I use aromatherapy oils to support me in staying alert and enthused during the day and relax in the evening. I’ve always felt uncomfortable with the one I use in the evening because it’s called "Stress" which reminds me to ………………. Yes you’ve guessed it get stressed – even though I know it contains oils aimed at relaxation.

I think the person who tweeted from World of Learning (#wolce10) today reminding us we need to concentrate on "well being" rather than "stress reduction" should speak to the originator of the stress oil. It would certainly be more conducive to relaxation if the name of the oil more closely resembled the desired outcome rather than current state.

I also read a blog today where the terms punishment and penalties were used in the same sentence as supplier relationship management. I don’t know about you but most relationships I have don’t include punishment and penalties. If you really do want to use such terms,and behaviours, can I suggest you change your desired outcome to that of a contratural arrangement. If it’s a relationship you wish to foster then you may wish to rethink the language you’re using.

What language are you using and does it support the outcome you want?