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Creativity is the Antidote to Anxiety
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald The level of disruption and uncertainty in the world right now is causing a lot of anxiety. There’s a nervous vibration that heightens our emotions of fear and unease. Our human brains…
The Cost of Rescuing
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald People often tell me that the Rescuer is the “best” role in the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) because it’s the helpful one—the one that steps in, fixes the problem, and saves the day.…
The Hidden Gifts of the Inner Persecutor
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald In recent blogs, I’ve written about becoming more aware of the subtle voices of Victim thinking and the many complaints I hear chattering away in my mind. This week, the voice I heard…
How Complaining Can Uncover What Truly Matters
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald In my last blog I wrote about how the subtle nature of Victim thinking can creep into my consciousness. I told a personal story about feeling like a Victim to travel delays and blaming…
Recognizing the Subtle Nature of Victim Thinking
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald Having studied and applied the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) in my coaching business for many years, I am very familiar with the Victim role. I recently had an experience that brought me…
The Many Forms of Arrogance: More Than Just a “Nose-in-the-Air”
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald I am a recovering Rescuer. I am referring to the role in the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) that focuses on pleasing and being helpful. During my recovery, I began to realize that my…
How to be a Compassionate Challenger
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald I recently facilitated a one-hour workshop to introduce the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) and TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ® frameworks to a small group. After a brief explanation, I…
If You Had What You Say You Want, Would You Take It?
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald When one gets clear about what they want, it is the first step in the journey from Victim to Creator. At least that is what I believed until I spent several months coaching a high-level…
Stop Focusing on Problems. Here’s a Better Approach
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald When you pause and ask yourself what you want, you clarify the outcome you really care about and begin walking the path of a Creator, the foundational role in TED* (*The Empowerment…