Have you ever felt lost and maybe confused, yet unsure about how to communicate your inner world with your significant other? Have you ever been misunderstood or called “too sensitive” by a partner? These are problems many introverts go through at some point in time. Introverts are people who recharge their energy alone. Their strength lies in focusing inward and putting … [Read more...] about An Introvert’s Guide to Communication in Relationships
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Why Giving Someone the Silent Treatment is a Mistake
The silent treatment is a refusal to communicate with someone that wants to communicate. Experts in psychology and marriage therapy often label the silent treatment as a form of emotional abuse, passive-aggressive behavior, and controlling behavior. It’s basically an attempt by a person to get what they want by making the other person miserable. It’s a form of … [Read more...] about Why Giving Someone the Silent Treatment is a Mistake
Top 10 Must-Have Communication Skills for Life and Work
Communication skills are a better predictor of success than intelligence. Most of us have jobs that require communicating with others, whether it’s verbal or written. Your boss, coworkers, and clients are all subjected to your communication skills. We all have to communicate with the people in our lives. Our partner, friends, family, and neighbors are part of our lives, … [Read more...] about Top 10 Must-Have Communication Skills for Life and Work
8 Hobbies That Build Self-Confidence
Hobbies are optional activities, so they should be fun. But hobbies can also provide other benefits, such as greater self-confidence. Imagine an activity you enjoy that also has the potential to enhance other parts of your life. That’s a powerful activity! Of course, any activity that builds your self-confidence could also stretch your comfort zone a bit. But that’s what … [Read more...] about 8 Hobbies That Build Self-Confidence
The Secret to Communicating with Your Adult Children
You love your adult children and want to have a close relationship with them. However, things sometimes turn out differently than you planned. Family communications can be tricky. It’s easy to fall into old patterns that become reinforced over many years. It’s difficult to remember that the baby you raised now has a career and children of their own. Transforming the way … [Read more...] about The Secret to Communicating with Your Adult Children