Why is it that with friends our compassion and empathy flows, but when it comes to ourselves, we are quick to critically judge? Those parts of you that are overly critcally, sad, or uncertain... don't judge. Get curious. If you look deep enough, they'll let you in on all kinds of secrets, and get you closer to the true you.
Intentionally yours,
Lisa
Thanks to my friend John for suggesting this link as a follow-up to last week's posts! Susan Cain, author of 'Quiet', explains in this video how we live in a society that promotes and rewards extroverts. This video explains why fostering environments in schools and workplaces that encourage introverted behavior (as well as extroverted) is so important. Take a peeksy... this'll be my final posting on the topic of extroversion/ introversion. ;)
"There's zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.” (Susan Cain)
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts.html
Do you agree??
Intentionally yours,
~Lisa
Ring a bell with anyone?? Don't be afraid to 'speak'... you know you wanna!
Intentionally yours,
~Lisa
I always thought introverts were the quiet, shy ones who sat in the corner and preferred a book to a juicy conversation with a group of friends, but I've recently heard that introversion versus extroversion is more determined from where a person derives their personal energy.... solitude (introverts) or by talking with and being around others (extroverts). As a teen and young adult, I would have easily placed myself in the extrovert category, but when I consider the above mentioned thought, I'd say I'm more of an introvert... maybe even an 'ambivert'?? Sure I enjoy hanging with my fam and my home girls, but when it comes to re-energizing, I NEED my alone time... quiet reflective moments to process and integrate what's going on in my life. Is it possible to change over time or do you believe this is an inherent personality characteristic? Take this quiz to help determine where you fit on the spectrum, and then consider how your type affects your relationships with others. Is your partner the same type as you or different?? Your children?? Understanding where you're each coming from can help immensely. And (surprise, surprise), marriage and family therapists can help you determine how being different or the same from those close to you can affect your interactions as well as offer tools for how to apply this knowledge to better your relationships!
Intentionally yours,
~Lisa
As children are either just underway or about to start the new school year, my pledge to myself and my family is to remember the above quote. As parents, if we do for our children what they are developmentally able to do for themselves, we miss a valuable opportunity for our children to experience their competence and gain confidence. So kiddos, you are on your own for SCHOOL LUNCHES this year! I'M doing YOU a favor! .... However, I am taking orders for healthy options to have around the house. What age-appropriate tasks are you having your children take on?
I hope everyone is set for a FABULOUS start to the 2012-2013 school year!
Intentionally yours!
~Lisa
Lisa M. Hunter, M.A., LMFT