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12 Ways to Show More Interest in the Lives of Others

By Gretchen Rubin — 2019

One of my happiness resolutions this year is to make more of an effort to understand and share in the interests of my friends and family. When people get along harmoniously—whether at home or in the workplace—they make a point of showing curiosity about each other’s interests and experiences.

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There Are Actually 3 Types of Empathy. Here's How They Differ—And How You Can Develop Them All

Understanding the three types of empathy can help you build stronger, healthier relationships.

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Justin Bariso
2018
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Empathy at Work: Developing Skills to Understand Other People

Understanding other people's emotions is a key skill in the workplace. It can enable us to resolve conflicts, to build more productive teams, and to improve our relationships with co-workers, clients and customers.

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5 People Who Can Help You Strengthen Your Empathy Muscle

Ever wondered how empathetic you are? Consider the advice of these five people who have spent their lives studying, understanding and practicing empathy.

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Emma Pattee
2020
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Empathy

Empathy is the ability to recognize, understand, and share the thoughts and feelings of another person, animal, or fictional character. Developing empathy is crucial for establishing relationships and behaving compassionately.

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Six Habits of Highly Empathic People

We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.

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Roman Krznaric
2012
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What Is Empathy?

Empathy is the ability to emotionally understand what other people feel, see things from their point of view, and imagine yourself in their place. Essentially, it is putting yourself in someone else's position and feeling what they must be feeling.

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Kendra Cherry
2020
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Signs of an Ego Battleship Instead of a Relationship

A real relationship is steeped in an inner knowing of ones’ inherent value. It blooms from well-loved and maintained foundation of self-knowledge, self-respect and clear values.

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Eve Hogan
2014
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Becoming Emotionally Self-Reliant

I’m the first to admit that for many years, I was a bit emotionally needy. Not in a crazy, desperate way, but in the way that many of us are. I wanted someone else to make me happy, blamed others for my unhappiness, sought to fulfill my emotional needs through others.

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Leo Babauta
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Why Taking a Mental Health Day Isn’t Always Enough

A mental health day is a great time to indulge in self-care. Nevertheless, only practicing self-care once in a while isn’t always enough.

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Ashley Laderer
2021
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The Psychology and Neuroscience of Curiosity

Curiosity is a basic element of our cognition, yet its biological function, mechanisms, and neural underpinning remain poorly understood. It is nonetheless a motivator for learning, influential in decision-making, and crucial for healthy development.

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Celeste Kidd and Benjamin Y. Hayden
2015
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