taking personally – Page 6 – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

Donald Trump Leads the Way in Disrespecting Personal Boundaries

Sep 16, 2015

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This 2016 Presidential Primary campaign has become a free-for-all for showing disrespect by crossing personal boundaries. And Donald Trump is leading the pack in displaying out-of-bounds behavior.

It’s Just Not Fair – In the Worlds of Donald Trump and Amazon.com

Aug 30, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

There is a similarity between the worlds of Donald Trump and Amazon.com – too much emphasis on being treated unfairly, and a culture of disrespect, rudeness, bullying, and rejection.

Trumped Up and Slammed Down -The 2016 Presidential Primaries

Jul 31, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The 2016 Republican Primaries are already full of mean-spirited exchanges as well as surreal laughable drama – much like watching Theatre of the Absurd.

The Supremes and Personal Attacks — What Happened to Dignity?

Jun 29, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The history-making decisions by the Supreme Court have been tainted by in-house sniping, public shaming and mockery of the majority opinions. Can dignity ever be restored?

Prison: An Unlikely Place for Finding Freedom

Apr 21, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Prisons are unlikely places to find freedom, yet examples abound: inmates find the freedom to be themselves and both prisoners and stray cats discover freedom and opportunity to give and receive – even behind bars.

The Heavy Burden of Keeping Secrets

Mar 31, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Lying leads to the burden of secrets which are toxic to both personal and workplace relationships. Secret-keeping is often learned in our families and woven into the fabric of our lives.

Tips for Talking to the Turkeys at the Table

Nov 24, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Thanksgiving gives us a reason and permission to allow gratitude into our lives. Also the opportunity to try out some tips for talking to the turkeys at the holiday table.

A Spanking or Beating or Whipping or Whuppin?

Sep 30, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Family Violence including Domestic and Child Abuse can lead to ever-present anxiety, depression, compromised self-respect and respect for others. The ‘Flight, Fight or Freeze’ response continues to become activated by stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol into adulthood.

The Drama Triangle: Eye-Opening View of Relationship Interactions!

Jul 28, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The Drama Triangle is an eye-opening way of looking at problematic relationships – both in the workplace and at home. Awareness of the Victim, Persecutor and Rescuer roles helps stop hurt feelings, misunderstandings, anger, resentment and taking things personally.

Limiting Factors and Defining Characteristics: What Are Yours?

Jun 28, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Letting our early experiences and traumas define us can contribute to a replay of hurts from the past. Let’s look at how our Defining Characteristics and Limiting Factor affect our potential for living life.

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