listening

Day-to-Day Challenges for People with Schizophrenia

PsychologyDay-to-Day Challenges for People with Schizophrenia

The list of day-to-day challenges for people with schizophrenia is long and encompasses biological, psychological, and social issues. Anyone suffering…

The Ten Commandments for Dealing with Conflict in Your Relationship

ConflictsThe Ten Commandments for Dealing with Conflict in Your Relationship

As much as you'd like to get along with your significant other 100% of the time, sooner or later there'll…

The Six Blind Sages and the Elephant: Learning to Value Other People's Opinions

Literature and PsychologyThe Six Blind Sages and the Elephant: Learning to Value Other People's Opinions

It's not always easy to value other people's opinions. This is because, when they're completely different from our own, we…

How to Be More Eloquent

Personal DevelopmentHow to Be More Eloquent

How eloquent you are strongly influences your relationships. It also indirectly affects your self-esteem and your ability to deal with conflict. Speaking skills are about more than the image you're…

The Importance of Conscious Communication

PsychologyThe Importance of Conscious Communication

We start communicating with our surroundings in our mother's womb. We react to the stimuli around us, although our responses…

Seven of the Best Ernest Hemingway Quotes

CultureSeven of the Best Ernest Hemingway Quotes

Ernest Hemingway's quotes have inspired many of his readers. He was an American writer and journalist. He won the Pulitzer Prize in…

Genuine Kindness is the Universal Language

WellnessGenuine Kindness is the Universal Language

Genuine kindness strengthens those who practice it. It goes way beyond good manners or formalities. When kindness is authentic, it demonstrates…

Tell the Truth: 5 Keys to Not Hurt Others

CultureTell the Truth: 5 Keys to Not Hurt Others

If you say, "tell the truth," many people will associate it with offending people. However, the truth is positive, and…

The Benefits of Nonviolent Communication

PsychologyThe Benefits of Nonviolent Communication

Communicating effectively isn't always simple. There tend to be more assumptions and misunderstandings than clear messages and accurate interpretations. That's…

Lonely in the Middle of a Crowd

WellnessLonely in the Middle of a Crowd

It doesn't matter how many people you know or how many friends you have on social media. What's truly important is…

How to Respond to Criticism and Get Something out of it

PsychologyHow to Respond to Criticism and Get Something out of it

When someone criticizes you, you usually see it as a personal attack. It feels like an offensive comment that can sometimes…

Psychologists: Helping You Interpret Your Thoughts and Emotions

PsychologyPsychologists: Helping You Interpret Your Thoughts and Emotions

Psychologists have the job of studying people's behavior. They help people understand their problems by interpreting their thoughts and emotions. They…

6 Tips to Improve Communication Between Parents and Children

Culture6 Tips to Improve Communication Between Parents and Children

There is no parenting manual that will work for every single parent in the world. But there are certain general…

5 Types of Friends

Culture5 Types of Friends

What would life be without friends! Without that support when we're sad... that laughter with the power to turn an ordinary day into an unforgettable memory. Friends are wonderful, and…

What Active Listening Means for Relationships

PsychologyWhat Active Listening Means for Relationships

Do you know how to listen to people? Or do you just hear the words coming out of their mouth,…

The Art of Listening

PsychologyThe Art of Listening

Yes, listening is an art. After all, not everyone knows how to do it. Plus, staying silent until the other person stops talking is not the same as listening. Thinking about…

Eastern Wisdom to Help Your Inner Light Shine

WellnessEastern Wisdom to Help Your Inner Light Shine

All of us are capable of letting our inner light shine if we explore our inner-selves with awareness. Each human…

Giving From the Heart: Empathetic or Non-Violent Communication

PsychologyGiving From the Heart: Empathetic or Non-Violent Communication

Words are a double-edged sword. They can build deep relationships, but they also have the power to destroy them and cause…