Archive for the ‘Expectations’ Category
Monday, January 28th, 2008
Spare us the histrionics! Is there a drama queen in your life? Everything is always about them. Adversity befalls only them. One thing you must not do is play into it. Here’s is your DQ survival kit. Guest Wendy Susman. Music heard on this show includes “Drama Queen” by Dave Blackledge. E-mail me at asknow@askdrharriet.com
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Tags: bad actors, drama queen, histrionics
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Monday, December 31st, 2007

Ring in 2008 with a look back at our favorite moments of Ask Dr. Harriet. Ken and I hope you get as much enjoyment from listening to the very best of 2007 as we had bringing them to you! We’re excited about what’s cooking for our second season. Happy New Year my friends! Thanks so much for your loyalty! ~ Harriet.
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Tags: Cohabitation, New Year's Eve
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Friday, December 28th, 2007

As the countdown to January 1st (fill-in the year) reaches single-digits, millions of us faithfully proclaim - sometimes aloud (gasp!) - our resolve to lose, change, acquire or better-balance something. What fools these mortals be. Studies show 4-out-of-5 resolutions are broken. Why? A little something called “ownership.” Happy New Year, anyway! Thanks for your loyalty and see you next year! Music this episode includes “My New Year’s Resolution” by Spike Jones. Web sites mentioned include Procrastinators Club of America.
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Been dumped by text message yet? Your lover tell you it’s over… by e-mail? A new study says many bozos are choosing the cowardly way out. Great! Like we need another reason for the holiday blues. Bad enough being single this time of year. Well cheer up (literally!). Here’s how to have the last laugh. Tips on surviving family get togethers too. Need more advice? You can always reach me by e-mail.
Music heard on this show includes “The Thrill is Gone” by B.B. King.
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Not enough money. Not enough time. Family expectations. The “Supposed Tos” wring all the joy out of the holiday season. Why do we play the game? Here’s some sound advice to help you avoid the traps and have more fun.
Eat your heart out, Christie’s. The 1% FTP auction raised nearly $19k. JJ’s guitar went for $15-hundred and change!
Music heard on this show includes “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA.
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Tags: hectic holidays
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Friday, December 7th, 2007
Tis the supposed to season. The Holidays!! The time of stress. The season of pressures. You’re supposed to shop. You’re supposed to be social. You’re supposed to decorate. You’re supposed to cook. You’re supposed to be fun. No shortage of expectations. And so little time! What’s a person to do?
I’ll bet you are pushing yourself to do what’s expected. Running yourself ragged. Yearning for some down time. Time for you. Do you dare?
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Tags: Life Coach, Personal Coaching
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Users usually want money. Yours. Or sex. Maybe you’ve dated one of these guys. Trouble is, users are not easily spotted. Often they come disguised as well-meaning relatives, or the neighbor who never seems to have whatever it is he/she is always borrowing. Users are expert manipulators. Here’s how (and when) to say NO and mean it.
One Percent for the Planet is auctioning off tons of Green goodies, including a Jack Johnson autographed guitar! Penguin Pods donated podcast consulting- go get some! All of us involved give at least 1% of all sales to environmental causes. Please join us!
Music this episode includes “29″ by Dominic Castillo and the Rock Savants.
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Tags: manipultators, Mind games, relationship users
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Sharon’s in her 40s, beautiful, trim, outgoing, active, has a good career and says she is ready for love and committment. She wonders why she can’t find the right guy. Turns out, like so many people, Sharon has no chance of changing things until she becomes available. I’ve a homework assignment that’s perfect for procrastinators: it’s not due until next Turkey Day! Happy Thanksgiving, friends!
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Tags: mixed signals
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

For the over-40 crowd it is fast-becoming the new normal. De-stigmatized by society, a growing number are committed cohabitants who show up as “single” when the census folks come ’round. But that’s only part of it.
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Tags: Cohabitation
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Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Our silver anniversary show explores how the inability to “feel the pain” of another generation has some workplaces rippling with turmoil. Why can’t Boomers, GenX and GenY make nice at the office? A few companies are proactively seeking the answer. Please take our listener poll. Pretty please? I have oodles of leftover candy for ya. Here kitty, kitty.
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Tags: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y
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