Joyce Marter

Joyce Marter recently wrote a Huffington Post blog on how to free yourself by being direct. Below is an excerpt from the blog: “I’m a recovering people pleaser. Like many people (especially women), I was raised to be “nice” and put others’ needs before my own.” You can read the full blog here

Joyce Marter recently wrote a Huffington Post blog on 10 tips for resolving conflict. Below is an excerpt from the blog: “Conflict is a normal and natural aspect of relationships. As human beings, we are primed to respond to stress with a “fight” or “flee” response. Often, neither of these choices is appropriate.” You can … Read more

Joyce Marter recently wrote a Huffington Post blog on how to practice empathy for better relationships at work and at home. Below is an excerpt from the blog: “The ability to listen empathically — relating to and understanding the perspective, position and feelings of others — is a tremendously important capability in both personal and … Read more

Joyce Marter wrote a Huffington Post blog on how to recover from a shame attack. Below is an excerpt from the blog: “One of my friends, who is a therapist, accidentally drunk-dialed her male client (rather than her ex-boyfriend) and played a love song into his voicemail after saying she missed him. The next morning, … Read more

Joyce Marter recently wrote a Huffington Post blog on how to end self-sabotage and welcome joy in the new year. Below is an excerpt from the blog: “Say good-bye to your former self and thank him or her for all you have learned. Welcome your BEST self in the new year and watch your dreams … Read more