“Unfortunately, once we have reacted, there is no way to undo our impact.” — Kathy Obear Impact Copy Share Image
“We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” ~ Carlos Castaneda” — Kathy Obear Work Copy Share Image
“The ability to observe without evaluation is the highest form of intelligence.” ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti” — Kathy Obear Intelligence Copy Share Image
“What happened? What were you feeling and thinking? On the -10 to +10 Scale, how intense were your emotions? How did you… — Kathy Obear Emotions Copy Share Image
“We can also use The Cycle as we anticipate how we may feel triggered in future situations. We can imagine how we… — Kathy Obear Feel Triggered Copy Share Image
“The young child asked, “Which one will win the fight?” And the grandfather replied, “Whichever one you feed.” If we replay and… — Kathy Obear Children Copy Share Image
“However, in my experience, it takes significant skill to be grounded enough to intentionally choose effective responses. And one of the biggest… — Kathy Obear Reacting Impulsively Copy Share Image
“Keep a list in your journal of all the ways you have responded productively in difficult situations, as well as the impact… — Kathy Obear Writer Copy Share Image
“While I may not appreciate someone’s actions in the moment, it is useful to try to understand and relate to the possible… — Kathy Obear Compassion Copy Share Image
“We “create our own reality” by how we choose to make meaning and interpret situations we encounter. Our story creates our feelings,… — Kathy Obear Reality Copy Share Image
“When our feelings are extremely high, we probably shouldn’t trust our initial perceptions or thoughts. If we have an intense, disproportionate reaction,… — Kathy Obear Feelings Extremely Copy Share Image
“If she had, instead, assumed that her colleague was being curious, possibly wanting to know what he needed to do to be… — Kathy Obear Colleague Copy Share Image
“Holding On, Letting Go,” that was offered through the National Training Laboratory (NTL).” — Kathy Obear Holding Copy Share Image
“I look in the mirror through the eyes of the child that was me.” ~ Judy Collins” — Kathy Obear Children Copy Share Image
“Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the… — Kathy Obear Ask yourself Copy Share Image
“To create new positive tracks, add this practice to your morning routine: Imagine 3-4 activities you have planned for the day State… — Kathy Obear Habits Copy Share Image
“my mentor and co-teacher lovingly gave me some feedback and told me that my content was useful but the way I engaged… — Kathy Obear Learning Copy Share Image
“Just like an athlete improves their performance by visualizing success, we can anticipate potential triggers and practice effective responses. In your journal,… — Kathy Obear Success Copy Share Image
