Quinn and Liam Part one though 12
Setting: Los, Angles ca
Quinn and Liam AW
2016 era
Quinn's POV
After a long day of being integrated by the chief detective Quinn was at her quota to tell the same story of what happens at the cabin again. She was seriously wondering when it will be when Liam will show up and tell them to go ahead and press charges against her for holding him hostage in the cabin. She has been seriously thinking about how she can so go ahead and avoid time spent in jail.
Even though Liam said that he didn't love her, she could still see in her eyes and own mind that something was still there for him as well. Knowing that he has the help of his father to go on and do everything within his power to convict her of kidnapping and unlawful holding against a person's will. But she couldn't let it go. I love Liam. He's the best thing that can ever happen to me, and I will not stop loving him no matter what. He's the best thing that has ever happen to me.
As she said it in her heart, she realized that he might have her in jail soon. As she sat and pondered this, she decided just to take it. Well, Quinn thinks I'll just be in jail. But she is thinking, could I just go to a mental hospital, get help, and continue my healing. But something tells her it is not over for them, her and Liam by a long shot.
Liam Pov
As he sits at the house, his father pays for Liam, begins remembering all that Quinn has done to him in his life, and starts to weep. She did this to me. She took me from Steffy, and now my brother is married to her because his mother held me hostage. But I have complicated feelings for her. I hate her, I hate her, but I love her for some reason. I don't understand. I love her. I know I need to be there for her, something deep inside telling me to go to the station and hear her out. If she truly loves me, then she'll be in prison, but Wyatt will hate me, so I'll cut her a deal to get help and continue her redeeming.
Liam decides to go ahead and call Carter down to help him with drawing up the agreement for her to sign, stating that she'll get help from a counselor independent one and under a course of ten sessions of therapy if she shows up and is committed to the sessions then she will have the charges dropped against her. If she signs a clause saying she will formally have apologized for everything she's done, we'll be done. But first, I must tell Wyatt my plans.
Quinn's Pov
As she continues to wait for Liam to come in and press charges against her, the lead detective tells her lawyer is on his way there. Still, Carter has already come up with a legally binding agreement for her to sign with the chief detective as a witness and enforce it. She thought to herself that he'll have forgiven me and that he'll understand that I love him as Carter comes through the door and is followed by her lawyer as well. Well, Liam has decided that he'll want to press any charges against you if you read this and have help from your lawyer and sign a written agreement for going to ten therapy sessions and writing and mailing a letter to those you have harmed the charges will be drop. Quinn agrees I can prove to him that I have changed and that I truly madly love him as well. So, she and her lawyer agree, and she signs the document.
Quinn thanks her attorney and decides to find Liam to thank him. As she knocks on his door, he opens it in shock. Liam says to her she has her second chance, don't prove him wrong. Liam says to her that she needs to leave, and she does but asks him to have he has forgiven her for what she's done to him. She says that she will do the therapy and get better, but nothing gets her to stop loving him.
As she made her way to the door, she turns and says to Liam: I want to get better for you to be with you to get all of the past resentments dead and buried so I'll be able to love you with no regrets or feeling like I'm playing mind games regarding my feelings for you and whether happens know that in my way I truly do love and care for you I miss you so much and if attending therapy sessions with an independent shrink proves that I'm willing to follow through and charge than I'm doing it. Liam says, staring down at his feel voice filled with a mixture of confusion and wonders; you mean that I've been attempt that I hate you all this time, but you still want to do the therapy and not only say it but attempt and follow through with it? Yes, Liam replied to Quinn I do.
Well, Liam replies, looking at her in her eyes, I will help you. I feel like you have good in you somewhere. Even though I'm beyond upset if getting you through this makes it easier, I will do the same, not a shrink. Still, I guess I can have schedule yoga and meditation sessions and get a check-up with a neurosurgeon and behavioral social worker as well. That way, I'll get over my resent for you and get to being there for Steffy and working things out regarding this situation between my brother and me.
Quinn opens the agreement and begins reading it to him
: Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a short-term approach to mental health treatment. It's like behavioral therapy, but it also addresses unhelpful thought patterns or problematic thoughts.
The idea behind CBT is that certain feelings or beliefs you have about yourself or situations in your life can lead to distress.
This distress may contribute to mental health issues, occur alongside them, or develop as a complication of other mental health issues.
How it works
In CBT sessions, you'll work on identifying patterns and learning more about how they might negatively affect you.
"With your therapist's guidance, you'll explore ways to replace negative thought patterns or behaviors with ones that are more helpful and accurate." ("Types of Therapy: Different Types of Approaches and How ...")
