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.
“You’re always so high strung and emotional!” These words were hurled at me by a past partner who used to gaslight me all the time. Their words made me feel insecure, confused, and raw. I always ended up believing that I was the guilty party in whatever issue we were dealing with, and as a … 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
Our siblings are some of the most complicated people to deal with in our lives. Sibling rivalries started as kids over pretty trivial stuff… like when we started to fight over our teddy bears, who sat in the front seat on car rides, deciding what shows to watch on TV and who was better at … Read more
An apology letter to girlfriend might not be your usual way of communicating with your partner, especially since you could easily shoot her a text or email. Sometimes it takes something more substantial and detailed–like a letter, to say how truly sorry you are. A letter gives you a chance to lay bare your thoughts and feelings … Read more
Have you ever sat in a room by yourself and thought about the big questions of life? I know I have. I remember the tagline from the film, “Aliens”’ that read, “In space, no one can hear you scream.” It made me think, is space really silent? If so, why do we have sound on … Read more
Whether you’ve bought a new car, closed on a house, or taken your dream vacation… it’s fun to share those experiences with your friends. I mean, you’re happy and excited, and it shows! When your friends come alongside you and are genuinely interested and happy for you, it increases your own feelings of happiness in the … 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
There are many different reasons why people hate talking on the phone. According to various studies, those reasons include concern about sounding weird to the caller, being misunderstood, fear of being unable to satisfy the caller’s need, or the caller not thinking highly of them. And often it is an introvert that fits the bill. … 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
When leasing an apartment, it is usually a benefit and relief to snag an available apartment for rent on the bottom floor. It is easier to move furniture in and go in and out without climbing the stairs to the upper floors. However, the joys of the bottom floor may be short-lived when you are … Read more