The guide to getting on...and getting it together.
It can be hard to understand why others feel the way they do. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead us to respond in a counterproductive manner. If they are angry or sad, we may react defensively or negatively. We may assume, incorrectly, that we are to blame or they are wrong. We may try to make … Read more
As children, most of us were probably inquisitive. We were trying to learn about the world around us and asked lots of questions. In fact, one study found that youngsters do this as much as 300 times a day. They wonder about such toughies as “Why is water wet?” Where does the sky end?” and … Read more
Did you smile at someone today? Did you ask a colleague how he or she was doing? Did you pay anyone a complement (no matter how small)? If so, perhaps you made their day – and maybe your own as well. Most of us crave recognition and a connection to those around us. We like … Read more
Is It Them, or Is It Me? It’s been said that to be truly happy, you must be true to yourself. But who are you, really? Are you the person who makes others laugh, or someone who wrestles with the demons of a difficult childhood behind closed doors? Do you look in the mirror and … Read more
It’s a frequent point of contention: Whose version of reality is “right”? In truth, the answer is either no one’s or everyone’s. For each of us, the world is essentially a personal belief system defined by our perceptions, experiences and values. We’ve noted that it can be hard for people to agree on something as … Read more