When you’re a couple, your conversation skills can draw you closer together or drive you apart. Do you give each other love and support, or do you resort to nagging and shutting down? You might assume that loving your partner would be enough, but most of us can benefit from practicing interacting effectively. In fact, almost 70% of divorces are caused by communication … [Read more...] about 12 Important Conversation Skills for Couples
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Teaching Kids to Give: 10 Tips for Success
As a parent, we all want our children to have healthy, happy lives. But far too many children grow up without ever learning the importance of giving. That teaches them not to give to others, and the more dominant they are in their fledgling years, the more unlikely they are to change their behavior. However, teaching your child how to give to others can increase their … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids to Give: 10 Tips for Success
How to Ask Family and Friends for Help with Your Job Search
If daily life was more like the movies, getting a new job would take only about 10 minutes. You just wait for a family member to come along and make you a vice president in their company, or at least give you a chance to start out in the mailroom. In reality, your loved ones may not be in a position to hire you. However, they can still be an excellent source of assistance … [Read more...] about How to Ask Family and Friends for Help with Your Job Search
How to Answer Interview Questions About Handling Stress
Whether you want to be an air traffic controller or a gardener, you’ll probably run into interview questions about how you handle stress. It’s an important issue for just about any workplace. Almost 60% of U.S. workers report feeling stressed on a daily basis, according to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace survey. An alarming 14% say it’s gotten so bad they want … [Read more...] about How to Answer Interview Questions About Handling Stress
Why You Should Keep a Gratitude Journal
In the hustle and bustle of our lives, we often forget to take a few minutes to realize how blessed we are. Our hectic schedules drive us to work, cook, clean, run errands, and more. With so much to do in the days, weeks, and months that go by, it's easy to forget to pause and reflect on all you have and be grateful. Those who take time to write down things they feel … [Read more...] about Why You Should Keep a Gratitude Journal