Parenting. Dating. Dealing with relationship issues. How to handle problems in people who you care about. These posts deal with habits that help you build stronger relationships.
One of my daughter’s friend’s mom recently asked me if I could take her daughter for the afternoon because she had a few things come up. My schedule was already jam-packed and I was struggling to figure out how I was going to handle having my own daughter that day, so I thought to myself, […]
Continue Reading...
Trust. It’s a tricky business. And despite how confident someone may appear to be on the outside… if you look closely enough, you can usually see a looming shadow of self doubt. That self doubt often leads to trust issues. Think about it. We’ve all questioned ourselves, or a relationship we are involved in, at […]
Continue Reading...
How many times have you shown up late somewhere and blamed traffic? Traffic is such an easy thing to blame when you rush into work ten minutes late. But is it really traffic’s fault that you’re late? Blaming others for your own misfortunes–whether it’s another person or an external circumstance–is an easy way to outsource […]
Continue Reading...
Americans place a lot of stress and importance on being on time. Whereas you go to almost any city in Europe or a Caribbean island… and business owners are shutting down in the middle of a day to go have a meal with their family and take a nap, at times leaving only a sign […]
Continue Reading...
Let me ask you this: Do you cringe at the thought of going to your first day at a new job, or meeting your partner’s family for the first time, or even when you are obligated to go to a professional seminar where you don’t really know anyone? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, […]
Continue Reading...
Being interesting is equally vital as being successful. Gone are the days when being busy to cultivate hobbies is considered a badge of honor. At present, people are more willing to listen to what you have to say when you have a “life.” It shows that you’ve got a balanced personality. Furthermore, being an interesting […]
Continue Reading...
How important is it to be yourself? Quick answer: Very, very important. Being who you truly are and living authentically is one of the best ways to achieve happiness in life. Self-awareness, or the ability to discern your own strengths and weaknesses, your personal beliefs, and your motivations, is the key to truly knowing precisely […]
Continue Reading...
How important are interpersonal communication skills today? Quick answer: very important. The world needs more people who are attuned with others. Furthermore, people with good communication skills tend to achieve success in all areas of their lives. For example, many employers base their decision to hire someone on his or her ability to focus on […]
Continue Reading...
It only takes 1/10th of a second for us to form a judgment about someone we’ve met for the first time, and to form our first impression of them. The first impression that a person gives to other people is the greatest factor in how that person is treated in everyday life. Make a good […]
Continue Reading...
Do you know a narcissist? Are you frustrated by a person in your life who demands attention all the time? Or someone who seems insensitive to other people’s feelings? Is there a member of your family who constantly puts other people down, including you? Or do you have that friend who, no matter what the […]
Continue Reading...