Everyone has personal baggage. When someone makes a statement that challenges a deeply held belief, belittles a respected group or individual, or attacks on a personal level, it can be easy to react in a way that you will later…
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Communication is a crucial part of any relationship, whether it be between co-workers, significant others, or friends. Parents and children must also communicate, and sometimes that particular communication is the most complex, as it can change a great deal over…
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It’s called small because it refers to a conversation of little consequence. It’s about being polite, avoiding awkward silence, being connected with another human being. There is nothing wrong with silence. Some wise person once said, “it just means one…
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Everyone has been there. We have all been surprised by something at some time in our lives. It can be a good surprise or a very bad one; but it makes us feel off balance in some way; like our…
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Tolerance is a virtue. This is what I have come to believe after many years of working with some of the most unsavory people in society. I deal on a daily basis with some of the most annoying people in…
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My Mom’s not a drunk, really! English was boring enough but now I had to take a Speech class. I could do boring classes like English, History and Math, but I dreaded the day the Speech class was to start….
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Real Social Dynamics (RSD) Blueprint Decoded: Four Day Total Immersion Advance Identity Level Change, 2008, Seminar (Video, Audio) There is no doubt that this is one of most influential program that I had ever encountered. Though this is not primarily…
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I like to tell people I am not good with subtlety and I prefer when people are just straight forward or direct, blunt even if necessary. And most of the time that is true. But just because I do not…
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In this article you are going to learn a psychology “trick” to master preparation for a date that success, dating, and attraction experts use. I am going to provide you with a solid foundation so you can have a great…
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How Do I Write A Love Letter? Writing a love letter is one of the surest ways to pass on a message of sentiment. A simple expression could say many things: I am thinking of you, I miss you, or…
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“You’re so judgmental!” If anyone has ever said that to you, it’s not likely something you liked to hear. And whether you agreed with it or not, it’s smart to step back and think about the way you react to…
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We tend to use the word “listen” for all the trivial things we hear. Listening is taken for granted as an innate faculty of human beings. The Cambridge Dictionary (2003) defines the verb listen, “to give attention to someone or…
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Keeping your composure in sensitive situations can be difficult, when your natural impulse is to express your own feelings and emotions without considering the consequences. Often, simply taking the time to imagine what the likely repercussions will be may be…
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The art of communication is best understood through trial and error over time. If we’re lucky, eventually we understand how our words, both written and spoken, have the power to inspire or destroy. After making one of the worst communication…
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In an increasingly interconnected global community, communication skills are more important than ever. Like personal relationships, our ability to communicate determines the strength and durability of all our partnerships. The first step in effective communication is listening; however, listening is…
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Are you making a goal to get ahead in your career? Would you like to make and keep more friends? To accomplish these things, you need to be interesting. You will learn how to make yourself more interesting. It is…
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Successful communication consists of much more than verbal exchanges. To really understand others we have to be aware of the non-verbal cues that accompany their speech, such as, facial expressions, body stance, physical gesturing and other visible signs of emotion….
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Loss of personal power is largely only a loss of yourself. You become fragmented within, and this then causes you to lose your own power. The holding of any such fear based doubts about yourself, always shows up in the…
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Effective Communication is the cornerstone of solid relationships and positive interactions. Unfortunately, a lack of clear communication is all too common among families, coworkers, and friends. Miscommunication can lead to misinterpretations of events and people, and can hurt relationships! The…
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Our entire view of the world is changed the moment we learned to talk. And it was by learning to talk we also changed our world. It takes some time to learn that “talking” and communicating are different. We keep…
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Eye contact in conversation is a tricky business. Too much, and people will back off from you thinking you’re staring, you’re too intent or just plain weird. Not enough and they’ll think you’re hiding something, disinterested or just plain weird….
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There are many ways to show your appreciation towards someone who has done you a good turn. Appreciation is something which has to come from the heart and not merely for saying “thank you” for a favour, a job well…
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When someone trusts you enough to ask your opinion, a thoughtful response is always best. Blurting out your opinion without giving thought to its effect on a person’s feelings is just being rude. There is a tactful way to be…
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One of the best ways to improve communications with your kids really has to do with doing less talking and more listening. This may be the reason God gave us two ears and one mouth. Although listening sounds easy, it…
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Anger can create a physical change in your body, and even brain chemistry, without the person being aware of it. When you are feeling anger at someone or something, the initial response is to lash out and express the anger….
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Did you know Rapper Li’l John has an energy drink named after the type of music he produces? Crunk Energy Drink! If you don’t know, Crunk is probably considered a sub-genre of Hip Hop music. The word itself is said…
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How to interpret good and bad vibes Have you ever been reading an email, news article, or personal letter to someone else and though to yourself “wow, this person sounds so happy” or “oh man, this person is mad”? This…
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Giving a speech can be a daunting task to many people. Even a seasoned speaker may feel nervous occasionally. So, how do you deliver an excellent speech in front of your audience? Get your facts right in the first place before…
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There is care to be used in dealing with vibes. Though most people get a first and last impression when meeting someone or dealing with someone, care needs to be taken to not judge too quickly. So many things affect…
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Communication is done in a variety of ways. Perhaps you know someone that has the ability to always say what they want… at just the right moment? Perhaps you are envious of those that have that ability? It’s easy to…
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