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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Why Giving Is Good For You
Anyone can tell that giving helps others. Your gift can offer emotional, financial, and other forms of support to your friends and family or any other recipient when you give. But giving can boost your happiness too. Studies show that charitable actions can positively affect your health and happiness. Giving to others makes you feel good about yourself and helps you feel … [Read more...] about Why Giving Is Good For You
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
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children’s mental health took a negative turn in 2020. In addition to the usual challenges of growing up, many families are struggling with the loss of loved ones and the consequences of closing schools for a year. Mental health is an essential part of your child’s overall wellbeing that’s just as important as their physical condition. Their early development creates the … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health