Posts with Tag: Learning

How a single word can change the course of your conversations

Have you ever stopped to think about how a single word can influence the tone of a conversation? In our daily interactions, the language we use has a bigger impact than we often realize. One word in particular, "but," can be a small obstacle to connection and understanding. While it’s common and nec...…
in Authentic Connections
How a single word can change the course of your conversations

Selective Myopia: Why Do We Focus on the Negative and Not the Positive?

Energy flows where your attention goes Have you noticed that the things you dislike the most seem to be the ones that surround you? It could be a person, a daily situation, or even a particular flavor, but somehow, what we don’t want ends up taking up a huge space in our lives. We can call this “s...…
in Personal Growth
Selective Myopia: Why Do We Focus on the Negative and Not the Positive?

Learning to Recognize Your Mistakes

Recognizing a mistake can be uncomfortable, and I understand that, as it often feels like we are surrounded by competition and perfection. These days, it almost seems like the norm, and admitting that we are not infallible can make us feel vulnerable. However, what if I told you that those uncomfort...…
in Authentic Connections
Learning to Recognize Your Mistakes

The Myth of Constant Positivity

Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them. - Steve Maraboli Everything around us pushes us to always be optimistic, to find the bright side of things, and to never be brought down by challenges. We're taught that a positive attitude is everything, and that a...…
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The Myth of Constant Positivity

Developing a More Conscious Relationship with Anger

Anger is an emotion we all know, but few of us really know how to manage it. Often, we are taught to suppress it or feel guilty for experiencing it. However, anger, like any other emotion, has a purpose. How can we develop a more conscious relationship with it so that it doesn't control us or get st...…
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Developing a More Conscious Relationship with Anger

Are We Conditioned? The Balance Between Rewards and Authenticity in Our Decisions

At times, it seems like everything we do is driven by what we can gain in return: rewards, recognition, or simply a smile of approval. From work to raising our children, personal relationships, and caring for our pets, it feels as though we are constantly operating under a logic of exchange. But is...…
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Are We Conditioned? The Balance Between Rewards and Authenticity in Our Decisions