by Yvette Erasmus | Sep 26, 2022 | Feelings
I’ve been feeling the heaviness of world events these days – perhaps you have too? In times like these, – when life feels heavy, tight, or chaotic, it helps me to remember that our feelings are just neutral data, giving us information about our...
by Yvette Erasmus | Jun 21, 2022 | Nonviolent Communication
If you’ve been feeling weary or disheartened and stuck in sticky emotional dynamics, I have a story for you this week. Last weekend, I found myself growing increasingly judgmental toward a particular family member, who I happen to love very much. She was irritating...
by Yvette Erasmus | Feb 18, 2020 | Personal Growth
“OMG, I hate all my friends,” a young woman said to me recently, “they only ever call when they need something. I feel so used.” While “feeling used” is actually an interpretation of an external event rather than a real feeling, it’s an...
by Yvette Erasmus | Apr 25, 2017 | Personal Growth
Last week, a leader called me to discuss a conflict that had arisen on her team.One of her team members had challenged a decision made by a colleague, who in turn responded with indignation and intensity.Sparks flew, tears flowed and everyone else at the meeting...
by Yvette Erasmus | Nov 22, 2016 | Nonviolent Communication
I dread family gatherings. Especially this year. In a few days, many of us will be spending time with families, and many of our families are politically divided.If you are anything like me, you may be wishing you had more choices than the disconnecting fight, flee...