Talking is not the only way of managing relations. You can also effectively use nonverbal communication. Are you skilled in it? Let’s start with humor. Use humor and play to relieve stress. Humor, laughter, and play are natural antidotes to stress. They lessen your burdens and help you keep things in perspective. Laughter brings your…
Helping another person is always about balancing between two points: be within reach when help is needed, not to be obsessive. Anyway, you shouldn’t let fears about saying or doing the wrong thing stop you from reaching out. And it’s also important to understand that everyone grieves differently and for different lengths of time. The…
Do you remember our discussion about managing conflicts? So, you already know that collaboration is usually the best way of solving the problem. But, as with any other strategy, it has its pitfalls: collaboration requires a commitment from all parties to look for a mutually acceptable solution, collaboration may require more effort and more time…
Tracking your reactions and responses can bring you a lot of surprises. Try to analyze: Do you rush to judgment before you know all of the facts? Do you stereotype? To develop your emotional intelligence, look honestly at how you think and interact with other people. Try to put yourself in their place, and be…
Most of us make some plans and set up goals at the end of the year. And how often do you check what part of them is done? And how do you plan your daily routine? Use a calendar or planning app to keep track of assignments, chores, practices, and other obligations. Even if you…
Don’t you think it’s the right time to go on talking about the psychotherapy myths? Myth #9: Therapy is only for treating disorders and not for personal growth. The real practice shows that psychotherapy approaches can be helpful for both aims. Yes, we often use the word coaching when we are focused on making lifestyle…
Not only our body but also our mind needs to relax. If you know how to calm down your thoughts, you can keep your mind sound in any situation. One of the tricks is getting things off your mind by writing them down. When you have some free time or feel stressed, take a few…
Do you still think that Emotional Intelligence is helpful in relations only? Increasing EI, you’ll have at least two benefits: you are linked to having higher job satisfaction. By the way, it works not only if you have high EI but also if you are working with the person who has high EI; it is…
If you’d like to keep your body and mind sound, it is important not only to organize your work or/and study but also to find your right way to relax. Is it good for a young programmer that works and studies online to rest also online? It may give some relaxation to her or his…
Is it easy to talk with your teen? Keep in mind these simple tips to improve your communication: Teens are more likely to talk if they aren’t always getting a lecture. Give them warnings before strumming up a deep conversation Share regular meals. Try not to get too emotional. And what are your hacks? Share…