Category Archives: inspirational

People Who Can’t Say “Please” and “Thank You” Have a Problem

Posted on September 24, 2019 by This Woman Writes

The words “please” and “thank you” are great equalizers. When we use them, we’re saying to another person, “I am asking you to do something as a favor to me, and I am grateful for your willingness to do it.” … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Trust Our Own Judgment

Posted on September 19, 2019 by This Woman Writes

It’s amazing — and sad — how little we trust our own judgment. Of course, it’s not unusual. We’ve been trained since childhood to listen to the teacher, follow the pastor, accede to the dictates of the doctor, nod at … Continue reading →

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Nobody Likes Waiting

Posted on September 6, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Waiting is something that few, if any, people do well. “I’m just impatient,” some say, as if that were unusual and distinctive. It’s along the lines of announcing, “I like to travel and do fun things,” or, “I sure do … Continue reading →

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Home Is a Treasure That No One Can Buy

Posted on September 2, 2019 by This Woman Writes

“I feel at home here.” When someone says this, most people instantly understand what they mean. They feel welcome, safe, accepted, free to be themselves without judgment or criticism. They are surrounded by people who love them, things that matter. … Continue reading →

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Are We Truly a Divided People?

Posted on August 29, 2019 by This Woman Writes

We are an agitated people. Surrounded by media, saturated with “news,” inundated by commentary and analysis, we begin and end and live our days in an atmosphere of fear and anxiety, us versus them, right versus left, and this right … Continue reading →

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Managing Thinking, Creative People — Why?

Posted on August 26, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Look it up on the Internet sometime: how to manage people. It’s something business and corporation interests obsess about: How to Manage People Who Don’t Want to Be Managed Managing Difficult People Don’t Manage: Lead Be the Leader That People … Continue reading →

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How Many Friends Is “Normal”?

Posted on August 23, 2019 by This Woman Writes

When we live too much in the imaginary world of TV, movies, and social media, we start to believe that fantasy is reality. Take friendship, for example. In the land of myths, six to eight young, attractive, witty men and … Continue reading →

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So American — Assigning Value Numbers to People

Posted on August 21, 2019 by This Woman Writes

In the U.S., we pride ourselves on being a classless society, but we’re really not. We have our Hollywood idols, our political royalty, our Silicon Valley Influencers, and a selection of Instagram celebrities who are famous because . . . … Continue reading →

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Too Much Stuff? Yes, It’s Stressful

Posted on August 16, 2019 by This Woman Writes

It’s fun to have things, nice things — a car that works, comfortable furniture, books and mugs and clothing and kitchen appliances and meaningful knick knacks — stuff. And, in the United States, most of us have a lot of … Continue reading →