top of page

Search


IT'S NOT MY JOB!
Explain that some people believe that “I am not responsible for anything” and others believe that “I am responsible for the things that I...

adinalisw
Sep 7, 20223 min read
8 views
0 comments


LETTING GO - A PRESCHOOL STORY
Explain that it is normal for us to get angry about certain things but that we can also choose not to be angry. Explain that some people...

adinalisw
Aug 24, 20223 min read
5 views
0 comments


I'M PROUD OF MYSELF-A PRESCHOOL STORY
Explain to that some people believe that “I’m can’t do anything right” and others believe that “I am proud of the things that I do well”...

adinalisw
Aug 10, 20222 min read
5 views
0 comments


ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE-A PRESCHOOL STORY
When I was working at a school as a social-emotional learning consultant, the educators that were most responsive to my work were the...

adinalisw
Jul 27, 20222 min read
10 views
0 comments


THE POWER OF PRESUMPTIONS - A PAL'S POETIC PERUSALS
When putting finger to keys, recent flourishes of expression tend to be distraught productions! Thus I contribute to poetry's patent pros...
adinalisw
Jun 28, 20221 min read
6 views
0 comments


THE PARENTING ROLLER COASTER
“Not now, honey, I have work to do. You want what? Fine, whatever. As long as it won’t make too much of a mess. Huh? No, sweetie, I...
adinalisw
Jun 23, 20223 min read
3 views
0 comments


THE ART OF RELATIONSHIP MAINTENANCE
“Out tonight sweetheart? How can we? The twins have their project due on Monday; my report has to be ready by Tuesday; the laundry’s...
adinalisw
Jun 16, 20222 min read
6 views
0 comments


YOU GOTTA KNOW WHEN TO FOLD 'EM
“I keep hoping that this is the one. No, he still doesn’t talk that much. But he’ll open up. Sure, he’s not that interested in doing...
adinalisw
Jun 10, 20223 min read
8 views
0 comments


HALLMARK, HARLEQUIN AND RELATIONSHIPS
“I’m telling you, the perfect person will show up at my doorstep. They will check off every single thing on my list. We will never have...
adinalisw
Jun 2, 20223 min read
6 views
0 comments


"JOYFIDENCE" AT WORK
“I really shouldn’t say anything. At least this is a known poison. I guess things are tolerable right now. If I offered to do more, I...
adinalisw
May 19, 20223 min read
9 views
0 comments


TIME WELL SPENT?
“Why is that pile of papers not straight? I know that’s not how I left it. What is going on? I know I just alphabetized those books –...
adinalisw
May 12, 20223 min read
5 views
0 comments


“THE SECRET OF LIFE IS ENJOYING THE PASSAGE OF TIME…”
“Just follow the ball. Sounded so simple. How clutzy can I be? Why can’t I get this? I missed every single volley. What is my...
adinalisw
May 4, 20223 min read
7 views
0 comments


INCREASING WIN-WIN RELATIONSHIPS
"Sure I remember our lunch plans. 1:00 right? Well, I guess I can make it for 12:00 if I change my doctor’s appointment. You want to...
adinalisw
Apr 27, 20223 min read
6 views
0 comments


SETTING POSSIBLE STANDARDS
“I can’t believe I did that. How stupid can one person be? I should have known better. What the heck was I thinking? What’s my problem?...
adinalisw
Apr 14, 20223 min read
10 views
0 comments


WHAT AM I REALLY WORTH?
“Sure, I’ll have more mashed potatoes. Be right back.” These family things always make me see how little I’ve accomplished. Brother...
adinalisw
Apr 6, 20222 min read
8 views
0 comments


HOW CAN I POSSIBLY LIKE MYSELF?
“Yuck – crooked teeth; graying hair that’s getting harder and harder to cover; a waist that I haven’t seen in a decade; - How can I...
adinalisw
Mar 30, 20222 min read
8 views
0 comments


WE CAN WORK IT OUT
“I started my morning behind some idiot going 25 in a 35. Followed in quick succession by my boss putting yet one more thing on my plate....
adinalisw
Mar 23, 20224 min read
6 views
0 comments


"CLAP ALONG IF YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPINESS IS TO YOU"
“Well, they finally got us seated before the line got any longer. But I really wanted a booth. Oh great, they have 150 pancake options...
adinalisw
Mar 16, 20223 min read
7 views
0 comments


WORRY PERISCOPE, DOWN!
Okay. What’s on my schedule? Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong today. My day is gonna suck. I know I’ll be stuck in traffic. ...
adinalisw
Mar 9, 20223 min read
7 views
0 comments


HOW ARE YOU FEELING?
“Did you ever do something and then a second later, wish that you hadn’t? Man, I wish I could rewind to the moment before I yelled at my...
adinalisw
Mar 1, 20223 min read
10 views
0 comments
bottom of page