Article #603
While there are many examples in people’s private lives and in the world at large of anger that is openly expressed and out of control, there is another dynamic that is often overlooked and this is because it is not as easy to recognise.

Article #602
By using empathic listening techniques, you will be able to hear a lot more than what a person is saying. In fact, you’ll actually “hear” if a person is holding something back or if they are simply overcompensating for something.

Post #601
Friday Video: TED Talk – Where does happiness come from for you? An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you are going, and above all, being grateful.

Article #600
My six-year-old son says please and thank you compulsively. He attaches these words instinctually onto every request or question and while he uses please as more of a verbal question mark, his thank yous are very deliberate. I want to follow his lead. In a year where I spent too many hours self-absorbed, I left too many thank yous unspoken. I want to speak some now.

Article #599
Getting rejected when it comes to dating hurts. Obviously we have an interest in the person or we wouldn’t be attempting to date them in the first place and no one wants to hear that they just aren’t what that person is looking for. Here’s how to deal with it.

Article #598
A frequent complaint of the couples I work with is that one or both partners feel the other is no longer really listening. Learn about the different levels of listening that occur in relationships and discover the listening skills you and your partner will need to deepen intimacy and create a stronger union.

Article #597
Coping with disappointment is easier when using solid and effective positive thinking techniques. This article gives you ten creative ways for dealing with disappointment that not only helps you with current disappointments, but sets your brain on a path for avoiding future disappointments.

Post #596
Friday Video: TED Talk – After a catastrophic car accident that left him in a coma, Simon Lewis found ways to recover — physically and mentally — beyond all expectations.

Article #595
Although emotions and feelings are something each one of us has, it doesn’t mean that they are easy to handle or manage. For some people, they generally don’t cause too many problems, unless there is a major challenge in their life.

Article #594
The main objective of this exercise is to jump-start your problem solving ability. The nice thing about it is, it’s easy! This exercise is a great starting point for anyone who isn’t use to regular problem solving as well as for anyone who has used other techniques.