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Do you have a practice?  I’m not talking about Spanish, piano, or handwriting practice I’m talking about a routine that you intentionally set up that helps you achieve a specific, measurable goal.  When you have an intentional practice, that you implement in a routine way, it becomes a habit. We are creatures of habit, and if we don’t drive the train on what that habit is, you may find yourself with a not so helpful routine, that becomes a habit you need to break. In today’s episode, we dive into what a practice is, and how you can benefit from creating one. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What is a practice How a routine becomes a habit Patterns that humans crave The productivity myth What time of day does a practice work for you When a bad habit creeps into your schedule Tag me on Instagram with your practice Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara:  Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types Newsworthy Tina Mitchell Lunch & Learn © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Did you do some re-prioritising last year?  With all of the unexpected ‘unprecedented events’ last year a lot of us have reprioritized the way we work and play.  Many found this past year super productive while others, not so much.  We don’t often think about productivity until we are either feeling overwhelmed, or starting a new year. Productivity and overwhelm are two sides of a coin. Balance is what we seek, predictability but as business owners, leaders and bosses, change is inevitable and remaining flexible while also being productive is the goal Strong boundaries are necessary to avoid falling prey to overwhelm.  In today’s episode, we dive into the best way that you can find balance and create a schedule that works for you while auditing what works, and what doesn’t. The truth about productivity with productivity expert Amber De La Garza. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Micro-boundary breaches on your time How small steps can make a huge impact 3 steps to better boundaries How your boundaries are impacted Where overwhelm comes from The number one struggle people have Magical thinking Productivity as a small business Entrepreneurial struggles Triggers that get in your way Balance in the real world Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources from Guest: Amber De La Garza Website Conquer Your Email Masterclass Productivity Training © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

In Ariana Grande’s song Thank You; Next, she runs down some relationships she has had and what she has learned from them, how she has found wisdom and gratitude even in those that did not work out as planned.  Lessons don’t always come in life-changing monolithic events, like a pandemic, or a job change, which are those moments where there was a marked before and after (the event), there is before the pandemic and (hopefully soon), an after.  Most life changing lessons come in small imperceptible shifts that are only visible in hindsight, that gain clarity through reflection. 2020 has had a lot of that dreaded phrase, unprecedented events, join me in the lessons and gratitudes I have uncovered for 2020. Thank you; next... What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Year in review We’ve been through some things When you normalize abnormal behavior Embracing change Intentional reflection Some Gramma tiny’isms How reflection leads to growth The forest through the trees Everything in moderation (including moderation) Wonder what it’s like to work with a coach? Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Manipulative people have an arsenal of tactics they will use against you. Blame-Shifting is one of the big ones. When it is used by a boss or co-worker, it can create a toxic environment quickly, one that, if the manipulator isn’t stopped, will only get worse. In order to combat the blame-shifters tactic, we will shine the light on the many forms of shifting blame (some, may surprise you) and what you can do about it when they try these tactics on YOU.  What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What is Blame-Shifting The Manipulative tactics in action How a victim might be shifting the blame on you Why minimizing you is on the menu How quickly a toxic workplace can be created What you should never do What you should do when blame is shifted onto you Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group”   Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Hilarious Word Salad Video  © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura Episode Photo by Hailey Moeller on Unsplash Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Jerky’esque behavior is rampant these days. Shocker (not). Rude, jerky, manipulative behaviors are dysfunctional coping skills learned and practiced over their lifetime and were born from their family of origin. It’s time to take your Happy back! Hold firm to your boundaries and be treated with respect. Today, we dive into how the bad behavior interferes with you, show you the patterns & cycles the manipulator (&jerk) will go through when you stand firm, and what the most important thing you need to know is so that you can tame that jerk, and outwit that manipulator.   What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Why boundaries are so hard to hold How you are impacted The games a Jerk may play The dance manipulators use What is an extinction What is a behavioral burst and what does it look like Free at last Hold yourself accountable, and hold yourself in Grace Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/ Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Summary: When a manipulator starts spinning their tale it can feel like you are being tossed in a word salad!   One thing that all manipulators have in common is that they use words to obfuscate, influence and control, also known as ‘Magical Speaking’.  Have you heard the tapes between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp?  One thing these tapes make clear, aside from their dysfunctional relationship, is that magical speaking was used relentlessly to control the narrative and to dictate what was “really going on.”   It is words, language, that is used to Gaslight. (A form of psychological manipulation in which a person covertly sows seeds of doubt, making you question your own memory, perception, or judgment.)    There are some classic tricks used in Magical Speaking that you should be on the lookout for, in this episode, we dive into those red-flag phrases and what you can do to protect yourself.   Bad behavior is on the rise, arm yourself with the tools you need to protect yourself against manipulative behavior.   What you’ll hear in this podcast: What is  Magical Speaking How words are used to ‘gaslight’ someone What to do when someone  is talking in circles How manipulators obfuscate the truth What to do when anger is used against you Examples of magical speaking in real life (Depp, Heard) 6 tactics manipulators use, along with words, to control your reactions What self-love has to do with it Why you should ignore the ‘implied’ and speak to the words instead The emotional toll of manipulation How your triggers play in   Work with Lara Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Support@laracurrie.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: The Secret Gift in Every Emotion Your Conflict Personality Type The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense How to Combat Manipulative Behavior   Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura Image for episode graphic Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Oprah, Will Smith, & my Mom, all had an impact on the topic of today’s episode. Whether you have experienced a major life blow, like a divorce or a job change, or a more minor slight like a negative comment or angry road incident, it makes you mad and can be hard to get over it. On today’s show, we talk about how to ‘Get over’ tough things and move past them to a place where you can find some peace. You can’t control the fact that other people’s actions will impact you, but you can control what you do about it. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: How you are impacted by others’ actions The difference between fault and responsibility What your reactions mean How you can ‘turn your mind’ about hard things How taking responsibility empowers you What the four agreements are  How  to use  the four agreements Time frames for moving on, yours and other peoples Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                        Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types Mentioned in this episode: Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Preditors Will Smith; Fault vs Responsibility Super Soul Sunday with Malcolm Gladwell The Four Agreements © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

