Have you ever felt the need to be understood? It’s time to learn the art of conscious or intuitive communication. It focuses on engaging with others by remaining attentive to shared interests and sentiments. A conscious communication definition outlines that it’s committed to concentrating on the present and paying heed to shared emotions and needs.… Read More »
You’re dreading it – that conversation with your boss, your significant other, your neighbor, your teenager… you know that conversation. You’ve been avoiding it forever, but you just can’t keep things as they are, and this time, you have to say something. Fear of confrontation is something almost every one of us feels at some… Read More »
Would people call you a “worrier?” Are your fingernails bitten down to little nubs because you’re constantly thinking about the general “what ifs” of life? Think about how much you’re missing out on because of worry. Does it take you away from fun social events? Does it impact your performance at work? Does it keep… Read More »
We have two ears and one mouth for a reason—effective communication is dependent on using them in proportion, and this involves having good listening skills. The workplace of the 21st century may not look the same as it did before COVID-19 spread throughout the world like wildfire, but that doesn’t mean you can relax your… Read More »
They say we are the average of the five persons we spend the most time with. For a minute, consider the people around you. Are they truly who your “tribe” should be or who you aspire to become in the future? Are they really genuine people who want to see you succeed? Or are they… Read More »
Have you ever found yourself completely frozen in a moment where you want to speak up for yourself? And later, you think of all the things you could have said? There’s actually a scientific explanation as to why this happens. When we are faced with an immediate threat, our human nervous system becomes dysregulated. The… Read More »
Some of the most manipulative people are so good at what they do that their words and actions can convince you into thinking they truly care about what’s best for you when in reality, it’s quite the opposite. The most common signs of a controlling person are rarely obvious to outside observers. And for someone… Read More »
Do you ever find yourself giving in to the wants and needs of others or agreeing to activities that steal your attention from what is most important to you? If you said “yes” to either of these, then maybe you have difficulty being assertive. Here I will explore what it means to be assertive and… Read More »
It’s a fact of life. Interacting with others is unavoidable. Even with social distancing, you’re still engaging with people in your personal and professional circles. Whether it’s in a ZOOM call or homeschooling kids or keeping your shopping cart six-feet behind the person in front of you in the grocery store checkout line, dealing with… Read More »
