Children who are encouraged and given positive reinforcement for their accomplishments will grow up into encouraging, motivated compassionate adults. According to some experts, a child’s brain isn’t fully developed until he/she is 25, so the more positive influences they encounter including family members, friends, teachers, mentors, colleagues, and supervisors, the stronger and more emotionally balanced … Read more
Whether you are starting a new relationship, or looking to deepen existing ones, learning about the things they like or dislike is a great way to do so easily. Remembering that a person likes something, or mentioning that you didn’t serve a certain food because you remembered they didn’t like it, gives them the idea … Read more
New mothers are often prone to so many mixed emotions… like a whirlpool of feelings filling their heads. After months of anticipating the birth of a child, they often find that their joy is mixed with self-doubt. Anxiety rears its ugly head, and it seems like some days nothing goes right. The baby is screaming, … Read more
Nobody alive truly knows what’s next when a person dies. My parents believe in heaven and hell, so they believe their spirit will hopefully join their loved ones in heaven. My colleague believes there is no life after death, and I believe in reincarnation. Even though all of us have certain beliefs about death and … Read more
Don’t you just hate that awkward moment when someone shares they have lost someone and you really don’t know what to say? You feel their loss and pain, but the words to encourage or comfort them eludes you, and instead, some people say the worst thing, like: “I’m so sorry, I’ll help you arrange the … Read more
Nothing makes a person’s day like a sincere compliment. In addition, a compliment is a powerful way for people to spread positivity to each other and good vibes. When I am at my lowest emotionally, I can begin sharing sincere compliments with others; it not only brightens their day, but also lifts my spirits. You … Read more
One of the most challenging times we will ever go through in our lives are the days following the loss of a loved one. How close you were to the deceased, their age, unfinished business between you, and how the departure of life all came about can make their departure difficult to accept. No one … Read more
As a student, you probably hated those classes where the teacher droned on and on about something you had to learn. Chances are you didn’t learn anything. But then there were those teachers who didn’t recite the facts or insisted you understand what’s on paper. Instead, those teachers made learning real, and what they taught … Read more
The weekend has arrived and the possibilities are endless for social activities. While I am looking forward to spending time with friends, I’m not looking forward to that tired, drained feeling afterwards. It feels like a hangover. If you’ve ever felt like this, you’re not alone. We are having a hangover – an introvert hangover. In … Read more
Do you have an off-the-charts connection with someone you’re attracted to, but can’t seem to figure out why you’re so intensely drawn to them? Perhaps you don’t know what to do with yourself around the individual who, by the way, could be a platonic friend. Could it be chemistry that has you all giddy and tongue-tied? … Read more