Siblingsteach each other about love and being loved, how to encourage and be encouraged. Help this along by requiring your kids to offer each other compliments and support. Have verbal and physical expressions of love and affection be a natural (and required) part of family interactions. How c...
Avoid being judgmental Everyone makes mistakes and has flaws Accept your friend for who they are, without constantly trying to change them or looking down on them for their choices Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, including friendships When it happens, handle it maturely Don't shout or...
To avoid the perception that they’ve failed, they may spend extended time trying to determine the “right” decision, exercise extreme caution, or remain indecisive to avoid failure. These thoughts can lead to common obsessive-compulsive symptoms, like fixation and rumination, as...
Avoid being judgmental and making biased conclusions. Try to avoid sticking with particular paragraphs. In this case, it’s better to move further than trying to polish each chapter before starting another. When you get to the end of your work, you will be able to look at the beginning of...
Use “I” statements and avoid the use of “you” accusations Explain the impact this negative review has had on your career Don't argue or be judgmental If the conversation doesn't look like it is going to accomplish anything positive, be assertive and explain why you think it is unprofes...
Pessimism can be beneficial by helping ensure you build safety nets, work hard, and avoid unnecessary risks. However, when people are consistently negative, they may have a pessimistic personality trait. Chronic pessimism can reduce drive and self-esteem while increasing the risk of...
Besides being an extrovert and/or low in sensitivity, following are the signs someone is likely to be a shallow person: 1. They avoid deep conversations Since a shallow person can’t think deeply, they have little to contribute to deep conversations. So they avoid deep conversations like a ...
I’m so sorry about the thoughtless comments I made about your choice to work as a freelancer. They were judgmental and hurtful, and I deeply regret making them. You trusted me by sharing your plans to pivot careers, and I broke that trust. Instead of being a supportive friend, I projec...
Avoid co-dependency 1. Understanding an addict It can be difficult living with an alcoholic or justifying their behaviour when many members of the public believe that addiction boils down to a matter of lack of willpower. However, science proves otherwise. ...
When communicating your concerns to your son, it’s important to approach the conversation in a non-judgmental manner. Let him know that you have his best interests at heart. Avoid blaming or shaming as this can cause him to become defensive and less receptive to your message. Instead, focus...