No one likes that feeling of disappointing someone, or when someone didn’t live up to your expectations, this time of year, and this year in particular, there is a LOT out there to find disappointment in. Did you know that there are two types of disappointment?   How do you tell the difference?  Nobody likes that sinking feeling you get in your gut, yet it is a feeling we have all had. Disappointment comes in all shapes and sizes.  So what do you do when someone is disappointed in you? Tune in and find out. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: The disappointment you are responsible for When someone’s disappointment is all about them How expectations impact disappointment How to determine your responsibility What to do with all the feels Emotions and manipulation Your body’s reaction Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                        Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

www.difficulthappens.com What changes have you experienced this year? We are in a time ⏳of (that dreaded phrase) unprecedented change, some changes have led to greater awareness, some changes we will be happy to see the back of. In this episode, we take a look at the changes 2020 has gifted us & how to have gratitude in hard times. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Take the good and leave the bad Unwelcome change Change and adaptation Welcome change Gratitude Finding happiness in unhappy times Embracing an attitude of gratitude Wonder what it’s like to work with a coach? Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: 10 Tips for dealing with difficult people Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

We have all made decisions that we later regret. The question is, did you learn the lesson you needed to learn from that miscellaneous regrettable decision? Ever turned down a great job because of a shinier one on the horizon? Have you been silent when you should have spoken up? I have done both! In today’s episode, I share some cringe-worthy moments that impact me to this day and I tell you all about them, what I learned, and what I would do differently today. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Trusting your gut What I have learned from my miscellaneous regrettable decisions Trust your gut Not saying yes, and not saying no What is regret Why you should look back at those embarrassing moments How the martyr works Graceful detachment Redirecting behavior The power of what you can control The verbal processor What to say How we react The conflict triangle, triangulation Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                      Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/ Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types Newsworthy Tina Mitchell Lunch & Learn © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

