BODY LANGUAGE Once upon a time, I thought of self-expression as primarily a verbal phenomenon. Making myself known to the world was a matter of choosing words that other rational beings could understand. Then I read Desmond Morris’ book, “The…
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“I have something important to share. I want you to listen.” This is the message we would like to get across when we speak to others, and we hope they take it seriously. But do we pay others the same…
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Why sales people are pushy. It sure is a nice day, how can I help you. Oh! Just looking, remember I’ll just be over here if you need any help. Walking through the entrance of any store you may notice…
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Q. “I find it hard to say NO to anyone. I keep saying YES until I feel resentful. Then I wind up blowing up. I really don’t like getting so angry, especially with my in-laws. I finally decided I couldn’t…
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Everyday for almost 11 years now, I have woken up in the same spot in my life.It’s like, my life as it should be, is passing my by. Everyone else is moving forward, achieving goals, and reaching milestones. Yet, I’m…
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For many years I’ve advocated for families gathering around the dining room table daily for meals. I think the value of this practice is far beyond what anyone could adequately explain, but I will attempt to try. All families eat…
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There are a few very important skills in life that all of us must learn. One skill is to talk a lot and say nothing. Another skill is to say a lot with few words or no words. This guide…
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When you have nothing to say to your ex, attempting to say something is a terrible risk. That ‘no words are left’ suggests that there’s nothing much to say again. However, this may not always be the case. Having something…
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Many people are fond of saying ” A lie is a lie” or “There is no such thing as a little lie” but that really doesn’t ring true to everyone. Little lies not only exist they are a necessary part…
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WHAT usually happens when you have an argument with your partner? Was it a slanging match? Did one of you go into a massive sulk? Did you walk out? Did it solve any problems? Did you feel better afterwards? A…
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Starting sentences with a command is most certainly slamming the door on productive communication and getting things done. You are shutting down the channels of mutual understanding and cooperation, along with the chance of positive outcomes. We all know that…
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Facial features can say a lot about a person, sometimes even speaking in intense and profound volumes. Somebody with very soft looking eyes could be viewed in a more sympathetic, endearing light, while somebody with harsher-looking eyes could be viewed…
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Does it hurt more to tell the truth or to hear it? Wow! Now that’s a loaded question that isn’t going to be easy to answer, if indeed there is an answer. There’s a saying that says the truth will…
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Text messaging has become an integral part of nearly every young person’s life and the best part of people in developed nations. To be able to communicate through text is such a convenience for everyone. Your in a meeting/class that’s…
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The Eyes Have It: How Your Personality is Written All Over Your Face What does your appearance say about who you are? The study of character or personality traits by physical appearance, or physiognomy, attempts to answer this question. The…
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Physiognomy is an old science which used facial features in order to predict a person’s persona. While many experts say that the eyes are the window to the soul, there is more to reading a face than just looking at…
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Many people believe that faces are the blueprint to the soul! Minus the amenities that we use to hide our eyes, there is wisdom in believing that our faces reveal something about our inner selves. Eyes are more than just…
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We must be careful in stereotyping everyone whom we encounter, because we might be misjudging them. For example, you might not allow a friend into your life because a person has a long chin, considered to be someone who you…
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Over the years, there have been many studies done in respect of one’s facial features and personality. These studies have revealed various findings. An expert has even stated that your facial features are a “blue-print” to what you are within….
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The argument of whether nature or nurture determines one’s personality is ongoing, but much of one’s personality can boil down to personal choices made when reaching adulthood. For instance, shyness may be innate, but it can be slowly unlearned with…
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Most communication these days is electronic. From Twitter, to Facebook, IM, to Texting, people are sending messages of all kinds to all places for all kinds of reasons. However, there is still a place and preference for old fashioned handwritten…
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Have you ever noticed that certain personalities usually share common facial features? That’s been one of the most intriguing phenomena I’ve witnessed in life. Could it be that having delicate facial features may help give you a sweet personality, or…
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Lying is something that always hurts the person who is being lied to. The individual doing the lying may believe they are doing the best thing, but believe me it will always come back to haunt them. They will always…
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If you have an issue that keeps popping up in your life, chances are good that it is because you have not communicated your desires clearly to the other person. This happens mostly when the answer is “no” and you’re…
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The best rule of friendship is to keep your heart a little softer than your head. Author Unknown I believe that every one of us wants to live in peace and harmony with others, especially with our friends. No normal…
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In this day and age it is probably safe to say there are very few “Cleavers” left in the world, but maybe there should be more. I can remember my parents talking about the show “Leave It to Beaver” and…
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Sometimes it is not that the topic, is something that cannot be spoken about but rather your own very deep seated feelings that prevent you from “talking” about the subject. Topping the list of emotions is guilt or shame. I…
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Self-communication, sometimes called internal dialogue or self-talk, is how you interact with yourself, your thoughts and dreams. As these thoughts are part of what makes us who we are, there’s a very strong correlation between negative self-talk and negative feelings…
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Disagreements in a relationship can be quite natural and healthy. However, when a disagreement becomes a ‘contentious exchange of views’, there is just cause for a pause. Indeed, in all things, there should be moderation. An argument- which is just…
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It is often assumed that every new vehicle for communication or technology, is just an extension of an older one. Take Neil Postman’s example in his fantastic book “Amusing Ourselves to Death,” that the automobile is thought of as an…
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