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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7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Learning a New Skill Through Mistakes
Fear. It is a word that usually causes us to feel anxious or afraid, but fear can also be a motivator. The truth is fear exists for good, not bad. It aims to keep us safe and protect us from harm. However, sometimes this fear gets out of hand. It can make us feel paralyzed by worry, unable to take action. And overcoming that type of fear can be essential to growing as a … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Learning a New Skill Through Mistakes
Who Else Wants to Read More Effectively?
With the pandemic keeping families at home the past couple of years, you might think they would be reading more. However, U.S. adults read 2 to 3 fewer books per year than they did between 2001 and 2016, according to a Gallup poll. Another survey by Pew Research found that 23% of Americans didn’t read a single book in 2021, and that figure is even higher for those under age … [Read more...] about Who Else Wants to Read More Effectively?
7 Ways To Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
There's nothing as painful for a parent as watching your kid grapple with making friends and figuring out how to fit in. You pick your kid up from school and see him sitting by himself, huddled up in a corner, staring at his lunch bag. You ask him how he feels, and he mumbles something about loneliness. It's an unfortunate moment for any parent. The key to preventing your … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
Mind-Body Exercises for Enhanced Mental Performance
Most people know the importance of physical exercise. But not many offer the same level of importance when it comes to the mind. But researchers state that the popular expression "use it or lose it" is valid for brain health. And over time, brain training has become a popular topic. People are always looking for ways to improve their cognitive abilities and … [Read more...] about Mind-Body Exercises for Enhanced Mental Performance