Communication

Most of us have been privy to rumors at one time or another. Even when we did not ask to hear the latest gossip, sometimes people blurt out the grapevine “news” before we can even say “I don’t want to…
Read more

Almost everybody lies once in a while.  Even those people that we think of as painfully honest will tell a little white lie here and there.  Most of the time, these lies don’t harm anyone, and may even protect someone…
Read more

Henry just got into an argument with his boss and walked off the job early, telling his boss he could take the job and shove it. He was seething with anger as he drove out of the parking lot, unintentionally…
Read more

There are many people in this world who have passive aggressive tendencies and traits. In fact, it is almost certain that you know or have known someone like this. You may work with people who are passive aggressive, or have…
Read more

How do you deal with a jealous co-worker?  This is a sad waste of energy for anyone to use in this world. That question alone poses an interesting thought. Many people always want what others have because they may think…
Read more

The idea of “me” time is opportunity to do something for yourself, often something that you have been neglecting but which you need for your health. It may be as fundamental as sleeping and eating or as apparently luxurious and…
Read more

My advice to anyone out there that is in a relationship with a negative person is too limit the time you spend with those people. Negative people are usually around and they are easy to spot. They are grumpy, complain…
Read more

Any time you want to convey a heartfelt message, it is better to do so with a handwritten note, instead of emailing or telephoning. Modern technological conveniences, such as email, text messaging, telephoning and using social networks like face book, are…
Read more

Email is an ideal format for quick messages and reminders. For real communication, however, there is no match for the handwritten letter. Writing a letter requires taking time and putting thought into what you are going to say, exuding warmth…
Read more

Brb. CYAL8tr. ROTFL. There once was a student who turned in an essay written mainly in abbreviated terms and claimed “it is the language of our times”. Is this the truth? Could the abbreviated way to speak be the goal in…
Read more

In the modern, chaotic world, it becomes more and more frequent an occurrence that people report they have no time for themselves. Rushing from work, into the crowds at rush hour and finally to the sanctuary of a home does…
Read more

The need to share one’s feelings has been promoted for many years as a way to enhance interpersonal communication. If we’re angry we shouldn’t hold it in, if we’re taking issue with someone’s actions we should find a way to…
Read more

Parenting websites have become an important part of modern parenting. But beware. We’re dealing with highly emotive issues here. Although most chat boards are well-moderated – which means offensive or derogatory comments are quickly taken down – these sites are…
Read more

There are passive communicators all around us. There are also aggressive communicators and there are those who are passive aggressive communicators. It is going to enhance your own communication with people greatly if you become educated in how to understand…
Read more

It certainly seems quite rude when your ride arrives two minutes late, or your graded exam is returned to you in the nick of time, or you actually receive that refund on time.  The problem is, patience is a virtue,…
Read more

Some people believe that it is caring to point out their partner’s flaws – that it will help to make that person a better person. But the intent behind pointing out flaws is not loving – it is controlling. Pointing…
Read more

In this age, speed is valued over quality.  Technology has advanced to the extent that just about everything can be at one’s fingertips instantly.  Such a world creates conditions for people to not develop patience.  From a young age children…
Read more

Words hurt. So do physical wounds. Words are a direct memory link to the pain of wounds in the past. However, I am more interested in actually, what is harm and how does that concept work. There has always been an…
Read more

A person who wants revenge has been hurt in some way by another individual doing something that was wrong. There is a saying that “two wrongs do not make a right” and that is fitting in any situation. While it…
Read more

When you grow up being a shy child it is very common to see how other people talk for you. It is hard for outgoing people to understand why you are so afraid to let yourself be noticed. Over the…
Read more

Confrontation is sometimes unavoidable, but usually this is because you have allowed pressure to build and build until it can no longer be contained. The only way to avoid confrontation is therefore to prevent the situation deteriorating so much that…
Read more

Ineffective communication can lead to sour relationships. Sometimes, your partner may be beating around the bush or pushing you away by playing mind games. Mind games are a result of a lack of good communication. The following checklist will help…
Read more

We all know them. They are in many families and in most organizations. They are the ones who subtly and not quite overtly cause problems and create a negative drag on projects. They are the ones who don’t speak up…
Read more

People come in all different shapes and sizes. They also come in different packages when it comes to personality. There are some people who can walk up to anyone and talk to them like they are old friends, and there…
Read more

The Bible tells us, “Vengeance is mine, says the Lord.” Truly it is best to leave it up to him.  Holding those feelings brings much more damage to your life and your soul than to the person with who you…
Read more

We have all been there at one point or another. No one likes giving bad news, but sometimes things happen. There comes a point in time when you must share the bad news with everyone and it’s not glamorous. However,…
Read more

Not only is communication not over-rated, it is probably the most under-rated tool we have when relating to our fellow man!  Proper and vital communication can ward off potential catastrophes as well.  There are many forms of communication, but no matter…
Read more

Most of parent sometimes ignore of what their children are saying and asking. They don’t pay any attention of what their children are trying to say or ask. They don’t realize that in their children’s age, there are many thing…
Read more

How to tell if the person you love is playing head games If you are in love with someone you are more susceptible to being played, especially if your love interest is a manipulator(professional or by default). When you are…
Read more

Passive communicators can make life very difficult for many people. We often like to know someone’s opinion, or their input in a certain topic, so we ask them what they think. Here is where a passive person makes communication difficult….
Read more