Glue, or How to Avoid a Crisis
Much of it is invisible to us, but glue is holding more together than you'd think. When it comes to relationships though, the bonding agent must be applied before the damage occurs.
Effective Communication – Influence, Understanding and Fulfilment
Effective communicators don't need to impose, their impact is in knowing how to build rapport, listen, and then frame their message.
Too much choice
Is choice good for us? When I was a kid crisps came in one variety, ready-salted. We were a comfortable middle-class family but I only remember having two pairs of shoes - one for home and one for school, and when we left school we got a job (and probably kept it). Now we have choice. Thirty-six varieties of crisp and counting, shoes are a whole fashion industry in themselves, and career planning has spawned an industry! Having many options is not necessarily better for us, in fact it can...
Does SM Make You Happier?
'New' things always attract criticism. Social Media is/are no longer new, but there are still plenty of pundits that will tell you that SM is bad. They did that with the use of biros in schools (spoils handwriting), and fast food (unhealthy). Confusing the 'new' thing with how people manage to get into difficulty when using it is an error in thinking. Still, some of it is relevant. Coming back to SM, I've met quite a few people lately who can't break the habit.
Imagination Is the Start of Your Grand Designs
Many people delay their progress because their vision is simply an unattainable grand design. Wishing and hoping won't do it, unless you believe it.
Work-life happiness
There's life and there's the job, right? Wrong. Instead of treating work and home as disjointed parts of the same existence, Anna Tims suggests a change in perception rather than a change in circumstances, and so re-infuse our lives with greater purpose and fulfilment. Work is not necessarily the enemy if it is managed correctly, and it can all be achieved without you having to trek through rain forests, climb a mountain or wear sackcloth.
Not Perfect But Not Imperfect Either
Some people make a habit of publicising what they see as their imperfections by making apologising in advance. It's not helpful to them, the situation, or the relationship. And false modesty is not attractive.
Do Your Communities Give You a Sense of Belonging?
In a community (I use the word loosely) there are those who are driven by passion, while others only pay lip service. Which group do you fall into?
The Value of Continuing Professional Development
CPD does more than add to your technical skills, it helps you grow as a person.
Persuasion and Healing
The most obvious tactics often don't work. Empathy and 'getting alongside' is often more effective. Here's a heartwarming and informative video. It has a big aaaah! factor, for sure, but like so many of these things it is a real opportunity to re-learn something we all know how to do.
