Control is a particularly insidious form of HeadTrash that we’ve all encountered. Whether it’s the rigid rules our parents imposed on us, a spouse’s insistence that they alone manage the household finances, or a micromanaging boss, being subject to another person’s controlling behavior breeds resentment and conflict. No wonder the word “control” is often linked… Continue reading Control? Meet Freak
Makarios Consulting Blog
Tag: Makarios Consulting
Paranoia: Destroyer of Trust
Sometimes in life you discover that you were left out of a meeting or event with friends, loved ones, or co-workers. If you’re like most of us, you might briefly wonder why you weren’t included, but then quickly dismiss it from your mind. But, if you’re not careful, a reasonable reaction to a random event… Continue reading Paranoia: Destroyer of Trust
Guilt Trip
One journey we’ve all gone on at one time or another in life is the guilt trip. It’s a road to perdition that we usually travel unwillingly, driven by a friend, relative, or co-worker who manipulates our emotions so that we do their bidding. Falling for this classic HeadTrash behavior more than once is a… Continue reading Guilt Trip
Dealing with the Debilitating Power of Anger
Significant media coverage this election cycle has focused on the angry American voter and why a highly charged political environment is fueling the rise of non-traditional Presidential candidates on both sides of the spectrum. We’ve seen anger at political rallies, debates and even in the language of social media outbursts used by some candidates. Anger… Continue reading Dealing with the Debilitating Power of Anger
HeadTrash 2: Dealing with and Overcoming Other People’s Junk
Tim Thomas and Tish Squillaro wrote their first book, HeadTrash, as a guide to help people identify their own emotional baggage standing in the way of success. In HeadTrash2, the authors offer tips on how to recognize the same behavior in others, and the best methods for preventing the poor behavior of those around you… Continue reading HeadTrash 2: Dealing with and Overcoming Other People’s Junk
Plan: What’s Your VOMP Solution? (Part 4/4)
Over the last three weeks, we’ve covered the first three stages of the VOMP (Ventilation, Ownership, Moccasins, Plan) method for resolving conflicts. This week, we’ll discuss the final stage – the Plan. The Plan is where you strive for, and commit to, a solution. The first three steps – Ventilation, Ownership, Moccasins – help improve… Continue reading Plan: What’s Your VOMP Solution? (Part 4/4)