Comments on: When your Relationships are Good, your Life is Good

By: Jo-Ann Downey

Jo-Ann Downey — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:10:50 +0000

Alison,

Thank you very much! I enjoyed your article as well- especially the focus on being “real”/100% present in relationships. My intention is to be easily and naturally 100% present in my loving with myself, others, and all situations and circumstances!

By: Alison

Alison — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:15:59 +0000

I love this article! I completely agree that positivity and purpose are the best things people can bring to any social situation. It’s even more important in intimate relationships. Thanks for presencing these 2 simple, important attitudes that have certainly made a difference in my relationships.

Here’s a related article I think you will enjoy, “How to have a successful healthy relationship: Three essential ingredients”: http://www.erwandavon.com/relationship-blog/archives/228.

Check it out and let us know what you think!

By: what is an intention, definition of intention, why are intentions important

what is an intention, definition of intention, why are intentions important — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:58:34 +0000

[...] shared in “When your Relationships are Good, your Life is Good”, an intention is a clear and positive statement of an outcome you want to experience. An intention [...]

By: The 93% Impact of Nonverbal Communication

The 93% Impact of Nonverbal Communication — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:31:06 +0000

[...] You may want to change a verbal or nonverbal communication habit by using a 33 day process. Please refer to “2 Essential Guidelines to Create a New Habit” and “When your Relationships are Good, your Life is Good.” [...]

By: Time Management, time management tips

Time Management, time management tips — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:23:30 +0000

[...] with or without you having a personal or professional vision or intention. Although, as shared in “When your Relationships are Good, Your Life is Good”, your intentions guide your thoughts, attitude and actions; therefore, your intentions influence the [...]

By: expressing your needs, the importance of expressing your needs

expressing your needs, the importance of expressing your needs — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:18:11 +0000

[...] It is a great practice to start conversations, especially of this nature, by stating your intention. For example, “My intention is to gracefully express myself to you in a way that has a positive impact on our relationship.” For more information on intentions, see “When your Relationships are Good, your Life is Good.” [...]

By: benefits of friends, benefits of friendships

benefits of friends, benefits of friendships — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:12:18 +0000

[...] make a commitment to spend quality time with friends. In doing so, your intentions and attitude (“When your Relationships are Good, your Life is Good”), your listening skills (“Silence is Golden…and Pauses are Too”), how you see others (“Seeing [...]

By: Jo-Ann Downey

Jo-Ann Downey — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:08:11 +0000

Socorro- thanks for highlighting the use of open-ended questions with teenagers!

By: Socorro Diaz

Socorro Diaz — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:05:12 +0000

I am definitely learning to use more open ended questions with my beloved teenager daughter, teens are very good subjects to practice;)!

i love the poem not judging people!!
thank you angel Jo-ann for this soulful work of yours!

LOVE,
Socorro

By: Benefits of Open-Ended Questions

Benefits of Open-Ended Questions — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:31:11 +0000

[...] shared in “When your Relationships are Good, your Life is Good” and “Seeing from your Heart”, where you are coming from (your attitude and intention) impacts [...]