28 Aug

Do you know when your ego is in the way? When you get upset, defensive… When you’re comparing, competing...

23 Jul

Are You Being Defensive? Being defensive all the time not only gets exhausting, but it's also not the best way to respond. Next time you feel yourself getting defensive, ask yourself, 1) what are you defending and 2) is this the best way to respond? If it's not, then 3)...

07 Apr

Do you know when your ego is in the way? When you get upset, defensive… When you’re comparing, competing...

08 May

Being defensive has a time and a place, but if you feel like you have to be defensive all the time, this not only gets exhausting, but it's also, not the best way to respond. If you feel yourself getting defensive, ask yourself, what are you...

07 Jun

When you encounter negative feedback, do you get defensive or let it deflate or derail you? Even though it's never pleasant, here are a few tips to make negative feedback positive: - Be open to the feedback but don't take it too personally - If appropriate, thank...

17 Apr

When you encounter negative feedback, do you get defensive or let it deflate or derail you? Even though it's never pleasant, here are a few tips to make negative feedback positive: - Be open to the feedback but don't take it too personally - If appropriate, thank...

04 Apr

Do you know when your ego is in the way? When you get upset, defensive… When you’re comparing, competing...

When someone is angry, it's probably best to avoid getting angry in return, reacting defensively, or telling the other person to calm down.  If the person is really angry, it's probably best to get away from them and let them be, but sometimes it's best...

Do you get defensive when being criticised? Get defensive and you stop yourself from taking useful suggestions from the criticism. The next time criticism comes your way, try this: get your focus away from the negative tone of the criticism and focus on deep...

Good morning , Being defensive has its place but being overly defensive does not.  So the next time you're responding disproportionately to something, get clear about what you're defending & justifying; what's pushing your buttons? Learn to accept other people's point of view...