Communication Skills

Better Communication – Better Boomer Relationships

Published on March 1, 2012 by Curt Gorlick

If you think someone has to win, you both lose.

Just because we get older doesn’t mean we get wiser. Actually, for boomers it often means that we just get stuck in our younger way of doing things. Here’s an example.

I remember talking with a new client. She was feeling quite…

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How To Escape The What-If Trap

Published on August 18, 2011 by Curt Gorlick

Escaping The What-Ifs Of LifeFor the longest time I struggled with the idea of making up my mind for what I truly wanted in life. What held me back was the thought that my decision was permanent. I don’t know where that idea came from, but it colored my every thought.

The What-Ifs took on a life of their own and filled my mind with doubt…

“What if I make the wrong decision?”

“What if I fail?”

“What if I make a fool of myself?”

All those “What If’s” kept me paralyzed from taking a leap of faith. As a result I stayed stuck in my comfort zone for years never deciding what I wanted.  This indecision not only kept me stuck, it caused me to not live true to my values. It caused me to give up my boundaries and most importantly, I lost who I was in the process.

I didn’t realize it at the time, but the moment I lost who I was at my core was the moment I started losing my “Happy.” Continue reading...

Accountability: Is it Important?

Published on March 31, 2011 by Curt Gorlick

Accountability is one of the most overlooked and undervalued pieces of the puzzle to achieving personal and business goals. Without accountability many things in your life would not be present. In fact, lack of accountability could be the biggest reason why you don’t currently have what you want in life.

When you choose the wrong person to be accountable to it is counter-productive and a waste of precious time and money. Here are some examples of choosing the wrong person to keep you accountable. Continue reading...

I Used To Be Happy — What Happened?

Published on January 27, 2011 by Curt Gorlick

Becoming Aware!

I talk with a lot of people who say they are tired of living the way they’re feeling now.  I often ask, “What are you feeling now?”

The some common answers I get are:

  • “I’m not exactly sure what I’m feeling.  I just know I’m frustrated and disappointed with the people in my life.”
  • “I’m very angry because I go out of my way to help my siblings and friends and they don’t appreciate me.”

What Did You Say “YES” to for 2011?

Published on January 20, 2011 by Curt Gorlick

Just a few short weeks ago you and millions of others Declared, Promised and made New Year’s Resolutions.  Are you still on track to achieve what you said you wanted? If you’re like most people you made your resolutions without a plan and without knowing how to get them or who to talk with to help you.

What makes 2011 different than all the others years in regard to getting what you want?  What are you going to do differently?  Ok, ok, I know. One of your resolutions might be to have better relationships with the people you say you love and want to be with. Continue reading...

10 Tips for Handling Strained Relationships During the Holidays

Published on December 21, 2010 by Curt Gorlick

This is the time of year when many people feel stressed and not wanting (needing) to be with family.  All your bad feelings come up as you remember how past holidays went.

Remember your thoughts just last year?

“I’m never going to do that again!”

“I can’t believe those…

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