How to improve communication with others. Listening, two way communication, interpersonal communication skills. Everything about effective communication that will help you understand what people are trying to say AND help clarify your own messages.
Assertiveness is a necessary trait to possess in order to enjoy a positive experience in relationships, at the workplace, and in life as a whole. Incidentally, it isn’t a characteristic that comes naturally for everyone, but you can develop and apply it to progress in life. If you’re someone who is shy or afraid to … Read more
Each and every one of us has likely encountered someone difficult to get along with. You may even be going through it right now. In fact, as you are reading this, I bet you have one or two people in mind that the word “difficult” applies to. C’mon. Don’t be shy. Admit it. Whether … Read more
Are you concerned that someone you just met, a close friend or perhaps even the partner lying next to you in bed, is a superficial person? You are not alone in these concerns… and you are not crazy to have them. There are millions of superficial people wandering around this world of ours. So it … Read more
Many of you have heard the saying, “what you put out into the world is what you get back”. Or how about, “What goes around comes around”. Neither saying discriminates. They apply to both the good and bad things we do. And the same law applies to the communication you have with others. How … Read more
Communication is a vital aspect of my job. I would go so far as to say that my training and expertise as a therapist amount to nothing without good communication skills. Communication allows me to cultivate empathy, achieve a profound understanding of my client’s needs, convey my knowledge in a useful manner, and build a … Read more
Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted your partner to talk to you but they did not? Have you ever ended a conversation with silence? If so, then you have experienced what’s commonly known as “the silent treatment.” The silent treatment is a manipulative way to inflict pain on someone without visibly … Read more
Have you ever noticed how some people make you feel validated and understood without saying a single word? What is it about them that makes it so easy for you to ‘open up’ and share your struggles? Why are they the first person you go to whenever you feel the need to unburden your soul? … Read more