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By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

“No More Running; I Can Stand Up For Myself.”

A Deeper Look at the Pleasing Personality in a Work Setting… As I sat down, I asked Judy how her week had gone. Her reply, “Definitely not good.” So, I asked if something had happened. Yes, something had. Judy is an engineering consultant. She has a degree and 20 years of experience in her field. She’s been freelancing now for about 7 or 8 years with different companies, all in the pharmaceutical industry.

Primary topic: Family

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By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

A Deeper Look at “Yours, Mine and Ours”

The Story Line.

Primary topic: Family

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By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Soothing Gratefulness

Sometimes when I’m really tired or I realize I won’t get everything on my perpetual to-do list done, I hear myself complaining. My next thought? Oh, it’s just me being grumpy; I’m feeling sorry for myself. It’s then that I remind myself how rich my life is and how much I have to be grateful for. So, today I’ve written a fresh “Gratitude List.” It’s incomplete, of course, but I’ve started. I’m grateful for : - My deep spiritual and moral beliefs. - My grandchildren. - My health—my body has been very good to me.

Primary topic: Family

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By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

But, What About Next Month?

A Deeper Look at Money Issues in Relationships… Nick and Ashley weren’t talking to each other when I came into the room. That’s never a good sign. But, I was hopeful that they’d be talking by the time we were finished.

Primary topic: Family

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By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Getting to Know You: A Necessary Requirement

A Deeper Look at Personality.

Primary topic: Family

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By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

How a Parent’s Personality Affects Parenting

A Deeper Look at Parenting.

Primary topic: Family

1,817 views3.5/5 (2)

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Talking With Your Kids

A Deeper Look at Positive Parenting. Sometimes, especially if our child/teen is doing well, we parents tend to forget about giving her that pat on the back. Or, we assume she doesn’t need it. Not so. Everyone enjoys being noticed or getting support. Your child/teen also wants to know that you see her effort and progress as well as her successes.

Primary topic: Family

1,586 views3.3/5 (3)

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

A Mother’s Manipulation of a Grown Daughter

A Deeper Look at Relationships -- Defenses (Not Listening and Others).

Primary topic: Family

12,821 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

A Deeper Look at Mariska Hargitay’s Five Life Principles

The Magazine was Published in the Fall of 2010. I Reviewed the Article in the Fall of 2010. My “Good Housekeeping” magazine came the other day and I’ve finally had time to sit down and go through it. It’s a magazine with a long, great history and it has done well evolving through its hundred years. It’s usually a quick and enjoyable read, short articles on a variety of subjects.

Primary topic: Family

2,970 views2/5 (1)

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Are You Nice or Mean to Your Intimate Other?

A Deeper Look at Relationships

Primary topic: Family

1,809 views1/5 (1)

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

A Deeper Look at “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

The Story Line. The Whos are preparing for their Christmas celebration. They’re obsessed with buying, giving, getting and decorating. Right from the start Cindy Lou, about 8 years old, observes all this activity and asks her father if it’s”right.” He brushes her off and says that this is how Whoville celebrates Christmas.

Primary topic: Family

3,508 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

What Happened To Tiger Woods?

A Deeper Look at the Exaggerated Superiority Personality and Awareness of Self.

Primary topic: Family

2,892 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Pay Attention to Your Feelings – They’re Your Friends

A Deeper Look at Your Feelings.

Primary topic: Family

2,842 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Are You a “Head” or a “Feeling” Person? And Why Does It Matter?

A Deeper Look at Personality Concepts.

Primary topic: Family

2,533 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Too Many High Self Expectations

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Family

2,387 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Love and Respect in Relationships

I’m always a little bit surprised when people who live together don’t respect each other enough to (1) listen, really, listen, (2) try to understand their partner and then, (3) work to compromise. It actually seems illogical. If you buy the idea that we’re each unique human beings, then it goes without saying that we’ll each be different. So, it follows then that when we choose to live with someone, we won’t always get exactly what we want.

Primary topic: Family

2,358 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

I Love Warren Buffett! And Bill Gates!

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Family

2,235 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Taking Care of Ourselves - Why Don’t We Do It?

A Deeper Look at Self-Esteem.

Primary topic: Family

2,042 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Respectful Talk, Negotiation and Compromise

A Deeper Look at Relationship Talk. Just as there’s no crying in baseball, there’s no arguing in committed relationships. Yes, there’s disagreement because we’re all different. Yes, there’s discussion if our views are different. But, within the discussion there’s respect. Then, there’s negotiation and compromise. Ed and Lisa came into my office and as they sat down, we started talking. Their son, Don, 20, is looking at universities in Califo ia and Pennsylvania; he wants an environmental degree.

