Etiquette

“Just thinking about doing someone a favor is important. Not actually doing the favor. Thinking about being generous. New research shows that’s enough for a lift.” Lizzie Post Source: Awesome Etiquette – Episode #162: Happy Birthday, No Gifts Please

“It’s important to set good boundaries so people know how to help you. They want to help. They want to participate well. It’s up to you to let them know. You recognize their good intentions. You recognize their place of care, concern and a willingness to help that this is coming from.” “Even if it…

Podcasts I listen to: Feeling Good – Psychiatrist and Author David Burns discusses mood improvement tips and exercises. Happier with Gretchen Rubin – Gretchen (author of The Happiness Project and The Four Tendencies) and her sister Elizabeth Craft (TV writer) discuss habits Happier in Hollywood – Liz Craft and Sarah Fain discuss the struggles as…

“The art of good conversation is an art. There are no hard fast rules. Conversation is an improvisation. It happens in the moment. It’s about a toolbox that you bring to that improvisation. The more tools in your toolbox the better the conversation is going to be. The more options you’re going to have. “Some…