Chris M. Sprague

Restore Someone’s Faith in Themselves

How many times have you met someone and saw potential in them? How many times have you met someone and thought to yourself, “I know they can be more, or do more than they are doing? Keep reading to find the best way to help that person.

Strawberries and Peanuts What is Wrong with Me?

When things do not work out for you in your life, do you find yourself questioning yourself? Do you find yourself questioning the situation in general? When relationships do not work out, do you ask, “What’s wrong with me?” How would you like to overcome those negative thoughts and beliefs?

Understanding, Authentic Empathy and Connection Are Shared Responsibilities

Have you ever been in a relationship and felt that your partner did not understand you? Have you ever had a friend that you thought did not experience authentic empathy for you? Have you ever had a loved one that you lost touch with or lost your connection with?

Safety or Support Which Would You Choose

Today’s topic is safety and support specifically at they pertain to friendships and relationships. When it comes to safety, we are talking about when a friend or loved one tries to do something to protect you, sometimes without thinking about the consequences. When it comes to support…

More Effective Apologies

Apologies are great. Apologizing to someone shows recognition that you made a mistake. Apologizing shows recognition of the desire to change. One area most of us fall short in is what we apologize for. How can we make apologies more meaningful and effective?

Different People Make Different Choices

Do you find yourself getting mad at things people do? Do you find yourself getting sad when people do something that you do not agree with? Do you find that other people’s actions stir up any emotions inside of you?

Authentic Empathy Towards Others is a Gift We Give Ourselves

How do you react when you go into a store, and you see someone wear an outfit that you would not wear? What thoughts does it stir inside of you when you do not align with someone’s actions? How do you feel the moment you do not agree with a choice someone makes?

Give Yourself and Others a Break

When was the last time you gave yourself a break when you made a mistake? When was the last time you took it easy on someone else when they made a mistake? Do you feel you are your own worst critic? Do people who know you best feel you are too hard on yourself?

Are You Always Trying to Fix Other People’s Problems

Are you someone who is prone to fixing problems? When people talk to you, is your immediate thought, “How can I help fix things?” When someone talks to you about a problem they are having, do you immediately start to give them possible solutions? Do you feel this trait only a trait that men exhibit?

Fear of People Consuming Only One Piece of Content

Do you struggle with sticking to one thought or topic per piece of content you create? Do you struggle with the concept of going very deep on one specific thing? Do you feel your content will be too short if you stick to only one topic? Do you find that people are not eager…

Fear of Only Getting One Chance to Talk with Someone

Do you find yourself rambling at the end of a conversation and trying to think of anything else you forgot to say? Do you find that people shy away from having a conversation with you? When you ask to talk with someone, does it feel like they are avoiding you?

Fear of Leaving Something Out

Do you get frustrated with yourself because you always feel like you leave something out when you are telling a story? Do people seem to ask you a hundred questions on even the simplest of topics? Do you remember something you wanted to say after a conversation is over and…

Pride, Ego and Their Effect on a Person’s Reactions

Do you take so much pride in what you accomplish that you let it inflate your ego? How do you react when you experience challenges or setbacks? When you struggle with something you take pride in, does your ego take a hit? When your ego takes a hit, do you feel fear, anger, both or neither?

Big Fears and Anger

How would your life change for the better if you could eliminate a major source of your anger? How would people around you treat you differently if they knew you were afraid and not angry?

Small Fears and Anger

How do you eventually feel if you are afraid of something every day? How do a bunch of little fears over the course of time affect you? Have you ever experienced anger that you felt came out of nowhere? How do you identify something as a small fear?

Weaken the Grip of Fear

How do you feel when you believe you have overcome a fear and then it crops back up? What good can come of having a fear that goes through cycles of being visible and then being hidden? Is there a hidden benefit you get from fighting one of your fears?

Talking Your Way Out of Fear

Do you keep all or most of your fears to yourself? How scary is it for you to think about letting someone else in on your fear? How does it feel when you think about someone finding out about your fear? How would it feel to not have to hide so many things from the outside world?