You know that one person who really pushes your buttons? Who gets under your skin? Yea, that’s the one. Everyone has experienced an irritating person, that one dude who sits on your last nerve, or that mom on the PTA who pushes your buttons, or your teenager when they are bored or just exist as a hormonal mess :)   Today we explore why someone pushes your buttons, when it is manipulative and when it is emotionally immature, and what you can do to eliminate or at the very least minimize their impact on you What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Why someone pushes your buttons What your inner state has to do with it How a dysfunctional childhood influences adult behavior The scale of irritation The motive for pushing your buttons How to calm down How to respond to an irritating person When to not respond Wonder what it would be like to work with a coach? Apply for an on-air coaching call Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                        Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types TeenWise & MomWise Dr Kirk Honda reacts to Dr Phil  © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Think positively, everything happens for a reason, the Universe will take care of it, it will all just magically disappear, it will go away. Have you noticed this type of messaging out there? These vapid empty platitudes, in essence, say absolutely nothing. Toxic positivity is cropping up all over the nation right now, I’m sure you’ve seen it on your news feed or on your social sites. I have witnessed it in my friend groups and from our leaders. How can positivity be toxic? The research on positive psychology shows us that it can be very beneficial to our mind, health, and development. Positive psychology focuses on things like resilience, strengths building, looking at functional and dysfunctional systems. In the right hands, used the right way it can be a healthy lens to interpret & improve thought patterns or thought habits & re-evaluate dysfunctional systems. It can lead to effective tools that you can use in your own personal toolbox and in your personal growth journey. Toxic positivity is the push for a mental state in which we only experience and show positive emotions. It is a tendency to react to others suffering and struggles with reductive statements of positivity. It is telling people that they are their own source of their suffering, or that they brought it on themselves, it is filled with pseudo motivational messaging in a sing-songy cadence of cultish hypnotic dismissal. The use of positive psychology In the wrong hands is dismissive, belittling, and manipulative. This is how manipulators get in the door, toxic people are masters at using the love and light positivity language to manipulate you. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What is toxic positivity What is positive psychology What is the difference When motivation goes wrong How manipulators use positivity Too much of a good think Platitudes and attitudes Ignorance & gaslighting Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                      Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/ Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Is unintegrated anger impacting you?  Anger is a powerful emotion, whether it's yours, or someone else's being directed AT you. Righteous anger can inspire and spark change when channeled effectively.  So what do you do about anger? How do you identify, integrate, and express your anger in an effective way? My client Leslie Lyons joins me today to dive into this topic, how movement gives your emotions motion, and so much more. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: How anger manifests What is unintegrated anger Healthy anger The purpose of anger When anger is a mask emotion Emotional desire paths The enneagram Movement & trauma Trauma & anger Fear & anger Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara:  Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                        Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types The Fall (tv series) Get in touch with Leslie: Leslie D Lyons . Com Follow Leslie on Instagram © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

There are markers along the timeline of our lives. Moments that mark a change, a significant event, or a vivid memory. Like anchors that signify that after this moment, we became different than we were in the moments before. Holding your child for the first time, when a loved one dies, quitting a job you needed but could no longer tolerate. When sh*t gets real every animal instinct that we have focuses like the Eye of Sauron on the moment and our brains take note of every emotion, every sense, all the data it can find for its databanks. This is how resilience is born - through experiencing some ‘ish. How do you thrive while being flooded with endorphins and instinctually being thrown into a choice to fight, flee, freeze, or appease? A Code Lavender can help. This code is an intervention that is used when challenging situations threaten unit stability, personal emotional equilibrium, or professional functioning. Code Lavender uses evidence-based relaxation and restoration interventions to help people make enough sense out of the situation to let more lasting solutions emerge later. This doesn’t prevent burnout or stress instead it is akin to psychological first aid. Reply to this email & tell me, What will you put in your Code Lavender kit?? What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What happens when what your experiencing is too much How we react to trauma What is resilience How do you thrive in tough times How can a code lavender help What is a code lavender How it can apply to your home life When the turmoil is internal Building strong teams   WAHOO - Its Retreat time! Join me for the first-ever Virtual Retreat PILLARS OF AN EMPOWERED LIFE Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                      Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/ Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Some people just push your buttons, but why? Manipulators are masters at it, toxic people do it, and those with immature or dysfunctional communication styles both push your buttons and get defensive. Have you ever thought about what is really going on when your mood instantly changes and someone drives you up a wall, rattles your cage or peeves you off? We all get triggered, it’s part of the great landscape that is the tapestry of our lives. Sometimes we recognize it and sometimes we don’t. As leaders, coworkers, friends or employees it’s important that we strive for healthy reactions, but as whole human beings sometimes, we fall short. Today we take a look at why people are triggered so that you can have the skills to respond effectively. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What is a trigger The four most common types of triggered reactions The seed of truth How this relates to communication Dysfunctional and functional responses Emotional triggered reactions (small t trigger) The words you say, and those you don’t What you are talking about and why its important Where you are at and how that plays in What to do about it WAHOO - Its Retreat time! Join me for the first-ever Virtual Retreat PILLARS OF AN EMPOWERED LIFE Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/ Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Has anyone ever used the silent treatment with you? Have you ever been ghosted by someone? It feels awful to be on the receiving end of someone else’s loud silence. At best the silent treatment is an immature behavior used by immature and manipulative people.  At worst, it is a weapon used by abusers to punish their victims.  Whether the person in your life is using the silent treatment immaturely or abusively, one thing is for sure, it is infuriating to receive. Problems cannot be dealt with, conflicts remain in limbo, simple conversations are impossible, and in the end, relationships employing this tactic become either toxic on nonexistent. In today’s episode, the silent treatment, in its many forms and what to do about it. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What is the ‘silent-treatment’ Why someone uses the silent treatment When it’s a manipulation When it’s emotional immaturity How to respond when someone pulls this on you The impact of silence in relationships Why it hurts so much Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/ Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

