The next time you pick up the phone to someone, consider giving them a call instead. Look the issue in this way: you will probably text the person because the thought of them magically appeared in your own mind. A phone call is more intimate manner to connect with someone than a text ...
If you approach your workday thinking of everything that needs to be done that day, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged. If you focus only on what is truly important, though, and tackle one task at a time then you are sure to find it is a lot easier to feel motivated....
The idea of “crushing” someone’s ego isn’t a nice one and I want to be really clear that I’m not advocating behaving in a toxic or abusive way. Deliberately choosing to hurt your partner to make them more likely to do what you tell them or to damage their self-esteem to make ...
Instead of telling your children, “You are great,”“You are really smart” saying something like, “Wow, it looks like you worked really hard on this.” This gives your child a chance to self-validate themselves instead of leaning on you to validate their actions. Self-validation is impo...
(1)___Someone can develop low self-esteem even when they are highly functional and greatly skilled.Understanding this mysterious emotional currency might be the key to unlocking your own self-worth. People with healthy self-esteem don't need to boast about themselves to o...
For example, someone primarily focused on job security will not be as motivated by creative autonomy, meanwhile someone longing for self-actualization might thrive with an opportunity to lead a new project. The other theory to consider is Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory. ...
The victims often have very low self-esteem. They tend to blame themselves for the abuse and make excuses for the abuser. Great patience and understanding are needed in order to help these victims. Then how do we deal with domestic violence? Firstly, 1.___ If ...
Recognizing and acknowledging others' strengths, efforts, and achievements boosts their self-esteem and strengthens your bond. Constructive criticism, when offered gently and with the intent to help, can also be a valuable tool in promoting personal and mutual growth. Respecting boundaries is crucial...
The cultural influence of a people bestows their language with privilege and esteem, when it is nothing more than sound waves produced by the coordination of our esophagus, vocal cords, larynx, tongue, teeth and lips. Yet these physical manifestations also correspond to, and are affected by, ...