We’ve all heard of communication and how it’s essential to any healthy, successful relationship. But what exactly is communication, and why do we need it? Communication = two people exchanging ideas, including their feelings, wants, and needs. It’s about opening up about important things and receiving that information from your partner. Without open communication, problems…
Avoidance might be an accurate term to describe most people’s first reaction to the idea of conflict, even more so when it comes to the workplace. One survey found that more than 80% of people were at least a little bit afraid of a “scary conversation” they needed to have at work. “Fight or flight” is a…
Always tell the truth even when it is hard to do. Every time you tell the truth, especially when it is hard to do, you put yourself in a position where you might need to be resilient. Resilience has been described as the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Times…
Dare to try. Choose to keep trying. Be prepared to fail. Learn your lessons, but keep going. Each time I applied for a job in the BBC World Service newsroom and was rejected, I put the letter in my back pocket, as a daily spur to remind me to make greater effort, to do whatever…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ We’ve all had our fair share of tough decisions – “Should I quit my job?”, “Should I take that promotion even though I’ll need to move my home or live far away from my family?” On top of the “should’s” the next steps to consider are the “how to’s.”…
To immediately tackle the elephant in the room, in this article I’m not referring to NO in terms of consent. That topic requires no conversation. No means no. Always. People should feel no shame in saying no and should absolutely demand that their “no” is respected and complied with. The article focuses on the role…
By Ashley Stahl, Originally Published in Forbes The pumpkin spice lattes are back, cozy sweaters are pulled on and the gift shopping list has been compiled. The Holiday season is here! Although this is one of my favorite times of the year, it is also one of the hardest to keep work afloat and make…
By Kesiena Boom, M.S. mbg Contributor Kesiena Boom, M.S., is a sociologist and writer. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Manchester and a master’s degree in Gender Studies from Lund University. Image by mbg creative x Lumina / Stocksy October 14, 2022 Our editors have independently chosen the products listed…
October 14, 2022 — 11:03 AM When it comes to stockpiling our favorite simple exercises, we’re all about moves that work a lot of different muscles and have modifications to suit all skill levels. One of those moves? Standing bird dog. You may have completed a traditional bird dog (done on all fours) in a…
Author: Medical reviewer: October 14, 2022 Writer By Shannon Ullman Writer Shannon Ullman is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in Healthline, Medical News Today, Insider, and more. Medical review by Scott Nass, M.D., MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS Board-certified Family Physician Scott Nass, M.D., MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS is a family physician and HIV specialist…
