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Why Bother Wanting Support?
By Terese Luikens | Feb 12, 2026 | Communication, Learning, Relationships
Wanting Support? None of us do well in life without the affirmation from someone else which is why those who allow others to prop them up so to speak, know best how to prop others up as well. There are a variety of ways to brace, advocate, and champion others. Support can take the form…
Read More → Why Bother Wanting Respect?
By Terese Luikens | Feb 10, 2026 | Communication, Mental Health, Misc
Wanting Respect To respect someone means treating them with dignity, understanding and as you would like to be treated. Respect includes extending common courtesy such as saying “please,” “thank you” and “excuse me.” Respecting others means acknowledging a stranger with a nod or a smile. Do you notice when respect is missing? Do you notice…
Read More → Why Bother Wanting to be Remembered?
By Terese Luikens | Feb 8, 2026 | Misc
Wanting to be Remembered We have no control over whether or not we’ll be remembered by anyone, nor do we have any control over how we’ll be remembered. The only control we have is to live our lives in such a way that we’ll leave a memorable impression. Sometimes, I’m remembered by some of my…
Read More → Why Bother Valuing Feedback?
By Terese Luikens | Feb 6, 2026 | Communication
Valuing Feedback Our choices are our choices. But when someone affirms, acknowledges and agrees with a choice we make, then it gives us the assurance that we are on the right track. But, what happens when we want affirmation from someone and that affirmation is absent? Not everyone will agree with all our choices all…
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