Having good boundaries is not the same as being violent, and enforcing rules is not coercion.

In this week's episode, we unpack a professor's desire to limit coercion and violence in her classroom and her desire to create a tight container that supports and respects participant sharing.

We consider:

• 2:52 Can mandatory attendance be in line with nonviolence?
• 10:52 How can I create a tight container nonviolently?
• 11:46 Having good boundaries is not the same as being violent.

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It can be hard to enjoy work f you're in a power up/power down situation with a boss who consistently criticizes you.

It is especially challenging if you don't trust the perspective that your supervisor has.

In today's mini-episode, we discuss strategies for handling criticism at work in ways that build understanding and reduce tension.

Although a clean and tidy resolution may not always be possible, it is an option to go to bat for yourself and your needs, while also actively listening to what your boss offers.

In this episode we explore:

• 4:34 My boss' criticism feels like a way to control me
• 5:58 Her criticism tells you about her, not about you
• 10:42 Personalizing - not generalizing - impact
• 13:42 Reflecting her to her
• 14:09 Sitting in the tension of two perspectives

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High self-esteem is important because it influences how individuals perceive themselves, interact with others, and navigate the world around them.

By fostering healthy self-esteem, individuals can cultivate resilience, confidence, and well-being, laying the foundation for a fulfilling and satisfying life.

When our self-esteem is lower than we'd like, there's one fool-proof way to bolster it: by resting in our own goodness.

This week's podcast discusses some practical steps we can take to increase our own sense of self-worth.

We discuss:

• 4:49 When demand energy robs us of the joy of giving
• 13:55 A script for building intimacy by using curiosity
• 21:22 Is it ok to change my mind frequently?
• 25:54 A multi-faceted prescription for deeper connection with others
• 28:04 How do I navigate family gatherings when my relatives say hurtful things?
• 33:40 Tips for increasing self-worth

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