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Feelings Jan 05, 2025

The Power of Naming Feelings: A Path to Connection and Growth

The swimming pool was alive with the sounds of children splashing, laughing, and playing, but one interaction caught my attention. A child nearby was wailing, visibly resistant and unhapp...

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Difficult Conversations: How to Listen, Speak, and Connect Nov 17, 2024

Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of life, whether they arise with a partner, friend, colleague, or family member. These conversations can feel daunting, but they also hold the potential to deepen understanding and strengthen relationshi...

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Winning with Integrity: How Collaboration and Respect Lead to Meaningful Success Nov 03, 2024

I was in graduate school taking a course on creativity when one day, our professor had us play musical chairs. It came down to the last two people. The music stopped, and as one student went to sit down, the other moved the chair, causing them to cra...

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Acceptance Oct 27, 2024

We've all been there—dealing with someone who just seems to rub us the wrong way. It could be a colleague, a family member, or even a stranger who crossed your path at the wrong moment. It’s human nature to feel frustration or even resentment toward ...

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Learning from Failure: How to Embrace Setbacks and Keep Moving Forward Oct 20, 2024

Failure is often seen as something to be avoided at all costs, a word loaded with negative connotations. When we even hear the word, we feel uncomfortable. Many of us are conditioned to believe that failure is a sign of inadequacy, but what if we shi...

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Doing Hard Things Oct 13, 2024

We all encounter hard things in life, whether it’s a difficult project at work, navigating relationships, or simply pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones. Doing hard things often feels uncomfortable and even impossible at times, but it's in thos...

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