Get Smart: Increase Your Emotional Intelligence
Did you ever wonder why some nurses come to work happy and optimistic despite persistent problems, such as staffing shortages and difficult patients? The usual explanation is personality: Some people are simply positive and optimistic; others are negative and pessimistic.
Being 'Right' Poses Hidden Perils to Building Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Watching the US presidential debates, I marveled at the intense conviction of the candidates--each shaking his head in utter disbelief at the other’s wrong-headedness--trying to prove that his world view, his opinions were “right,” and the other’s “wrong.” Of course, that is the nature of politics. But out here in the complex, complicated world of nuance we actually live in, what’s “right” is not so clearly obvious.
Fire Pits Provide Fresh Way to Enjoy Outdoor Grilling
There is absolutely nothing that brings back the great memories of bygone times like roasting hotdogs on outdoor fire pits. For most of us, a traditional campfire built on the ground in the forest is practically impossible to recreate but an outdoor fire pit is an easy addition to any backyard. It allows you to once again enjoy the taste of food cooked outside over an open fire and the ambiance of a cozy fire on a chilly night.
Improve Your Communication - Say What You Mean
For me, communication is important to many things in life. Particularly in the relationships we have with the people around us at work and at home.
Blog Your Way to Goal Success
If you have always been procrastinating on how to get started or going with your goals, try this interesting method: Write a blog.
Simple Communication Strategy Eases Genuine, Constructive Feedback from People
I’ve always been bitingly blunt to people--sometimes borderline sardonic--when it comes to giving constructive criticism. In my opinion, dispersing the raw truth is always more important than sugarcoating every detail to make reality seem less bitter. However, most people aren’t like me, and will go to great lengths to make sure they don’t say any hurtful words towards you--even if it means that you’ll lose some valuable criticism.