Like behavioral therapy, CBT doesn't spend much time addressing past events. "Instead, it focuses on addressing existing symptoms and making changes." ("Types of Therapy: Different Types of Approaches and How ...")
CBT often involves homework or practice outside the therapy session.
"For example, you might keep track of negative thoughts or things that trouble you between sessions in a journal." ("Types of Therapy: Different Types of Approaches and How ...") This practice helps to reinforce what you learn in therapy and apply your new skills to everyday situations. Quinn says after reading aloud, and to herself and Liam, it looks like it can work regarding our current situation, so ok. So, Liam replies I will tell carter to fill these with a mediator and get the ball rolling on scheduling the sessions for you, and I also hired an independent person out of state to come to look at the progress after we begin. Ok, replies Quinn, well, I leave you to it, and I'll see you soon. Quinn exits the premises and leaves Liam thinking all that has transpired in the recent months and now the fallout.
Liam's Pov
(Basically, an inner monologue)
Liam Thinking
I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love her so much. We have been through so much, and if Quinn hadn't interfaced, this would've happened, but I feel drawn to her Quinn because she could've killed me but didn't she help me nurse me back to health, and no matter how crazy this is, I believe she charged. I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love her so much. We have been through so much, and if Quinn hadn't interfaced, this would've happened, but I feel drawn to her Quinn because she could've killed me but didn't she help me nurse me back to health, and no matter how crazy this is, I believe she charged. I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love her so much. We have been through so much, and if Quinn hadn't interfaced, this would've happened, but I feel drawn to her Quinn because she could've killed me but didn't she help me nurse me back to health, and no matter how crazy this is, I believe she charged. I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love her so much. We have been through so much, and if Quinn hadn't interfaced, this would've happened, but I feel drawn to her Quinn because she could've killed me but didn't she help me nurse me back to health, and no matter how crazy this is, I believe she charged. I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love Steffy. I want to be with Steffy. I love Quinn. Still, I'm supposed to be with Steffy. I love her so much. We have been through so much, and if Quinn hadn't interfaced, this would've happened, but I feel drawn to her Quinn because she could've killed me but didn't she help me nurse me back to health, and no matter how crazy this is, I believe she charged.
End inner monologue
As Liam looks at a chair, he sits down and begins to cry softly. What in the hell am I supposed to do? No, I have to go scheduled these yoga and meditation sessions. I can schedule a cardio session that way, and I'll feel better and be more centered and direct about getting back together with Steffy. No more how I feel about Quinn, I can't. I still love Steffy, and this will make it better in the long.
Liam gets up and goes to his study, turns on the computer monitor, and searches yoga and meditation.
Yoga is an ancient and complex practice rooted in Indian philosophy. "It began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a way of promoting physical and mental well-being." ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH")
Although classical yoga also includes other elements, yoga, as practiced in the United States, typically emphasizes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (Dyana).
There are many different yoga styles, ranging from gentle practices to physically demanding ones. Differences in the types of yoga used in research studies may affect study results. This makes it challenging to evaluate research on the health effects of yoga. ("What You Need to Know About Yoga")
Yoga and two practices of Chinese origin—tai chi and qi gong—are sometimes called "meditative movement" practices. "All three practices include both meditative elements and physical ones." ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH")
What are the health benefits of yoga?
Research suggests that yoga may:
"Help improve general wellness by relieving stress, supporting good health habits, and improving mental/emotional health, sleep, and balance." ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH")
Relieve low-back pain and neck pain, and possibly pain from tension-type headaches and knee osteoarthritis.
Help people who are overweight or obese lose weight.
Help people quit smoking.
"Help people manage anxiety or depressive symptoms associated with difficult life situations." ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH")
Relieve menopause symptoms.
Help people with chronic diseases manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Although there's been a lot of research on the health effects of yoga, many studies have included only small numbers of people and haven't been of high quality. Therefore, in most instances, we can only say that yoga has shown promise for health uses, not that it's been proven to help. ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH") ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH")
What does research show about yoga for wellness?
"Studies have suggested possible benefits of yoga for several aspects of wellness, including stress management, mental/emotional health, promoting healthy eating/activity habits, sleep, and balance." ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH")
Stress management.
A 2020 review of 12 recent studies (672 total participants) of a variety of types of yoga for stress management in healthy adults found beneficial effects of yoga on measures of perceived stress in all the studies.
Of 17 older studies (1,070 total participants) of yoga for stress management included in a 2014 review, 12 studies showed improvements in physical or psychological measures related to stress.
Mental/emotional health. In a recent review of 14 studies (involving 1,084 total participants) that assessed the effects of yoga on positive aspects of mental health, most found evidence of benefits, such as improvements in resilience or general mental well-being.
