Hi everyone,
Well, here I am in week seven!!! I am on a completely emotional roller coaster. I feel great for 5 mins., bad for 10. At this point am supposed to feel much better? Or, am I wantting to much to fast? I talked to my doctor, he wants to wait and see how I am doing in a few weeks, before we discuss meds. I know I also don't feel as good because I have had the flu. I haven't been able to exercise, or even eat lately. I ,also, haven't been able to leave the house, being sick and all. I hope I will feel better in a couple of days. Thanks everyone!!!

Grateful,
Thank you so much!!! I guess I was stuck in a rut this morning. I guess I had a case of the "poor me's". Thanks for turning my day around!!!

Donna

I did this session several months ago. I am still struggling with finding a balance between assertive and aggressive. I feel like everytime I speak up, unless I do it in this way that feels very fake and overly sweet, I cause a bunch of waves. You see, I am a private piano teacher and I am constantly finding myself a little unsure of how to make corrections when the parents do something that isn't right-like pay me the wrong amount of money or something(even if it was already on the policy sheet!). Basically anytime I have to somehow tell them what they are doing is not appropriate under my policy. Not to mention, I am only 20 and many of them could be my mother so its realy hard. Any suggestions?
Krissy

Krissy,
I posted a reply before, and for some reason it did not posted. So, I'll try again! Here goes!!
I don't know how much I can help. Unfortunately, I have been having I hard time lately.
My advice to you is to look at how important your work is. Your work is as important as anyone elses!! You deserve to get compensated for your efforts. Believe in yourself and what you do.
I think it is only natural for you to feel fake when act assertive. After all, assertiveness is a new skill. Things always feel strange when you make a change. Take baby steps.........in time this will become a part of you. After a while it will feel more natural.
Good luck!! Take care of yourself!! I hope this helps!!!

Donna