Dr. Gary Carlson

Nikki, You are a busy person! It is important to lead a balanced life and not leave those things that help you be healthy and happy. Balance in your life will accomplish this. Practice a healthy life style, mental activity that is rewarding, exercise and spiritual rejuvenation. Dr. Gary Carlson

Amberly, Good for you. Your faith keeps you with hope and purpose Dr. Gary Carlson

Jeffery, Stinking thinking will always bring you down. Please the book by Lou Tice, "Positive Self-Talk". You will find this a great introduction to thinking differently. Dr. Gary Carlson

Alainna, Objectivity and empathy for the parties is a great approach to a solution. Another technique is never to let yourself become emotionally involved. It seems your approach is a good method to resolve most issues. Dr. Gary Carlson

Xiomara, I like your approach to keep it at the level it started. But it is important to be cognizant of the situation. Listening is 87% of our communication with anyone. Good listening helps us to address the situation professionally and with empathy. Dr. Gary Carlson

Xiomara, The way we deal with confrontations is the ability to recognize the diversity of people we deal with in our place of work. Knowing knowing how to approach people may be different and it takes our ability to analyze each of these situations. You will learn to address each of the situations by using the techniques that best fit the instances. Dr. Gary Carlson

Sara, When having a confrontation with someone either in positive or negative conversation will happen in life. The secret to your comfort level is to know yourself and be comfortable with your views, principles and capabilities. Emotion often is the factor that lets confrontation get out of hand. The best way to communicate is not to let yourself escalate your emotion into the conversation. Remain in control by your ability to stay non-emotional. Listening is 87% part of education. Listen, remain calm and speak with confidence helps to keep the conversation on the right track. Dr. Gary Carlson

Arlinda, Your approach is admirable. Each of us need a balance in our lives to deal with stress. The balance consists of good health habits, exercise, mental leisure activity and spiritual rejuvenation. Dr. Gary Carlson

Caren, Good planning makes a world of difference. When the crisis may be a little different than planned the strategy may be the same with some adjustments. Stress can be reduced when you are prepared. Dr. Gary Carlson

Lisa, Listening is 87% part of communication. Your technique of listening is the first step in the right the direction. Sometimes people get off track when they allow personal feelings about each other get in the way of the true mission. By working it out as you suggest allows the people to take a second look at their position. Through diplomacy and your guidance most issues can be solved. Dr. Gary Carlson