Promoting healthy eating/activity habits. A 2018 survey of young adults (involving 1,820 participants) showed that practicing yoga regularly was associated with better eating and physical activity habits. In interviews, people who took the survey said they thought yoga supported healthier habits through greater mindfulness, motivation to participate in other forms of activity, and eating healthier. In addition, the yoga community itself was characterized as a social circle that encouraged connection, where healthy eating was commonplace. ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH")
Sleep. Yoga is helpful for sleep in several studies of cancer patients, women with sleep problems, and older adults, and individual studies of other population groups, including people with arthritis and women with menopause symptoms.
Balance. In a 2014 review, 11 of 15 studies (688 total participants) that looked at the effect of yoga on balance in healthy people showed improvements in at least one outcome related to balance. "An additional study, published in 2016, showed that both yoga and stretching-strengthening exercises were effective in improving balance (as well as strength and flexibility) in healthy, previously sedentary older adults." ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH")
Can yoga help with pain management?
Research has been done on yoga for several conditions that involve pain. Studies of yoga for low-back pain and neck pain have had promising results, and yoga is among the options that the American College of Physicians recommends for first-line treatment of chronic low-back pain. ("Yoga: What You Need to Know | NCCIH") Preliminary evidence suggests that yoga may also be helpful for tension headaches and knee osteoarthritis pain.
End of inner reading
Liam says to himself, after reading all this ok, I can benefit from this as well. He phones a reputable yoga instructor and notes that the center is in the same area a couple of blocks from where Quinn will be getting CBT since the one he called earlier said she has a couple opening for sessions at half price with the argument of word of mouth and spreading the cards business ones to family and friends. A family discount is good. I can take advantage of this, and I can make sure to make all the payments anonymously and encrypted for privacy and law options and keep publicity out of this. As he makes the calls to get the payments to be auto pay from one of the offshore accounts that he had set up for money from doing side jobs as a hacker on the internet the dark web stealing money from companies that are involved in shady practices, he says to himself he can make sure that he can get all the access codes and digital footprint encrypted with only a few people would have access to it like for example Quin lawyer can have access to the billing statements and money regarding her therapy sessions and making sure that she can get copies of that and make sure the lawyers sign an NDA as well as an in case of an emergency clause as well.
He also notes updating his last will and testaments if Quinn doesn't follow through with his demands. Later in the night, while he is winding down and getting ready for bed, Liam opens up his prescription sleeping pills, takes one with a full glass of water, and notes it will take effect in thirty minutes. Hence, he heads into his bedroom, quickly changes into his nightclothes, remotely sets his security alarm, and turns off all the lights as well as a group text Quinn, not in it but Wyatt, Steffy, carter, and bill his father on the latest happenings and what he has decided to do that way he'll get it done. He drifts off into sleep for the next eight-ten hours and will wake up with a headache side effect from the pills but feeling refreshed and well-rested.
Cont'd
Since he awakens, Liam decides to call his father no text everyone in the group chats; he will work from home for the next couple of months. That way, he'll call and hire a pi for tailing Quinn, and what she's doing so she'll have any clue where he's besides home. Since she will have a full schedule with Forrester jewelry upcoming line a deal, he made with Steffy off chance the filing gets held up; she'll only have time just to do her morning routine, go to work, do the sessions, come back home and repeat. Liam begins his morning tasks he read online: Working from home gives you more time as it also eliminates your office commute and allows you to organize your day how you like. "Instead of using this time to get some extra sleep, take advantage of it, and use it to get in daily exercise." ("A Morning Routine to Help You Work from Home Successfully") If you want, you could simply use this time to take a walk around your neighborhood. In this way, you allow yourself some time to clear your mind while you "commute" back to your workplace—your home.
