Category Archives: Personal Growth

What Is Your Communication Style?

I think of good communication as having two qualities: honesty and kindness. If we are able to communicate honestly about our needs while still being kind, we take care of ourselves and build our relationships with others at the same time. Let’s take an everyday1 example of communication. Your partner, who hasn’t done much housework…

What Brings You Joy?

I think a lot of us go through our daily lives just trying to keep up and not feel bad. We spend so much energy trying to ward off the negative feelings, the sense of failure, the anxiety, and the pain. It’s understandable that we want to avoid pain, even if it isn’t possible. Instead…