Archive
Articles from June 2010
11 articles at addresses from June 2010. The topics are the originals; the writing is new.
- RelationshipsSeven Friends You Need in Your LifeSeven kinds of friends that make life richer, from the one who tells you the truth to the one who makes you laugh, and how to grow and nurture these friendships.
- RelationshipsFive Ways to Add Connection to Your LifeFive practical ways to feel more connected: regular rituals with people you love, small talk with strangers, shared activities, volunteering and better listening.
- Stress & ResilienceWhy Succeeding Starts with Treating Yourself KindlyWhy self-compassion, not harsh self-criticism, tends to support motivation and resilience, and practical ways to treat yourself more kindly while still aiming high.
- RelationshipsHow Healthy Is Your Relationship? Signs to Look ForSigns of a healthy romantic relationship, common warning signs, a quick self-check and when to seek help, drawing on well-known relationship research.
- RelationshipsHow to Heal Your Relationships After a RiftPractical steps for repairing a strained relationship: reflect first, reach out, apologise well, listen fully, rebuild trust slowly and know when to let go.
- Money & WorkAre You Ready to Build Your Empire? Starting a Business SensiblyA practical readiness check before starting a business or side project: motivation, money, market, skills and support, plus how to test an idea cheaply first.
- Purpose & MeaningLife Is Short, But Not That ShortBalancing 'life is short' urgency with the long view: why both matter, how to avoid reckless choices and endless postponement, and how to plan for a long, full life.
- RelationshipsHow to Increase Your Negotiation Skills: Lessons from Getting to YesThe key ideas from the classic negotiation book Getting to Yes: separate people from the problem, focus on interests, invent options, use fair criteria and know your BATNA.
- RelationshipsIs Win-Win Always the Best Negotiation Tactic?When win-win negotiation works, when it doesn't, the difference between expanding the pie and dividing it, and how to stay fair without being taken advantage of.
- Stress & ResilienceThe Stress Buster Nobody Talks About: Doing LessWhy doing less, by cutting commitments, lowering some standards and protecting recovery time, can be the most effective stress reducer, and how to do it in practice.
- Decisions & GoalsWhat Are You Waiting For? How to Stop Postponing Your LifeCommon 'someday' traps, from waiting for the right time to waiting to feel ready, why waiting feels safe, and practical ways to start living now.