Primary topic: Family

2,020 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Good Relationship Skills Encourage Intimacy

A Deeper Look at Relationship Skills.

Primary topic: Family

1,849 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Participation in a Relationship is a Must

A Deeper Look at The Passive/Active Concept in Relationships. Waiting isn’t Participating Yesterday I talked with Frank and Nicole about their very different life postures: passive or active. Frank and Nicole have been together for a little over two years. They truly love each other. And, one important positive is that they have many of the same values and interests.

Primary topic: Family

1,773 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Believe It or Not, Lots of Attention Makes a Child Weak

A Deeper Look at Personality Styles in Parenting...

Primary topic: Family

1,756 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Dick Cheney’s New Book: ‘In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir’

A Deeper Look at the Controlling Personality.

Primary topic: Family

1,749 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Exaggerated Comfort Will Rob You of Life

A Deeper Look at the Comfort Personality. Joel and I were talking the other day about some of his personality traits. A few of them are holding him back. Our talk focused on why he has no goals and, so, no direction. He’s busing tables in a restaurant now, but wants to move on to a “real” career, something that has meaning for him. Joel is 23, married and has an almost three-year-old daughter.

Primary topic: Family

1,612 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

A Deeper Look at National Public Radio – Judging Others

This NPR program was aired in November of 2010. I’d finished writing a “Deeper Look” movie review of “The Blind Side” last night. But, now it’s Sunday morning and I’m planting shrubs in my back yard. I’m hoping to turn my mud spot into a sea of green; it would feel so much better when I look at it.

Primary topic: Family

1,586 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Great Communications

A Deeper Look at Relationship Talk... If you want a full-of-respect, caring relationship, try this full-of-caring, respectful talk with anyone in your circle that you care about. It's especially important with your intimate partner.

Primary topic: Family

1,578 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

10 Ways to Build a Great Relationship with Your Child

A Deeper Look at How Parents Show Encouragement.

Primary topic: Family

1,547 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Pleasers are Really Naïve’ and Unaware

A Deeper Look at the Pleasing Personality.

Primary topic: Family

1,547 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Personal Beliefs Necessary For Self-Esteem

You probably already know that self-confidence (self-esteem) is necessary to feel happiness inside and to achieve success out in the world. So, increasing our awareness of ourselves is pretty important as we do our life journey. Let’s get acquainted with how a self-confident person thinks. Below you’ll see some positive thoughts or beliefs. As you read, ask yourself how many of these are true for you? - I believe I have value because I’m human. - I believe that I know myself, both my positives and negatives and that I accept them both.

Primary topic: Family

1,512 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Do You Talk to Your Intimate Partner by Telling or Asking?

A Deeper Look at “Talk” in Intimate Relations

Primary topic: Family

1,470 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

A Deeper Look at Defenses: Andy and Julie

A Deeper Look at the Defenses of Criticism and Blame.

Primary topic: Family

1,424 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Positive Self-Talk in Place of Defenses

A Deeper Look at Personality and Relationships.

Primary topic: Family

1,421 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Talking and Listening

A Deeper Look at Conversation in Relationship… Over time, observing myself and others, I notice how much we all just open our mouths and talk without any thinking or filtering. Most of us are reactive and on auto-pilot. Sometimes this careless conversation works okay but many times, it doesn’t, especially with your partner. Here are some ideas that might not have occurred to you. I hope they help. Talking Talk Plainly.

Primary topic: Family

1,294 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Crazy Drivers Make Me Mad

A Deeper Look at the Control Personality. Sam and I were having a conversation about why he’s depressed. I said that I knew his dad, Carl, had the same problem. Yeah, he thought his personality was like his dad’s in some ways. Like his dad, he’s angry a lot. (By the way, over time, chronic anger makes depression.)

Primary topic: Family

1,259 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

A Missing Personality Trait

A Deeper Look at Personality Traits In a Relationship When Ashley came to talk last night, I expected Mike to be with her. But instead, she was alone. He’d gone grocery shopping and had completely lost track of time. She was disappointed and frustrated at the same time. She and Mike are planning to marry in a year or so.

Primary topic: Family

1,190 views

By Joan ChamberlainRecently published1 topic

Whoever Said I Don’t Have To Do It Because I Don’t Want To?

A Deeper Look at the Comfort Personality. Sue is a stay-at-home mom, so she doesn’t work outside her home. When I asked how she spent her time on a typical day, she just mentioned play groups for her and Alex, or social time with her friends when Alex is in school. She didn’t mention house responsibilities, even though I know she has a large 5-bedroom home.

Primary topic: Family

1,148 views

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