Effective listening is a cornerstone of healthy communication and meaningful relationships. By honing the art of active listening, we can better cultivate genuine connections, foster empathy, and strengthen interpersonal bonds. Today, we discuss the essential elements of being a great listener and provide actionable strategies for honing this incredible skill. How to Be a Great […]
Journaling is a practice that helps promote self-reflection, personal growth, and mental well-being. If we approach our journaling practice thoughtfully, our journal can become a powerful tool for not only self-expression and reflection but also for finetuning our personal and professional goals, tracking and measuring our progress, and recording lessons learned and insights along the […]
To observe Annual Boost Self-Esteem Month, we published a series of posts about the many aspects of this intriguing subject. Today’s post covers the important issue of how to be appropriately assertive in relationships. If you would like to read the series from the beginning, please start here: Self-Esteem: What You Need to Know and […]
Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical skill that helps us navigate our own emotions and effectively interact with others. It involves the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in ourselves and to have empathy for other’s feelings as well. Heightened EI is linked to improved emotional wellness as it helps us to build stronger […]
Having a high level of emotional intelligence helps us to have more successful and respectful personal and professional relationships. In our personal life, this allows us to have more peaceful and fulfilling relationships with friends, family and life partners. In the working world, emotional intelligence can be one of the key qualities that differentiates those […]
Difficult work conversations are an inevitable part of professional life. Whether it’s addressing performance issues, discussing conflicts, delegating difficult projects, or giving constructive feedback, these conversations can be challenging. With the right strategies and approaches, it is possible for difficult work conversations to be productive and respectful dialogues that lead to growth and positive outcomes. […]
Self-confidence is a powerful asset in the workplace, impacting your performance, relationships, and overall job satisfaction. When we cultivate our self-confidence and overcome self-doubt at work, we can open doors to new opportunities, enhance our credibility, and thrive in our professional endeavors. There are many practical strategies to help build self-confidence at work and unlock […]
Many of the most successful people share one common trait: They understand the importance of setting clear and achievable goals in their professional lives. The process we use to set career goals directly impacts our performance and more. Specifically, by defining detailed objectives, we significantly increase our motivation, which in turn increases our productivity, and […]
No matter how dedicated or focused we are, maintaining high productivity over time can be a challenge. Whether we’re working towards personal goals, a particularly difficult work project, or a complicated school assignment, we all face times when our motivation and commitment begin to waver. One particularly effective strategy to keep ourselves going, or to […]
Managing time effectively can be a struggle. Endless distractions compete for our attention, leading us to feel overwhelmed and stressed. And if we’re prone to procrastination, forget it! It can feel almost impossible to get things done. Bottom line, it can be hard to keep our attention where it needs to be when so many […]