Since working remotely gives you the flexibility to organize your day, why is it important to keep exercise as part of our morning routines? According to a recent study by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, morning exercise is better for balancing your hormones. The stress hormone cortisol, which also keeps you awake, reaches its highest point at 8 a.m. To take advantage of this, you must get moving early. In addition to stress reduction, morning exercise also improves your ability to stay focused, learn, and make decisions. ("A Morning Routine to Help You Work from Home Successfully")
Take a Shower
It can be extremely tempting to stay in your PJs all day, but it helps your mental health and focus when you maintain a normal morning routine. According to the American Psychological Association, maintaining the schedule you had when you commuted to the office can help you feel more purposeful, even during quarantine. ("A Morning Routine to Help You Work from Home Successfully")
To maintain the most normalcy, continue to take care of yourself each day by showering and brushing your teeth. ("A Morning Routine to Help You Work from Home Successfully") This will also allow you to ease into your day instead of going straight from your sheets to your desk. Basic hygiene is important for mental health and for keeping you prepared for any video calls you might have that day. Working from home does allow you to dress and be more casual but doesn't excuse an untidy appearance. "You don't want to have to rush to get ready for a meeting last minute or have your boss think you're unprofessional." ("A Morning Routine to Help You Work from Home Successfully")
The Importance of Eating Breakfast
Everyone knows breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but how many of us eat it? "Many of us skip it because making it can take a lot of time in the morning." ("A Morning Routine to Help You Work from Home Successfully") Even if you use the time blocking method, you may not want to factor in an extra hour for breakfast prepared each morning. "However, there are ways to make breakfast a more efficient part of your everyday routine." ("A Morning Routine to Help You Work From Home Successfully") One way is to make a week's worth of breakfast over the weekend. Another way is to choose quick breakfast options that you can easily heat, eat, and be on your way. ("A Morning Routine to Help You Work From Home Successfully") Powerful Foods Instant Oatmeal is an excellent option because it is quick and incorporates all healthy ingredients a well-rounded breakfast should have: whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy.
These components are essential for your breakfast to give you all the benefits it's supposed to. If used properly, breakfast will:
Give you the energy that sustains you throughout the day. ("A Morning Routine to Help You Work from Home Successfully")
Increase your focus and memory.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Give you essential nutrients.
"Close your eyes and picture this: You're kneeling by a river, feeling the grass beneath your fingertips and listening to the water bubbles over rocks." ("What Is Guided Meditation? Here Are the Benefits and How ...")
You're feeling very, very relaxed and safe. You pluck a leaf from a nearby tree. ("What Is Guided Meditation? Here Are the Benefits and How ...")
"Now imagine placing all of your stress, worry, and fear onto its surface." ("What Is Guided Meditation? Here Are the Benefits and How ...")
"You gently place the leaf in the river and watch as it travels downstream, taking all of your angst far, far away." ("Parish & School Events - Immaculate Heart of Mary, Wayne ...")
Relaxing, right? You just did a form of guided meditation.
Liam began his meditation
Focus on your breath
"The simplest meditation is to label your breath simply," says Souza. ("How to Do a Quick 5-Minute Meditation - MSN")
Every time you inhale, label the action, and say it silently: "breathing in." Do the same every time you exhale, saying "breathing out" in your mind. ("How to Do a Quick 5-Minute Meditation - MSN")
That will focus your attention until your mind wanders. And it will wander. "Just rein it in (more on how below), refocus on your breathing, and continue until your five minutes are up." ("How to Do a Quick 5-Minute Meditation - MSN")
(Here's how to breathe better.)
Wake up your senses
Arnett recommends this simple but effective meditation, which helps you tap into your surroundings and be more present now.
Sit down wherever you are—your sofa, office chair, or even outside. Close your eyes and spend five minutes waking up each of your senses. ("How to Do a Quick 5-Minute Meditation - MSN")
What do you see even with your eyes closed?
What do you hear?
What do you smell?
What do you taste?
What do you feel?
"When our senses are fully awake and functioning, we are fully in the present moment," Arnett explains. ("How to Do a Quick 5-Minute Meditation - MSN")
Liam is in peace for the morning and checks it off his schedule next, and I'll schedule all my upcoming face-to-face meetings via phone calling and video meetings with all the persons I deal with regarding the publishers. "Create a meeting request in one of the following ways:" ("5 easy steps to schedule a meeting in Microsoft Outlook ...")
"From the Inbox, select New Items Meeting or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Q." ("Schedule a meeting with other people - Outlook")
"To schedule a meeting, on the Home tab, in the New group, choose New Items, and then Meeting." ("outlook 365 - Bing")
"From the calendar, select New Meeting or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Q." ("Schedule a meeting with other people")
New Meeting command on the ribbon
"From an email message in the Inbox, select the Reply with Meeting button." ("Schedule a meeting with other people - Outlook")
From an email message, select reply with a meeting.
Add attendees in one of two ways:
Add your attendees to the To line of the meeting request and skip to step 4.
Using a Microsoft 365 or an Exchange account, use the Scheduling Assistant to see attendee schedules. ("Schedule a meeting with other people - Outlook")
In the Scheduling Assistant, either click the box under your name and type an attendee's name or email address or click the Add Attendees button to bring up your address book.
Click the icon next to the attendee's name in the Scheduling Assistant to mark a specific attendee as a Required Attendee, Optional Attendee, or a Resource. When you start typing an attendee's name, Outlook will provide suggestions for you based on the people you've met with or emailed recently. Choose a name from the list to add an attendee. ("Schedule a meeting with other people - Outlook")
You can mark attendees as required or optional.
