When students are in class, learning how to build their character and how to become contributing members of society, they learn more than just the… ( Read More )
Secrets to Communicating with Difficult People
Whether it is personal or professional, there will be times when communicating with difficult people may seem impossible, but there is hope and a solution.… ( Read More )
When Should You Say Nothing at All?
When you’re in a sitting for a portrait done by a caricature artist of course! Or you’re just simply trying to meditate or listen to… ( Read More )
What is Self-Awareness?
“Who am I?” It’s a question many people have asked themselves at one time or another. If you have a good understanding of yourself, you… ( Read More )
What is the Definition of Friendship?
Friendship can take many forms and does not have a precise, fixed equation or solution. But just to get it out of the way, Merriam-Webster… ( Read More )
Does Reverse Psychology Ever Work?
The phrase was coined by Joseph Jastrow in his book “You can hypnotize yourself” (1918) when referring to the technique of “suggesting the opposite.” He… ( Read More )
How Does Body Language Matter?
The way people move, dress and speak tells a lot about them. They can be angry, happy, sad or calm from the way they cross… ( Read More )
How Often Do Families Move?
From the Gold Rush of the 1800s to the Dust Bowl migration during the Great Depression to the ongoing Green Rush, the U.S. is a… ( Read More )
Reasons Why Smiles Are Contagious
They are, and it is scientifically proven that smiles are contagious! Humans are hardwired to mimic the expressions of others. So if you see a… ( Read More )
Why Does Body Language Matter?
My friend and neighbor, Mary Beth, is a professor of pharmacology at a local university and has been teaching her classes remotely online since the… ( Read More )