Communication is at the heart of all relationships, whether personal or professional. However, not all communication is effective. Often, we unintentionally create conflict or misunderstandings by blaming or criticizing others, which can trigger defensiveness. One powerful technique to communicate more constructively is using “I statements.” What are “I Statements”? “I statements” are a way of... Continue Reading →
March was international Women’s Month. This is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women in history to the present day. International Women’s Day is on March eighth, and in 1980 President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of the 8th National Women’s Week. 7 years later congress passed a joint... Continue Reading →
As human beings, we often find ourselves navigating through the complex emotions of fear and hope. These two powerful forces have the ability to shape our lives, both positively and negatively. Both of these emotions, however, are okay to feel and experience, however, there is a difference when one side meets another, and your life... Continue Reading →
What do you do to look after yourself? Taking care of ourselves is sometimes easier said than done. Why is it so hard, if it is so important to make sure we take good care of our body, mind, and soul? If we learn how to eat healthy foods, learn how to reduce stress, and... Continue Reading →
¿Qué hace para cuidarse? A veces, cuidar de nosotros mismos es más fácil de decir que de hacer. ¿Por qué es tan difícil, si es tan importante, asegurarnos de cuidar bien de nuestro cuerpo, mente y alma? Si aprendemos a comer alimentos saludables, aprendemos a reducir el estrés y al ejercicio, todo puede contribuir a... Continue Reading →
Love is all around us, all the time, within every month and every day of the year. Not everyone realizes how love is all around in their lives not stopping only at romantic love. Love is shared between siblings, parents [biological or adoptive], family members, friends, pets, and more. Love is giving the last slice... Continue Reading →
At some point in your life, you have probably heard of the concept of love languages. It is often how friendships and couples alike explain the way they show and want to receive love. Oftentimes, people feel that they need to have compatible love languages in order to appropriately love the person in that relationship,... Continue Reading →
As February is known as the month of love, there is not better chance than to talk about it now! Within psychology, there are many theories and different understandings of how love works within the brain and within one’s behavior. A particularly interesting theory is that of psychologist Robert Sternberg, entitled Triangular Theory of Love:... Continue Reading →
At a time when most people are focusing on coming for the holiday season, there are some people who don’t have the luxury of being able to be together now or for most of the year. Long distance relationships can be hard, especially around this time of year, however, there are many benefits that can... Continue Reading →
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