Relationship Failure – How to Prevent It
Relationship success is defined not by the absence of disputes, but by how well you deal with them as they arise. You can't do that until the foundations have been properly laid.
Fight Passivity and Apathy – Nurture Your Curiosity and be Lustful
Curiosity has been called 'The Lust of the Mind'. Not a bad image, and one that also conjures up self-indulgance. Many great creators and thinkers have extolled the virtues of curiosity, and the value of keeping it alive. Like anything we think about though, we can fall into lazy passivity that just doesn't do the job.
How and Why You Should Manage Your Boundaries
Managing your boundaries is vital life skill and essential for your wellbeing and the health of your relationships.
Break Free from the Curse of Comparing: Cultivating Authenticity in a Social Media Age
Break free from social media enslavement and cultivate your authenticity. Stop comparing yourself with others, embrace self-awareness, and practice gratitude to foster genuine happiness and individuality.
Beware the Thought Stopping Cliches that Halt Discussion and Stifle Debate
When we are stumped by a challenge, or find ourselves with a dilemma for which we have no immediate explanation or answer, we tend to resort to commonly-used platitudes; enter the thought-terminating cliché.
You Don’t Have to Be Lost to Ask for Help: It’s a Sign of Strength
Knowing when to ask for help or guidance is not the same as actually doing it. There is no shame in either, and people often struggle alone when help is at hand, if they just ask.
Don’t Think You’re Qualified to Help Others? Take This Quiz
When it comes to helping someone in crisis, there is a lot you can do that doesn't need expert help. We are all qualified to act like human beings.
How to Stop Arguing – You Have Control with these Steps
When you feel as if you have to win the argument, or you are competing with each other to be heard, you are already heading for a dead end. Break the habit. Learn to listen effectively and do yourself and your relationship a huge favour.
A Growth Mindset is Possible, and a Wise Choice
Carol Dweck researches 'growth mindset' — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems.
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