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The Best Remedy for Anger
Here’s a challenge for today: The next time you feel angry, about anything at all, press pause and just wait.
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A Hard-Headed Woman
Stubborn. Tenacious. Determined. Obstinate. These are all synonyms for what Cat Stevens (his name back then) called “hard-headed.”
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Resentment
Whenever we avoid conflict, in order to escape the discomfort, we invite a far more unpleasant companion: resentment.
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The (Two) Best Phrases You Can Say
Today we reveal the very best phrase we humans can say to one another, if we wish to create the peace and happiness we all crave, both within ourselves and among others. And…it’s a tie.
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The 4th Best Phrase You Can Say
When you need to pause after hearing bad news, try “tell me more.” It’s a great way to calm your emotional reactivity, and increase your approachability, during any crisis.
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Blaming Your Mate
Claiming you’re blameless In all your marital woes Seals a mate-less fate. Peace begins with pause,
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How Can I Teach My Kids to Be Respectful?
Last Saturday night, we had a fantastic Power of Pause event. Parents from near and far joined us at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, and we laughed with each other, and learned from one another.
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The 3rd Worst Phrase You Can Say
This phrase should only be allowed if we’re throwing our arms up in resignation while we say it, because that’s what we’re doing—resigning.
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A Magic Wand for the World
If you had a magic wand, one which could change the world’s thinking about just one thing, what would it be?