Communication
Minding Your Own Business: When Others are in Our Business
Lately, I’ve written a lot about minding our own business and leaving others to mind theirs. But what can we do when someone else is in OUR business? I had…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Wait to Seek Help in Your Relationship
Relationships are our greatest teachers…and our greatest challenges. Ideally, our intimate relationship enhances our lives. There’s no other place in our life where we can get more fulfillment and…
Read MoreHow to Accept Criticism Gratefully (or at Least, Gracefully) Part 2
In the previous article, we discussed the difference between consciously accepting feedback and unconsciously reacting to feedback. But what if you feel the feedback is truly harsh? What if…
Read MoreHow to Accept Criticism Gratefully (or at Least, Gracefully) Part 1
You were just given some negative feedback, and you’re feeling defensive. Maybe your boss didn’t like a project you submitted, or your spouse criticized the way you’re dressed, or…
Read MoreHow to Give Positive Feedback
In my last post, we discussed how to determine whether feedback is warranted. This alone can make a huge difference in improving relationships! So, let’s say you’ve determined that…
Read MoreThe Art of Conscious Feedback
“Don’t care what anyone thinks about you!” Have you heard advice like that? I have, and I think it is an absurd notion. After all, we are social beings.…
Read MoreWhy Winning an Argument is Impossible
Do you ever try winning an argument when you have a conflict? Do you think that you are right, and the other person is wrong, and if only you…
Read MoreHow to Improve Nonverbal Communication
Communication is so much more than what we say. In fact, the majority is actually nonverbal communication. When interacting with others, we respond to tone, body language, facial expressions, and volume…
Read MorePrinciples for Conscious Communication
Conscious communication might be the single most important skill we can develop to improve our relationships. However, most of us struggle to communicate in a way that helps…
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