Know-It-All: Survival Strategy

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

No doubt you have encountered the ‘know-it-all.’ A person, who projects that she/he ‘knows-it-all’ is usually afraid of listening because she/he is afraid of anything new and so they do not allow any new information to come their way. She/he seems to know everything about anything that is brought up and tends to dominate the conversation. They feel uncomfortable with questions regarding their premise and seldom acknowledge if they are incorrect on a topic or concept.

Let Go Of Old Behavior – Embrace New Behavior

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

The juxtaposition of letting go of old patterns and behaviors and integrating new patterns and behaviors is sometimes a delicate process. The old patterns and behaviors need to vacate before one bring in new patterns and behaviors. This process can seem like a part of oneself is dying before the new has come in. While the new is what one wants and yearns for, it is sometimes a challenging and precarious process.