Topic
Relationships
Friendship, listening, conflict, forgiveness and the everyday work of staying close to people.
- 3 min readAre You a Pushover? How to Boost Your Assertiveness TodaySigns you might be a pushover, the difference between passive, aggressive and assertive communication, and practical scripts for standing up for yourself kindly.
- 3 min readDo You Need to Let Go and Forgive?What forgiveness is and isn't, what research suggests about its benefits, and a step-by-step way to let go of a grudge without excusing what happened.
- 2 min readFive 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.
- 2 min readHow 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.
- 2 min readHow 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.
- 2 min readHow to Improve Your Listening SkillsPractical ways to become a better listener: give full attention, ask open questions, reflect back what you hear, resist fixing and notice what's left unsaid.
- 3 min readHow 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.
- 2 min readIs 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.
- 2 min readJealousy: How to Get Over ItThe difference between jealousy and envy, what each is telling you, and practical steps to handle them in relationships, friendships and at work.
- 3 min readKnow These Five Causes of Conflict (and How to Defuse Each)Five common causes of conflict at home and at work: unclear expectations, scarce resources, clashing values, poor communication and unmet needs, with ways to defuse each.
- 3 min readSeven 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.