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Retiring the Cape

July 21, 2015 by D. A. Wolf 4 Comments

Reaching maturity helps us see our needs in a new light.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: definitions of success, guest, just say no, psychology, real women real life, Tracey, work life, work life balance

Now, Voyager…

September 29, 2014 by D. A. Wolf 2 Comments

A voyage to nowhere, except a place of peace.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies Tagged With: celebrities, classic films, Entertainment, fatigue, just say no, movies, people pleasers, productivity, rest

One Step Beyond “No”

July 8, 2014 by D. A. Wolf 4 Comments

How to say no when you need to… effectively.

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Business, compromise, decision-making, defining success, just say no, life skills, negotiation, self-esteem, women and self-esteem, women's issues

Telling Our Stories, Pleasingly

March 19, 2014 by D. A. Wolf 5 Comments

Are you a former people pleaser? Still struggling with the all-powerful “no?”

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: decision-making, friendship, just say no, people pleasing, people pleasing behaviors, psychology, ramble, real women real life, trust

Conflicts

January 9, 2012 by D. A. Wolf 14 Comments

It’s been the best of times. It’s been the worst of times. Okay, let me try that again – without lifting from the Literary Greats: It’s been a good few weeks, and a rough few weeks. Sometimes, there’s just not enough of you to go around. The kids (whatever their ages) want your attention. Your […]

Filed Under: Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: conflict, contradictions, dating over 40, dating over 50, guilt, just say no, Parenting, post-divorce dating, post-divorce life, Relationships, single mother guilt, Single Parenting, solo parenting

Dragon Salad and My Best Foot Forward

December 21, 2011 by D. A. Wolf 14 Comments

Parenting priorities, dreaming dragons, cleaning conundrums, conflicting needs. Stress, and relief.

Filed Under: Dreams, Lifestyle, Parenting Tagged With: communication, daily plate of crazy, holidays, just say no, managing stress, Parenting, parenting teenagers, parenting teens, time management, writing from dream

Backbone

August 24, 2011 by D. A. Wolf 14 Comments

When parenting requires the backbone to say no.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Parenting, Relationships, Single Moms, Tweens and Teens Tagged With: divorce, just say no, life skills, Marriage and Divorce, Parenting, parenting teens, people pleasing, psychology, resolve, single moms, single motherhood, taking risk

Just Say No

January 30, 2011 by D. A. Wolf 20 Comments

It’s Friday evening. My son pops into my room. I’m working on documents – there are papers and folders scattered all over the bed. “Hey Mom.” I look up. “Tomorrow night, I’m going downtown with friends.” I ask for details, and I tell him it sounds like fun. “I want to have a few people […]

Filed Under: Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: just say no, Marriage and Divorce, men and women, Parenting, people pleasing, women and self-esteem

People Pleasers: Just Say No

May 18, 2010 by D. A. Wolf 43 Comments

People pleasing behavior can be bad for your health.

Filed Under: Business, Lifestyle, Sexual Politics Tagged With: just say no, narcissism, Parenting, people pleasers, psychology, Relationships, self-care, self-interest, women's roles

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