Author Archives: Don H. Morris

About Don H. Morris

As a a life coach, I help people clarify their goals and create a compelling vision to accomplish them. Learn more at my website, Encouragement Plus.

Tales of No: The Consequences of Unassertiveness

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Don H. Morris

Some people have never learned to set interpersonal boundaries by saying “No” to the unreasonable demands of others. Their lives are characterized by unassertiveness. This can have disastrous consequences. Here are two stories about friends of mine. The first story … Continue reading →

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Managing Frustration

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Don H. Morris

“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion .  I myself prefer to laugh.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Have you ever had one of those days (weeks? months? years?) when nothing was going right and an important deadline … Continue reading →

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Thining and Talking Solutions

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Don H. Morris

“Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems.” ~ Brian Tracy When problems hit, they often hit hard and long. It is easy to focus on what’s missing or what isn’t working. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Looking for Littlest Bits

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Don H. Morris

Many coaches, virtual assistants and small business owners want to make a difference in the world in addition to making a living. This is a noble goal, but without some specific planning it is often only an unfulfilled wish. I … Continue reading →

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