Improve Your Active Listening Skills For World Listening Day
Are you a good listener? Do you want to develop your active listening skills further?In honor of World Listening Day on July 18th, let’s explore the significance of active listening skills as an art and a valuable skill. Active listening goes beyond merely hearing words; it involves fully engaging with the speaker, understanding their perspective, and providing meaningful...Learn More
The Best 5 Steps for Making More Adult Friends
It is widely acknowledged that making friends as an adult can be a huge challenge for many and there are real reasons why this occurs. There is something very special about the connections we nurture in our childhood and teen years and if you are one of the lucky people who remains near and close with your childhood friends you will easily note how irreplaceable those special connections are....Learn More
Six Steps to Get Motivated to Achieve Your Goals
When it comes to setting goals, it isn’t hard to think of where you’d like to be in six months, a year, or even five years. Making steady progress towards these goals is another story entirely. Here are six concrete steps you can take towards achieving your goals, even when your motivation is running dry. 1. Dress The Part While the COVID-19 pandemic has welcomed a new era of casual dress that...Learn More
How to be a Great Listener Part I: The Attitude of a Compassionate Listener
“Listening is an art that requires attention over talents, spirit over ego, others over self.” – Dean Jackson The Attitude of Great Listeners Developing effective and compassionate listening skills is absolutely essential in order to maintain a strong and healthy relationship. Becoming a great listener is not only vital for flourishing romantic relationships, but it is also a skill...Learn More
Healthy Relationship Habits to Encourage in Your Teen
Nothing can fill a parent with trepidation quite like watching their teenager enter the world of dating. While you may feel some “mama bear” instincts to shut it down, your teen needs you to be there for them. And they’re probably craving to know (without telling you): what does a healthy relationship actually look like? Instill these five teachable habits to help your teen build healthy...Learn More