It sounds counterintuitive to suggest rhyming verses as a source of comfort. But we’ve found some beautiful poems about death, some rhyming and some not, that put the pain of losing someone into words that feel authentic and compassionate. There’s a reason many of us find comfort in certain song lyrics and types of music. …
My husband misinterprets everything I say! It’s a common complaint. In manageable situations, breaking this habit is a matter of retooling your spousal dynamics. More extreme circumstances may lead to dangerous gaslighting. Whichever the case, learning how to talk to someone who turns everything around is a valuable skill, both personally and professionally. To that…
Did you know that about 90 percent of couples don’t speak the same language? It’s true! But we’re not referring to national tongues; instead, we’re talking about “love languages,” a proven romantic framework that helps people better navigate relationships. The good news is that love languages are easy to learn, and couples that make an…
You’ll want to stick to safe conversation subjects during the first few dates with a new person. However, as a relationship grows, the urge will strike to dig deeper into what makes someone tick. After all, how will you ever really know your lover unless you delve into controversial relationship topics? You can ease into…
Are you in a committed relationship with a guy that feels like it might be #endgame for you? You like each other a lot, so far, he’s been saying and doing all the right things, and you can see a real future with this man. But you want to know more… about his past, quirks,…
As a mom of three little ones, our days usually go one of two ways. Either they run well or they are shockingly bad. If you have kids, you know what I’m talking about. There seems to be no in-between. These days between Covid, snow days, and everything else that winter throws at us, it’s…
When it comes to how we feel about our work, who we work with plays a crucial role. Recent research, including a survey from employee engagement platform Ten Spot, has found that managers are playing a key role in the Great Resignation. In fact, 46% of participants said they currently have a manager who makes…
The first rule of leadership is showing up during good times and bad. Leaders understand that showing up separates the good from the great, the ineffective from the impactful. Think of a surgeon scrubbing into a complex case, a teacher in front of his unruly virtual classroom, an HR leader instituting rules for her emerging…
Don’t compare yourself to others, set your own benchmarks for success. Have you ever noticed how often we equate success with more? Whether that’s more products, more profits, more activities or more accomplishments, we buy into the belief that we have to do more to have more to be more. And that will sum up to…
Behind closed doors, leaders let down their guard and collectively exhaled. For the more significant part of their day, they have to plaster a smile on their face look confident, collected, and in control. However, deep inside, they have their concerns and frustrations. Like others in the organization, they feel tired from the seemingly never-ending…
