Connection

We all need connection. Good communication is key for establishing strong connections and maintaining healthy relationships. But communication and connection aren’t always easy.

We make assumptions about people, let our emotions get the better of us, and struggle to deal with difficult or negative people. We talk when we should be quiet and don’t speak up for ourselves when we should.

Browse through articles on communication skills, common communication mistakes, relationship tips, and improving how we can better express ourselves to the important people in our lives.

Want to have better connections in your life with your family, friends, and work colleagues? Read on.

Stop Using Guilt to Get What You Want

Guilt may work but it comes at a tremendous cost. Stop using guilt to get what you want.

Guilt is one nasty son of a bitch. After that scathing appraisal, here are two questions to ask yourself. Do I use guilt as a weapon? Do I use guilt to get what I want? Just to clarify – the sort of guilt I’m referring to in this post is the ‘guilt trip’ variety. If […]

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How To Reconnect with Old Friends

friends reconnecting

I have a question for you. Do you need to reconnect with old friends? Do you have a particular friend that you want to reach out to that you haven’t seen in a while? I reconnected with an old friend over breakfast recently. I didn’t realize time had gotten away from me and I hadn’t seen […]

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How to Have Those Hard Conversations

No one likes those hard conversations but they are often important to have. Read How to Have Those Hard Conversations.

Hard conversations – you know the ones I mean! I’m talking about those conversations that you dread down in the pit of your stomach. The hard conversations that make you feel slightly nauseous just thinking about. Whether its related to a personal, health or work issue these sorts of conversations are always difficult. Here are ten […]

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