"Add a meeting subject, start time and end time, and location." ("Schedule a meeting with other people - Outlook")
In Outlook 2016 and Outlook for Microsoft 365, you can start typing a location's name, Fourth Coffee Shop or Conference Room 23, and Outlook will look for location matches. Select one of the suggestions to choose that location or continue typing to enter another location. ("Schedule a meeting with other people - Outlook") ("Schedule a meeting with other people - Outlook")
if you don't see the option to install Skype for Business in Microsoft 365, there are two possible reasons why:
Your business is using Microsoft 365 Apps for the enterprise. ("Install Skype for Business with Microsoft 365 Apps for ...") With Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, you download and install Skype for Business at the same time you download and install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. It's all installed as one package of software!
If your business bought Microsoft 365 Apps for the enterprise, you would have to upgrade to the entire Office 2016 suite of apps to install Skype for Business on your PC.
Or your Microsoft 365 administrator hasn't assigned a license to you, so you don't yet have the option to install Skype for Business. "Contact the person who gave you your Microsoft 365 sign-in information and ask them to check that a license has been assigned to you." ("Install Skype for Business with Microsoft 365 Apps for ...")
Check whether Skype for Business is already installed on your computer
If you already installed Word, Excel, and other Office apps on your PC, here's how to check whether you have Skype for Business, too:
Go to Start Microsoft Office 2016 (Windows 7) or Start Office 365 (Windows 8 and Windows 10), and look for Skype for Business. If it's there, you're all set. You can sign in to Skype for Business.
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Draft opening remarks for a business meeting. Decide on a meeting format before you begin to plan any opening statements. Business and board meetings should have more formal opening remarks to acknowledge the attending members. ("Meeting Opening and Closing Meetings – indifferentism")[1] Keep opening words short for more casual meetings, especially when the attendees have time to introduce themselves. "You can find templates for how to start a casual meeting online." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")
"Roundtable meetings might not require as much preparation since each member leads a different portion of the meeting." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[2]
For instance, start a meeting by saying: "Welcome! I'd like to thank everyone for coming out to our quarterly budget meeting. Before we begin, I'd like you all to look at the agenda with me." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")
State the purpose of the meeting clearly. Make sure that all the meeting's attendees understand what you will be discussing. It will be harder for people to focus if you don't establish a clear goal or purpose. Let them know what to expect after you've greeted them. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[3]
"In a business setting, you can state say something like: "The purpose of this meeting is to figure out a way to trim this quarter's budget." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")
For more casual settings, you might say, "Let's share our thoughts and experiences on this issue."
Follow an agenda to avoid any confusion. Review what the meeting will cover before jumping into any new conversations. Different topics can lead to different discussions, which can quickly spiral off topic if you aren't following a planned agenda. Having an agenda helps to keep the meeting on track and topic and gives attendees a way to monitor how long the meeting goes. ("Meeting Opening and Closing Meetings – indifferentism") ("Meeting Opening and Closing Meetings – indifferentism")[4]
"Clearly state if a certain part of the agenda only applies to one person." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") To avoid any confusion in the meeting, establish who oversees which task. "For example, say, "John will be handling all of the budget paperwork." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") Talk to him if you have any questions."[5]
Start the meeting on time to stay schedule. Make sure that the meeting begins at its scheduled time. You want to show all meeting attendees that their time is valuable. By starting the meeting on time, you are creating an atmosphere of mutual respect. Punctuality also makes it easier to make time for questions later. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[6]
Be sure to end the meeting on time as well.[7]
Review any ground rules to maintain order. Remind the attendees of the meeting policies before you begin. Depending on the meeting, you may have more ground rules than others. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[8]
"For example, a support meeting may have a confidentiality reminder for the members." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[9]. A business meeting may have a rule about attendees being thorough and specific when speaking.[10]
Establish these rules at the beginning of the meeting. It will be much more difficult to enforce any rules if you bring them up at random times. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[11]
"For instance, in a business meeting, you could say: "If you have any issues with this quarter's budget, please wait until the end of the meeting to speak with me privately." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")
Allow time for attendees to introduce themselves. Allow attendees to say hello and to learn each other's names. Member introductions are more necessary and valuable for support groups since each attendee will be speaking throughout the meeting. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[12] Introductions can be valuable in a formal setting, but make sure that they don't take away from items on the meeting agenda.[13]
"For example, you could say this at a formal meeting: "Before we begin, I'd like to go around the room so that each person can say their name and position within the company." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")
At a casual meeting, you could say: "Let's go around the circle and introduce ourselves. You can also share one positive and one negative thing that happened to you this week."
