People want to be safe in everything they experience. We always want to see if others experienced something before we decide to pursue that experience ourselves. But, the very idea of staying safe can actually bring us to a point of not living the life we really want to live. Take skydiving, for instance. Many
Looking to find inspiration for the next great novel? For your musical masterpiece? For your next business idea? Often, the best way to find it is just to go for a walk: an ‘inspiration walk’! What is an Inspiration Walk? The idea behind an ‘inspiration walk’ is to leave the confines of the home or
If your life seems dull and boring, then it is time to turn it around. You don't have to settle for dull and humdrum, instead you can choose to go after fun and fabulous. So, what is it that can completely transform your life for the better? Is it money? Perhaps, a life partner? What
Most of us would admit to finding a sunset somewhat moving, and possibly, inspirational. Few of us can walk past a beautifully red and purple sky without stopping to take a look and maybe even upload a picture to Instagram. The same can be said of star-filled skies and crashing waves. But, what is it
Communication skills encompass a variety of strategies and techniques that aid interpersonal interactions. When you are communicating effectively, it facilitates information sharing, perspective-taking and genuine understanding. However, breakdowns in communication happen in all areas of our lives. People around the world are faced with communication issues every day. Organizations are constantly looking at ways to
Nowadays, criticism has such a negative connotation that most people automatically react poorly to the term itself, without even thinking about its benefits. People think that the phrase "constructive criticism" is something people made up so they could put a positive swing on bashing your work. What happened to turn such a positive form of
People hear the word “criticism” and they almost automatically flinch. Their hearts beat a little faster and they prepare themselves for the worst. It's a safe bet that those same people never looked up synonyms for the word "criticism." If they did, they'd see words like appreciation, appraisal and observation; none of which carry the
Think about a time in your life when someone criticized something you did and it really affected you. Perhaps it came at a time when you were already feeling down, and it really hurt you. You probably said to yourself, "Why would someone say that? That's just mean." Perhaps you even allowed it to fester
Have you ever wondered why certain other people seem to you to be so confident, personable and successful! They seem to receive an inordinate share of attention, approval and love. Some of them are beautiful, some are not; some are easy going, some are not. You may even wonder what secret they have for life.
Criticism, for many people, carries the same meaning as judgment. In fact, one of the top synonyms of criticism is judgment. And, one of the top synonyms of critic is judge. No wonder people have such a hard time with this term! Who wants to be judged? Obviously, people get defensive when it comes to
