Books by gay hendricks

Celebrate it with a big breath, just the way you’d celebrate your birthday by taking a big breath and blowing out all the candles on your cake.
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Here’s a new way: when the big stuff comes up, ask your partner if she or he is willing to join you as an equal partner on a learning journey.

I can produce as much as I need. Add on your "I wish I had done better ____" at the end if you must--AFTER you've let the positivity in.

4. Say this sentence in your mind as often as you like. Criticism. I give this my highest recommendation. Arguing. When I'm at my best, the exact thing I'm doing is ____
3. The gifted child is often convicted of stealing attention from other members of the family.

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The best way to handle most things in your Zone of Incompetence is to avoid doing them altogether. Close your eyes, and rest for a minute or so until your system settles down. I'm only in chapter 2, but so far it's pure gold. Even if you think you sucked, accept the compliment.

more responsibility
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The moment I made my appearance in the world, I was greeted with two big mixed messages: you’re a burden; and you’re a celebration. Illness and injuries.
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If you focus for a moment, you can always find some place in you that feels good right now.

In my relationship with _____________________, what do I need to say or do to feel complete and whole? The things you're great at AND love doing. Deflection. One unconscious solution gifted children devise is to turn down the volume on their genius so the others don’t feel threatened by it. This is the Upper Limit Problem at work.

This belief tells you to play it safe and stay small. Worry. When you feel you’re at a good stopping place, pause and rest for a minute or two before returning to your normal activities.