Establish a time for questions and comments. Make sure that attendees have an opportunity to make their voices heard. Try to include a specific item in the meeting's agenda dedicated to answering questions and listening to feedback. If attendees feel confused when they're leaving, they may think that the entire meeting was a waste of time. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[14]
Shut down any toxic behavior from attendees. While open communication is important, passive-aggressive conversations tend to make a meeting tense and uncomfortable. If you feel that passive-aggressive commentary could be a serious issue for your attendees, make a comment on toxic behavior at the beginning of the meeting. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[15]
Speak concise language to make a clear point. Avoid using unnecessary filler language in a formal business meeting setting. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[16] In a more casual setting, try using friendly and inviting language to eliminate any confusion on who you may be addressing. By streamlining your language, you are also streamlining the efficiency of the meeting overall. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[17]
"For instance, in a formal meeting, instead of saying, "We are having difficulties distributing papers due to a mechanical issue," say, "We can't make any copies because the printer broke." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")
"In a casual meeting, say, "Let us all share something good that happened this week" to make it clear that you're addressing the whole group." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")
Incorporate pauses to emphasize a point. Choose strategic places in your speech to include a second or two of pauses, as this helps the listener pay more attention to what you'll say next. Pausing also allows you to catch your breath and mentally review what you want to say next. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") "Speak slowly and clearly so that everyone can hear and understand you." ("How to Officiate a Wedding in 10 easy steps (Expert Advice ...")[18]
Avoid redundant language so you can make a clear point. Don't use unnecessary words when trying to make your point. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") There's no need to make a statement longer than it must be when you can make your point in a few words. ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow")[20]
In any type of meeting, terms like "proximity" and "particular interest" can be shortened to "proximity" and "interest" when you speak. ("how to start a meet")[21]
For instance, say, "This project must be completed by noon" instead of saying, "This project must be completed by noon." ("3 Ways to Start a Meeting - wikiHow") [22]
Present Day
Liam POV
He decided to go through all the steps listed in the article, and by the time he's done, it's noon, just in time for lunch, he thought.
Recipe Summary
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
7 mins
Total:
17 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 tacos
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Ingredient Checklist
1 chorizo sausage link, casing removed, and meat crumbled
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons chopped onion, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
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Directions
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Step 1
Mix chorizo and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce together in a bowl.
Step 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add chorizo mixture and cook until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes—transfer chorizo to a plate, reserving grease in the skillet.
Step 3
Heat tortillas in the reserved grease in a skillet over medium heat until warmed, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Stack 2 tortillas on top of each other for each taco. Fill with chorizo, onion, and cilantro.
Liam tucks into the lovely meal he'd prepared and enjoyed his lunch.
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Quinn POV
Quinn wakes up from a restful sleep and begins her daily routine. First, she starts her day with a breakfast meal that's quick and easy because she has a lot to do today regarding the meeting, going to a session, and making sure Liam won't think she is following him.
Black Bean Breakfast Bowl
Recipe Summary
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
5 mins
Total:
15 mins
Servings:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 (15 ounces) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
¼ cup salsa
salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Step 1
Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Cook and stir eggs until eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 2
Place black beans in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on High in the microwave until warm, about 1 minute. ("Building Outstanding Customer Service")
Step 3
Divide warmed black beans between two bowls.
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Top each bowl with scrambled eggs, avocado, and salsa—season with salt and black pepper.
Quinn sits down at the breakfast nook and begins eating her meal. After she is done, she decides to get charged for the mid-morning meeting with a distractor for the upcoming jewelry line Steffy wanted her to do.
This is her outfit
These are cool replies to Quinn and nicely bright too.
After putting it on, Quinn grabs her purse and phone and heads out to her meeting in her car. Quinn exits her car parked in her employee parking space, swipes her id card for the passcode, and enters the boardroom with Steff looking at her questioning.
Hello, Steffy says Quinn Steffy looks up from what she's doing and says, good day, Quinn, ready to start this meeting. Quinn says yes, I am.
Well says Steffy, this is a meeting between us and a meditator that took time out of his day to draw up and come to a mutual benefit meeting for the business' sake and to keep our issues out of the boardroom.
I agree, says Quinn. As she's speaking, the meditator comes in and introduces themselves as a third-party mediator known to be pragmatic and keeping hospitality out for the agreement.
First thing first, I would like to have you both start a conversation with this 7. What is the most rewarding part of your career?
Quinn answers first, continuing to better myself, becoming a better emotional well person, and becoming more self-sufficient.
Healthy responses to conflict:
An inability to recognize and respond to the things that matter to the other person.
The capacity to empathize with the other person's viewpoint.
Explosive, angry, hurtful, and resentful reactions.
Calm, non-defensive, and respectful reactions.