When you work in an ego infused male-dominated field it can be hard to thrive. How do you build resilience while thriving in adversity? My guest today, Ashley Fox, is one of the NFL’s most well-respected journalists and a trailblazer in the ego-infused world of sports media. During her 24-year career, including 7 years as a lead NFL reporter and analyst for ESPN. Ashley has covered the Summer Olympics, Wimbledon, the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the Final Four, the World Series, the Stanley Cup Finals, and the PGA Championship.  She joins me to talk about building resilience, reaching your goals in adversity, and the 5 ways to be a winner at work. All that, and she just got over the COVID 19 Virus! What you’ll hear on today’s episode: How adversity builds resilience Why in tough times the biggest lessons can be learned What true accountability means Thriving as a woman in a male-dominated field Reaching your goals How to be a winner at work Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Guest Links Ashley Fox Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/ Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

https://difficulthappens.com/ Have you ever heard the adage if you want to know who you are, look at your 5 closest friends, or show me who your friends are and I will show you who you are? I have learned that there are certain types of friendships we all need in our lives, friendships that are essential to help us be better, and do better, and help us along our life’s journey. Friendships are like Concentric circles, some friends are in your inner circle, your squad, your posse, your ride or dies, these are the friends you think of first, then there are some who aren't quite as close to you but they are still an important part of your circle. There are layers to Friendships. have many layers. These friendships help you become who you are meant to be. They get you through tough times., and you benefit not just by being on the receiving end, but on being the friend yourself.  In today’s episode, the 5 types of friends you should surround yourself with, and what type of toxic friendships you should avoid. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: The 5 friendships you need What ‘Shine’ theory is Types of toxic friendships How to feed and water your relationships Some friends come & some friends go How to be a better friend Why ‘big friendships’ are important Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara:  Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types ©Lara Currie 2020 Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

“Oh what a tangled web we weave; When first we practice to deceive!” -- Sir Walter Scott Have you ever wondered how people fall for cult leaders? Or why people fall time and time again under the bad influences in their lives? Most people are trusting. You don’t go around expecting people to lie, but when you put your trust into someone who has only their best interests in mind,  you may find yourself making excuses for them.It’s easy to bog yourself down even further and fall victim to their manipulation tactics. There are several ways to identify manipulative behavior in order to cut that toxic behavior out of your life, and unmask the lies for what they are. Most people believe that they know themselves and their biases, that they are not easily persuadable by manipulation tactics, or manipulators but the facts are out there in the stories of toxic workplaces and manipulative bosses and leaders. Why do people fall for lies? It’s not as simple as you may think. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: The seven types of lies Identifying good vs bad influence How people fall for bogus manipulation tactics Leon Festinger’s cognitive dissonance theory Confirmation Bias and the spread of misinformation Micro boundary breaches How bad influences can turn us against our own morals People we trust have influence over us Steven Hassan’s BITE model (Behavior, information, thought and emotional control) How to be aware of and question manipulative behavior Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/ Resources: The Good Good Good Co. Monica’s closet No more Ignorance No More Ignorance on LinkedIn The Dream - Season 2 Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments © Lara Currie 2020 Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Garbage in, garbage out. Have you noticed that there is a lot of negative fear-based messaging out there right now? If we were to believe every story, post, or article that is published you may think our civilization is on the verge of collapse. The truth is, its WAYYY better than you may think. On today’s episode, I dive into 5 reasons it’s not all doom and gloom and how you can ‘turn your mind’ from the black & white, all or nothing, thinking What you’ll hear on today’s episode: How the negative messaging seeps in How our animal brain reacts If it bleeds it leads, how messaging sticks with us How growth can be messy but necessary Why we are getting better The benefit of Introspection How gratitude (real gratitude not fake MLM type gratitude) impacts us How to turn the mind Accepting what is Finding the good Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/ Resources:   The Good Good Good Co. Monica’s closet No more Ignorance No More Ignorance on LinkedIn The Dream - Season 2 Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments © Lara Currie 2020 Photo by Jordan Donaldson | @jordi.d on Unsplash Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone