barriers to Making Up After an Argument by Jeff Herring and Maritza Parra.
Arguments, disagreements, fights. They come to all relationships, no matter how good the relationship may be.
It's been said that the best part of arguments is the making up.
True, yet
there are so many things that can get in the way of making up. Let's
take a look at the top three barriers to making up and what to do
instead.
Make up Barrier 1 - You
go first! Out of pride, you think that you must wait for the other
person to apologize first before you can make up. Put two strong
personalities together and this strategy can lead to lots of silence.
What to do instead: Compete to see who can be the first to apologize. Yes, really. Only for the strong of heart.
Make up Barrier 2 - The
right to be right. This is a nice cousin to pride. Fighting for the
right to be right can cause people to argue and say things they don't
even believe, just to get to be right.
What to do instead:
Realize that fighting to be right means you get to be right at the
expense of the relationship. Giving up being right is the act of a
strong person.
Make up Barrier 3:
I don't know what to say. Some people don't know how to make up
because they don't know what to say. So instead they stay stuck and
wait, depending on the other person to make the first move.
What to do instead:
Say: "I really don't like it when we argue. I'm sorry, let's make up.
And then let's talk about how to have this not happen again."
The next time
there is distance in the relationship due to any of the barriers above,
grab the tips above and get ready to make up. McClatchy-Tribune
This article
really spoke to me. You see I have been at the hospital almost every
day since the third week of January. A dear uncle of mine fell and
broke his hip and passed and two days after the funeral my mom went in
the hospital as she was misdiagnosed for two months and walked on a
severed alkalis tendon which required surgery and she will be in a cast
for four months and they are waiting to put her in a rehab facility and
we are not sure how long she will be there. When families go through
stresses such as these, emotions are high and intelligence is low. Some
handle stress by blowing up at others and some handle stress by staying
quiet and keeping it all inside. I'm not sure where you are right now
in your life; however, if there is someone you are angry at or have
unsettled issues with, why not break one of those barriers today. Trust
me; you will feel so much better when you do. My sister and I never
fight and over the last week or so things got tense and we had not
spoken for over a week. So when I read this article I picked up the
phone and called her and read it to her. We both had some tears and
said I'm sorry. It doesn't matter what the issues are, it can be a
small thing that blows out of proportion. They key is to acknowledge
the upset, say sorry and forgive.
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Women In Leadership & Business Conference
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Advance Your Career, Grow Your Business.
You
are a successful, established business woman who knows who she is,
knows her direction, but understands that success is never final.
Business and career growth are an ongoing process of moving forward,
taking risks, continuous learning and setting goals to reach the next
level. The 2013 Women in Leadership and Business Conference (WIL-B)
proudly presented by Results Continuum Inc.,
is Canada's 2-day national learning forum designed for leaders,
managers and entrepreneurs who want to advance their career or grow
their business by proactively pursuing their own professional and
personal development.
- Strengthen your leadership skills
- Have greater influence and impact in your role and team
- Market your skills and your business
- Be heard in meetings
- Get noticed by clients, peers and your industry
- Gain valuable influencing skills
- Grow your business and market share by differentiating
- Increase your likelihood for promotion
Monday, April 22nd and Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Register by April 5, 2013 and receive $600 off a full conference ticket (promo code: PERSISTENCEVIP)
To learn more about the conference or to register click on the link;
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"It's a New Year, a New Day, and a New Way.
We have entered the 'Decade of Community'. And if there is anyone who
understands the power of a village to change the world, it is Women.
Grail Lady Faire 2013 will not only be a colourful feast for the eyes,
but a feast for the heart, mind and soul."
Madeleine Marentette, Producer
Save the Date: June 24th to 28th, 2013
Bancroft, ON
For more information about this event, please click on the following link.
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Lori's Cable 14 TV Show
Lori's local Cable 14 TV Show Persistence Pays airs on Wednesdays at 4:30 and 10:30pm.
To see previous shows, click on the following link;
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Lori Out and About
March 14,
2013 - Lori was speaking for the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of HRAI
(Heating Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Institute) at the King's Court
Banquet Centre, Burlington, ON
Up Coming Speaking Event:
DesignersConnect Conference
April 17, 2013
The Boulevard Club, Toronto
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PERSISTENCE PAYS TV
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Tune into my on line TV Show.....Persistence Pays TV. If you have an interesting story on persistence be sure to email me at lraudnask@cogeco.ca. You could be a guest on the show.
To view previous shows you can go to www.newscliptv.com and click on Shows. You can also watch them on YouTube...
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Book Lori to Speak or Train
Do you
organize a conference or sales meeting for your organization or
company? If you do and you are looking for a Key Note Speaker, a
Motivator or Sales Trainer. Lets chat, I would like to be a part of your
event. Give me a call or send me an email.
To find
out more about Lori's sales training programs or how Lori
can contribute to the success of your future sales meeting, convention,
team building event, etc. please contact her personally at:
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Remember, opportunity awaits!
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Lori Raudnask
Persistence Pays
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