How does it pay to learn how to be a nicer person? When you’re faced with a supreme challenge to your social skills, do you act like a cornered wolf, run the other way, or try to see the situation from the other person’s perspective? It’s not always easy, I know. But if you’re the […]
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If you’re looking to create a habit that will make you a happier person, choose the habit of thinking about what you’re grateful for – every day. Gratitude makes you happier. This is not news, but it’s easy to forget when you’re faced with a stack of responsibilities that seems impossible to meet – or […]
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Why is respect so important? What comes to mind? Is it about whether or not your kids obey your every rule? Or do you immediately think of how you were treated by an authority figure who cared more about his rules than about your more pressing needs? What does it mean to respect someone? Is […]
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What admirable personal qualities do you think of when your favorite people in the world come to mind? Or when you notice positive qualities in a person, which ones make you think, “I wish I were as ___ as what’s-his-face”? Chances are, you’ve found yourself changing your attitude toward someone when you noticed one of […]
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When it comes to communication skills for couples, would you say you and your significant other have it all figured out? Do you already have all the keys to a successful relationship? Or would you like to know some brilliant couples communications exercises to make your time together more healing and enjoyable? What aspects of […]
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If Dr. Phil is right to say that rejection is the number one fear among human beings, then love rejection, ranking at the top of all rejection-based fears, is the queen of all horrors. Think about this for a second. Fear of love rejection ranks higher than the fear of starving to death, the fear […]
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Every now and then, we all need a gentle reminder of what we’re capable of accomplishing — especially when we’re stuck in self-doubt. To get this boost, we often turn to motivational quotes that have helped people throughout the ages gain perspective and inspiration to achieve their goals. When you need a boost and want […]
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Do you struggle to communicate effectively with others — either verbally or in writing? Maybe you’re in need of some effective communication techniques. Your words come out easily enough, but the actual consequences of those words are far from what you intended. What went wrong? And how do you avoid those mistakes the next time […]
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