Bryce pointed out this excellent video
I've got a couple of Geoff Thompson's books. Well worth the read.
I've got a couple of Geoff Thompson's books. Well worth the read.
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was taking part in "Dry January". I didn't make a big song and dance about it, but I decided to go for a calendar month or so with no alcohol. A few people have asked me about my experience, so here are a few points. Why take a break from drinking? Alcohol is an interesting topic. As a drug it is widely accepted in society, central to so much of our socialising and leisure. There seem to be lots of health benefits - so we are told - yet there are also a lot of problems in terms of health, relationships and lifestyle that come from drinking. Over a few years I'd begun to become aware and then concerned that I was drinking too much and too regularly. I am in a busy and stressful job and sometimes a glass of wine after work to relax is really helpful. But over time, one glass became two. Two glasses became ....I might as well finish the bottle. A habit got established....and was starting to get too e...
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Your fence should be as disarming and non-threatening as possible, so much so that you can use it in conversation and it simply looks like you are talking with your hands. Do it on your friends, coworkers, boss, subordinates, etc.
You are always trying to cut off potential lines of attack, to redirect posturing, and to make attack undesirable - but to do this without the person ever becoming threatened by, or even aware of, your intentions.
at least that's my take, heh.