By Joseph Stanhope Cialdella — 2019
Knowing and articulating your approach to working with others can be an asset on the job market, writes Joseph Stanhope Cialdella.
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Richard Saul Wurman describes his work as the promotion of understanding. “I am in the understanding business,” he writes. As the founder of TED conferences, his projects and writing examine information, architecture, design, and communication.
I encourage you . . . to listen to phrases and words that seem to strike a chord in you. Try and bring more awareness and listen to the words that come out of your mouth. Notice if the words and phrases you use come from a true place of blessing within.
Whether he’s working in a war-torn area or an inner-city slum, Rosenberg’s goal is the same: to teach and encourage compassionate communication.
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People can change how they think and communicate. They can treat themselves with much more respect, and they can learn from their limitations without hating themselves.
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We can all get upset at times but there are healthy ways to express frustration and anger. It is important, especially for empaths and sensitive people to be aware of the difference between venting and dumping as the latter can beat down one’s positivity and self worth.
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Amma’s advice for couples.
This article is by psychotherapist, bestselling author, TED Speaker and podcast host Esther Perel.
These three rules for voicing your criticisms are game changers.
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We naturally become defensive when our spouse begins to criticize us. We listen to refute or correct the inaccuracies, distortions and exaggerations that are inevitably there. The challenge is to listen only to understand.
Explore this mindfulness practice from Tara Brach for keeping the lines of communication open and maintaining a deep, loving connection.