take personally – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

Play Nice or I’m Gonna Take My Marbles and Go Home

Jan 30, 2016

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Donald Trump is a master of deflecting questions – avoiding discussing his policies and plans. Instead he uses humor, provocative comments and finger-pointing.

Held Hostage by Sears

Apr 23, 2010

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Does it drive you crazy to be at the mercy of delivery or repair people? How do you cope with waiting around all day for someone to show up?

All Frenzied Up – A Look at Mob Mentality

Aug 31, 2009

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Elayne Savage, PhD

As mob behavior runs rampant these days, the country becomes even more polarized. Mob behavior shows itself at Town Hall meetings – in the form of bullying, threats and intimidation. Can we protect ourselves from the effects of this onslaught?

Reinventing Thanksgiving – New Perspectives on Appreciation and Gratitude

Nov 20, 2008

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Thanksgiving takes on new meaning this year. The daily dose of doom and gloom opens the door to new possibilities for appreciation and gratitude.

Accusations, Projections and Rejections – More Lessons from the 2008 Election Campaign

Oct 28, 2008

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The 2008 Election Campaign spews forth accusations and psychological projection. Here’s how this daily dose of finger pointing affects our relationships.

Workplace Nightmares Revisited

Jul 28, 2008

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Anxiety arises about prospect of seeing people from previous nightmarish work experiences. Handling the memories of workplace harassment and feelings of rejection that return.

Miscommunicating, Misstepping and Missing the Relationship Boat

Mar 13, 2007

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Miscommunication leads to misunderstandings, missteps and feelings of rejection. How to get your personal and professional relationships back on course and keep them there.

Is That All There Is? (After Holiday Editon) – Handling Expectations and Disappointments

Jan 7, 2007

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Elayne Savage, PhD

After-Holiday Let down? How to deal with gift-giving dilemmas, family get-togethers and other expectations and disappointments.

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