Communication

You’ve probably noticed how some people in your life seem naturally upbeat and optimistic, while others focus on everything that could go wrong. Is it just easier for some people to be positive? [...]

Can you set boundaries from a place of calm and kindness? We often end up confronting these issues when we’re frustrated or feeling guilt or regret. Think of an event or project that [...]

Have you ever stopped to think about how you make other people feel? Whether it’s a loved one or a difficult colleague, do they feel better or worse after interacting with you? Do they feel [...]

What do you see in the picture? Is it a bird? Or do you see a rabbit? Our brains are always looking for patterns. We take some information, do a quick analysis, make some assumptions and jump to [...]

There were times when I used to feel unappreciated by my family. Like when I would do the dishes when that’s normally my husband’s chore and he didn’t notice. Or when I packed [...]

My friend is a professional speaker. She’s done tons of talks and videos and interviews. She doesn’t need me to tell her that she’s good. She’s heard it many times before. [...]

“I feel it’s important to say what’s on my mind.” “I want to be authentic and share how I really feel.” “Transparency is key in a relationship.” [...]

I was training a department that was going through a lot of change. People were sharing how stressful it was and how hard it made their jobs. I noticed a gentleman in the back with his arms [...]

Imagine your coworker comes back from a meeting and starts venting about how humiliated they were by another person’s response to their project update. Their frustration is boiling over as [...]

Lots of friends have recommended the documentary, The Social Dilemma, so I knew it would be interesting. And it certainly was! The film discusses how social media has turned into a tool that uses [...]