by Yvette Erasmus | Mar 13, 2017 | Communication, NVC
While teaching in Bali, I got into a massive power struggle with a 12th grade student (let’s call him James).He went surfing before school and a sense of entitlement learned – in part – from his well-known and powerful father. At a school serving students...
by Yvette Erasmus | Mar 7, 2017 | Communication, NVC
Over the last week I found myself increasingly mindful about where I put my attention, time and money.I’ve been more intentional than ever about what media I consume and about where I spend my money. I firmly believe that we “vote” for the world we want...
by Yvette Erasmus | Feb 28, 2017 | Compassion, NVC, Communication, Connection, presence
A post-it note on my office wall reminds me:”Stop loving people for who they could be, or who you want them to be, and start loving people for who they actually are, right now.”Strangely enough, this is not easy.Sometimes the way that people show up in the...
by Yvette Erasmus | Aug 23, 2016 | Communication, Reactivity, NVC, Dialogue, Relationships, Universal Human Needs, Empowerment, Self-sabotage, Slowing Down, Compassion
This week I have the pleasure of responding directly to a question that someone recently sent me: I was recently having a conversation with my sister about how to gracefully bow out of a situation when we know we need to give ourselves time to re-energize.I...
by Yvette Erasmus | Aug 16, 2016 | NVC, Communication, Self-sabotage, Compassion
Recently my 18-year old step-daughter shared a compelling piece of wisdom with me that I want to pass on to you!You know those situations where someone does something unexpected or surprising and you really don’t like it?Perhaps your feelings get hurt, or you think...
by Yvette Erasmus | Aug 9, 2016 | NVC, Communication, Universal Human Needs, Empowerment, Slowing Down, Compassion
Some days, I am simply not ready to be a grown-up. At all.Waking up with anxiety recently, I buried myself deeper into bed.Free floating thoughts about finances, major life decisions, relationships, and a harsh critical voice pointing out all my failings and failures...
