I want to share with you tips and strategies that I developed in my own life when I had to sit down and have that ‘I think you got a problem’ chat with others who were close to me. Here’s […]
I Think You’ve Got a Problem: How to Raise a Mental Health Concern (Part One)
How should express to someone else that we think they may have a mental health problem? And should we? There are some things that we don’t raise, even if we are clinically qualified to do so you don’t tell your […]
Life After the Military: Matthew Rainwater – ExtraOrdinary People
Matthew is a man with a moral compass that has caused him to become an advocate for others in challenging circumstances. Following a difficult upbringing with alcoholic parents, Matthew was homeless by the age of 17. This caused a revaluation […]
Dealing with Annoying People (Part Two)
This month’s article has a good story attached to it on how to deal with annoying people. Why can’t we just be honest and tell them that they are annoying? This is not always an easy thing to do because […]
Dealing with Annoying People (Part One)
We’re going to be discussing how to deal with annoying people. I am going to make a recommendation to you that you start to just slightly change your focus now. What can happen when we’re dealing with an annoying person […]
Stop taking on Others Responsibilities (Part Two)
It is true that being a responsible human being is not always a good thing! When you are someone who is good at taking responsibility, you can enjoy the feeling of empowerment and great levels of control in your life. […]
My 10 Million Year Old Break Up: Caroline Holke – ExtraOrdinary People
Caroline has always identified as a drinker of alcohol. She was not only the one who rallied everyone to have shots, she was the one who got everyone at the bar to begin with! In 2013/2014, her husband had a […]
Losing My Identity: Michael Herst – ExtraOrdinary People
Michael Herst always knew he would work in law enforcement. It wasn’t just a job, it was a way of life that fully underpinned his identity. He was drawn to this by way of positive rebellion – he came from […]
Stop taking on others Responsibilities (Part One)
There are benefits to taking responsibility but it is a balancing act. It can make you seem like a dependable, reliable and committed person and those are all positive attributes. People are going to warm to you and you’re going […]
Turn Down Stress and Anxiety
It is possible to reduce the distress and discomfort that comes with negative experiences by making some simple shifts in our words and language. Often, we shrink what we are communicating because we want to communicate more quickly and easily. […]
