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Category: Relationships

Create Space in Your Life for Connections to Others

We generally think of February as a month to celebrate relationships. For most of us, this means flowers, gifts, and dinners—the more expensive, the better. But despite the money spent in service to relationships, as a species, we're becoming more lonely and less empathetic. We crave to create spa...

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A 3-Step Plan to Feel Less Lonely in a Relationship

A client was talking about a man she’d been dating for almost a year. She liked him, they went out regularly, but the relationship wasn’t moving forward. “I find it difficult to open up,” she said. “And I’m afraid he’ll leave because he wants a committed relationship.” I’m not a...

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Is It Always Wise to Forgive and Forget?

Forgiveness can be a powerful tool, but it's not always easy to forget. Deciding if you should  forgive or forget is more complex.  This 2x2 framework can help you to decide which is the right choice for you.   I always believed that forgiving went hand in hand with forgetting. I beli...

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How Open-Minded Are You, Really?

Are you ready to challenge your beliefs and expand your perspective? Learn how to be more open-minded, overcome biases, and build confidence.   How many times have you listened to someone and thought their idea was… well, that it needed work? (Yes, let’s put it that way.) Or that i...

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How We Can Learn to Love Again

Like many of you, I’ve spent the last few days toggling between grief and hope, as we’ve witnessed the events since George Floyd’s brutal killing.  And like many of you, I’ve been feeling a strong need to take responsibility for my role in creating a wiser, kinder, more compassionate wor...

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How to Put an End to Fights Caused by Coronavirus Tensions

This article first appeared on Happify Yesterday, a friend was sharing an argument she had with her husband the night before. It was over the groceries—something minor, like buying a brand of cereal the children won’t eat. Earlier this week, a client complained about something similar. A ...

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3 Ways to Enjoy Friends and Family this Holiday Season

This article first appeared on Happify As we head into the holidays and look forward to (or dread) spending time with friends and family, it’s a good idea to reassess our relationships so we’re able to communicate in ways that fill us up and not drain us out. Dr. Jennie Rosier, Associate Pro...

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How NOT to Take Things Personally at Work (and in Life)

This article first appeared on Happify We've all had this experience: Someone says something, we think they're judging us, and we take it personally. Some of us may get angry and somewhat aggressive, while others may seethe in silence, pretending it’s not a big deal, but feeling tormented inside....

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Regret Something You Said (or Didn’t Say)? What to Do About It

This article first appeared on Happify How often have you said something and instantly wished you could take it back? Maybe you spoke too soon. Maybe it didn’t come out right. Maybe it was the expression on the other person’s face that made you regret what came out of your mouth. How often did...

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A 7-Step Formula to End Frustration and Ask for What You Want

This article first appeared on Happify It’s easy to get frustrated by others. It’s easier still to get frustrated by people we are close to, because we believe they should know what we want. We believe they should have the same values and motivations that we do. And when things get rough, we be...

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How to Distance Yourself from Other People’s Negative Emotions

This article first appeared on Happify Have you ever been at the receiving end of other people's negative emotions? You might have a partner who gets needlessly critical at home because they've had a bad day at work. Or a friend or colleague who keeps passing snide comments without fully express...

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What to Do When a Loved One Lets You Down

This article first appeared on Happify We've all been let down by others at some point in our lives. A friend promises to join you for an outing and doesn’t show up. A colleague doesn't speak up for you in front of your boss. A superior takes all the credit for your hard work. It makes us angry, ...

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