How to Set Boundaries for Holiday Guests and Be a Good Guest

The holidays represent different things for different people. For many people, the holidays mean parties, entertaining and house guests, which means extra work and preparation. Can you be a good hostess and set  boundaries for house guests? Absolutely. In fact, if you don't set some expectations, you may wind up in your local hospital psych ward with HSD - Holiday Stress Disorder (term mine). Here is a list of expectations, boundaries and protocol for house guests. Read more...

How to Stand Up for Yourself to a Bully

How to Stand Up to a Bully
We know that bullying is a sign of insecurity on the bully's part. But to the victim, bullies don't seem insecure; they seem like a nightmare. If you are dealing with a would-be bully, here is a proactive guide to take that bully by the horns and get him out of your path.
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