Tag: <span>relationships</span>

Here are some fast ways to attract others to you

Here is a list of 8 ways to better connect with others. Some of these are to put yourself in other people’s shoes; have empathy, listen to advice and learn from others, speak in the positive, look at both sides of the coin, and be understanding through active listening. In other words it’s not all about you. Value other people’s thoughts, feelings and opinions and share yours in a way that shows you are interested in how you might help the otherĀ person.

Read more at:

https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/8-top-qualities-of-people-who-easily-influence-others.html?cid=email

The Power of Handwriting by Robert Lee Hotz

I am big believer in writing in a journal. When you actually hand write out your thoughts and feelings your brain is better able to process what you are writing.

This article supports the power of hand writing. Students who take notes gy hand outperform students who type. http://www.wsj.com/articles/can-handwriting-make-you-smarter-1459784659

So grab a journal and do some writing about what is on your mind!

Relationship Talking Points: What Your Spouse is Saying

Men and women both feel emotions but processĀ  them at different speeds. Women are able to state their emotions faster.

Some tips for both men and women

-create a buffer a zone. Take a few minutes to prepare yourself before an emotional converation.

-Ask if its a good time to talk before starting

-Pause at times during the conversation to give the other person time to process

-Validate what you re hearing the other person say

Read more at http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304858104579262231486059794

Empty Nest: Why Arent We Having Fun Yet?

Empty Nest: Why couples find themselves wondering why arent we having fun yet? After all these years together, life was so busy and the focus was on the family and home and not on your relationship. Read more about how this unfolds and what to do to prevent it.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324436104578579372436143196.html

I see a bad mood rising-How to difuse a temper tantrum for all ages

We can have a temper tantrum at any age. This article talks about why its happening and how to address it in the moment and later with children, teens and adults.

Read more at : http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/24/living/rs-bad-mood-rising

Research shows that breathing is so effective at reducing stress

Read about a breathing technique called SKY. It is a type of cyclical controlled breathing practice with roots in traditional …

How Being Bullied Affects Your Adulthood

Being bullied in school seems to have long term effects as teens become adults. being bullied can look similar to PTSD. Read …

American jobs are grueling, according to a newly published RAND survey.

For the first time in 2015, the nonprofit think tank asked its nationally representative survey panel about their attitudes …