Spring cleaning
I was not-quite--yet-spring cleaning my old computer files and came across this... I think I still agree with most of it! Bloody Molly Potter says....... ...on certainty Always be questioning of your own certainty. Never to assume that you know everything. Understand that it is human nature to tend to see only the evidence that supports your point of view. ...on problem solving When you have an emotional problem – you are best placed to solve it as only you know all the details of the problem and whether a solution will be palatable for you or not. So finding someone to listen can simply help you work out your own solution. ...on empathy Practise empathy. There is always something to be learnt from embracing another’s’ perspective. ..on judgement of others Negative subjective judgement of any individual never really helps.. ..on criticising Make suggestions rather than criticising. Criticising can induce defensiveness, suggestions can open people up. ...on what you ...