The withdrawal of love, resulting in rejection, isolation, shaming, and fear of abandonment.
"A readiness to forgive and forget, and to move past the conflict without holding resentments or anger." ("Conflict Resolution – Balanced Bulldog")
"An inability to compromise or see the other person's side." ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
The ability to seek compromise and avoid punishing.
Feeling fearful or avoiding conflict; expecting a bad outcome.
A belief that facing conflict head-on is the best thing for both sides.
Conflict resolution, stress, and emotions
Conflict triggers strong emotions and can lead to hurt feelings, disappointment, and discomfort. When handled in an unhealthy manner, it can cause irreparable rifts, resentments, and break-ups. But when conflict is resolved healthily, it increases your understanding of the other person, builds trust, and strengthens your relationships. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
If you are out of touch with your feelings or so stressed that you can only pay attention to a limited number of emotions, you won't understand your own needs. This will make it hard to communicate with others and establish what's really troubling you. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ") For example, couples often argue about petty differences—the way she hangs the towels, how he slurps his soup—rather than what is really bothering them.
The ability to successfully resolve conflict depends on your ability to:
Manage stress quickly while remaining alert and calm. By staying calm, you can accurately read and interpret verbal and nonverbal communication. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
Control your emotions and behavior. When you control your emotions, you can communicate your needs without threatening, intimidating, or punishing others. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
"Pay attention to the feelings being expressed as well as the spoken words of others." ("Conflict Resolution Skills | Nystrom & Associates")
Be aware of and respect differences. By avoiding disrespectful words and actions, you can almost always resolve a problem faster.
"To successfully resolve a conflict, you need to learn and practice two core skills:" ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
"Quick stress relief: the ability to quickly relieve stress at the moment." ("Which of the following is necessary to resolve conflict ...")
Emotional awareness: the ability to remain comfortable enough with your emotions to react in constructive ways, even during a perceived attack.
Core skill 1: Quick stress relief
Being able to manage and relieve stress at the moment is the key to staying balanced, focused, and in control, no matter what challenges you face. If you don't know how to stay centered and in control of yourself, you will become overwhelmed in conflict situations and unable to respond in healthy ways. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
Psychologist Connie Lillas uses a driving analogy to describe the three most common ways people respond when they're overwhelmed by stress:
Foot on the gas. An angry or agitated stress response. You're heated, keyed up, overly emotional, and unable to sit still. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
Foot on the brake. A withdrawn or depressed stress response. "You shut down, space out, and show very little energy or emotion." ("Understanding Stress - Students")
Foot on both gas and brake. A tense and frozen stress response. You "freeze" under pressure and can't do anything. You look paralyzed, but under the surface, you're extremely agitated.
How stress affects conflict resolution
"Stress interferes with the ability to resolve conflict by limiting your ability to:" ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
Accurately read another person's body language.
Hear what someone is really saying.
Be aware of your own feelings.
Be in touch with your own, deep-rooted needs.
Communicate your needs clearly.
Is stress a problem for you?
You may be so used to feeling stressed that you're not even aware you are stressed. Stress may pose a problem in your life if you identify with the following: ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
You often feel tense or tight somewhere in your body.
You're not aware of movement in your chest or stomach when you breathe.
Conflict absorbs your time and attention.
Learn how to manage stress at the moment
One of the most reliable ways to rapidly reduce stress is by engaging one or more of your senses—sight, sound, taste, smell, touch—or through movement. You could squeeze a stress ball, smell a relaxing scent, taste a soothing cup of tea, or look at a treasured photograph. We all tend to respond differently to sensory input, often depending on how we respond to stress, so take some time to find soothing things for you. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ") Read Quick Stress Relief.
Core skill 2: Emotional awareness
Emotional awareness is the key to understanding yourself and others. If you don't know how or why you feel a certain way, you won't communicate effectively or resolve disagreements. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
[Read: Improving Emotional Intelligence]
Although knowing your own feelings may sound simple, many people ignore or try to sedate strong emotions like anger, sadness, and fear. Your ability to handle conflict, however, depends on being connected to these feelings. If you're afraid of strong emotions or insist on finding strictly rational solutions, your ability to face and resolve differences will be limited.
"Why emotional awareness is a key factor in resolving conflict" ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
Emotional awareness—the consciousness of your moment-to-moment emotional experience—and the ability to manage all your feelings appropriately is the basis of a communication process that can resolve conflict.
Emotional awareness helps you to:
Understand what troubling other people are
Understand yourself, including what is really troubling you
Stay motivated until the conflict is resolved
Communicate clearly and effectively
Interest and influence others
Assessing your level of emotional awareness
The following quiz helps you assess your level of emotional awareness. Answer the following questions with seldom, occasionally, often, very often, or almost always. There are no right or wrong responses, only the opportunity to become better acquainted with your emotional responses. ("Conflict Resolution Skills – Hand in Hand Family Mentorship")
What kind of relationship do you have with your emotions? ("Emotional Intelligence")
Do you experience feelings that flow, encountering one emotion after another as your experiences change from moment to moment?
Are your emotions accompanied by physical sensations that you experience in places like your stomach or chest?
Do you experience distinct feelings and emotions, such as anger, sadness, fear, and joy, evident in different facial expressions?
"Can you experience intense feelings that are strong enough to capture both your own attention and that of others?" ("Conflict Resolution Skills - Lora Hoffstetter")
Do you pay attention to your emotions? Do they factor into your decision-making?
If any of these experiences are unfamiliar, your emotions may be "turned" down or even off. In either case, you may need help developing your emotional awareness. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ") You can do this by using Help guide's free Emotional Intelligence Toolkit.
Nonverbal communication and conflict resolution
"When people are in the middle of a conflict, the words they use rarely convey the issues at the heart of the problem." ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ") But by paying close attention to the other person's nonverbal signals or "body language," such as facial expressions, posture, gestures, and tone of voice, you can better understand what the person is really saying. This will allow you to respond in a way that builds trust and gets to the root of the problem. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
[Read: Nonverbal Communication and Body Language]
Your ability to accurately read another person depends on your own emotional awareness. The more aware you are of your own emotions, the easier it will be for you to pick up on the wordless clues that reveal what others are feeling. Think about what you transmit to others during the conflict and if what you say matches your body language. If you say, "I'm fine," but you clench your teeth and look away, then your body is clearly signaling you are anything but "fine." ("Conflict Resolution Skills - Lora Hoffstetter") A calm tone of voice, a reassuring touch, or an interested facial expression can go a long way toward relaxing a tense exchange.
More tips for managing and resolving conflict
You can ensure that the process of managing and resolving conflict is as positive as possible by sticking to the following guidelines:
Listen for what is felt as well as said. When you really listen, you connect more deeply to your own needs and emotions and those of other people. Listening also strengthens, informs, and makes it easier for others to hear you when it's your turn to speak. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
Make conflict resolution the priority rather than winning or "being right." Rather than "winning" the argument, maintaining and strengthening the relationship should always be your priority. Be respectful of the other person and their viewpoint.
Focus on the present. If you're holding on to grudges based on past conflicts, your ability to see the reality of the current situation will be impaired. Rather than looking to the past and assigning blame, focus on what you can do in the here-and-now to solve the problem. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
Pick your battles. "Conflicts can be draining, so it's important to consider whether the issue is worth your time and energy." ("Conflict Resolution | Community Life | Liberty University") Maybe you don't want to surrender a parking space if you've been circling for 15 minutes, but if there are dozens of empty spots, arguing over a single space isn't worth it.
Be willing to forgive. Resolving conflict is impossible if you're unwilling or unable to forgive others. Resolution lies in releasing the urge to punish, which can only deplete and drain your life. ("Conflict Resolution Skills - ")
Know when to let something go. If you can't agree, agree to disagree. It takes two people to keep an argument going. If a conflict is going nowhere, you can choose to disengage and move on. ("Non-verbal Cues and Tips for Managing Conflict ...")
As the mediator ends what he's reading Steffy, and Quinn looks at each other, saying they are open to discuss it further and become not buddy but sincere and consul to each other. Well says the meditator looks like my work here is done. He leaves but gives Steffy a thick stack of papers. Those are exercises a family counselor friend of mine sent to me, and it would be very beneficial to both of all in repairing all relationships and others as well. I will be checking in again soon to fine-tune things and talk to each of you individually. Steffy looks at the pile of paper, thumbs throughout it, and says, let get to work; Quinn and Quinn say, ok, we do them one by one; if one doesn't work, we go to the next one and go from there. Steffy says I agree, and let me tell you something. I'm watching you. Whether you are really committed to getting and receiving the help, Liam got it for you, and you're still on my watch. Quinn decides to bite her tongue and let Steffy unload but reminds her to be respectful towards her throughout pauses, and Steffy agrees. Later, Quinn gets a reminder for an 11 is session vs.=scheduled for tomorrow with her chosen therapist. A quick google search, she finds out it's not far from where she l=stays at a minimum 15-minute drive or walk and that it's in the vanity about 30 minutes from Forrester office and she can also send group text and reminders of if she's running late to keep everyone informed. Sighing in relief, she decides to call it a day and start getting ready for the night. She turns on her calming music from a cd she found and starts a routine of mindful meditation.
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