Research tells us that when we do something kind for someone else, we feel more compassionate, energetic, and happier overall. Typically, when we think of an act of kindness, we think of things like holding the door for someone or donating money to charity. But there are so many … [Read more...] about 9 random acts of kindness you can do daily
Compassion
Children learn better when they bond with their teachers
Most of us can remember at least one teacher who changed our lives for the better, guiding us on the path to our true passion or maybe just making us feel heard at a hard time. Chances are that this life-changing teacher wasn’t a stern disciplinarian and instead showed us … [Read more...] about Children learn better when they bond with their teachers
Genuine empathy or people-pleasing? Here’s how to tell the difference
Humans are social beings, so it’s likely that most of us often act with another person’s feelings in mind, rather than prioritizing our own. Acting in this way is not intrinsically good or bad—in fact, oftentimes this is a demonstration of compassion, which plays a key role in … [Read more...] about Genuine empathy or people-pleasing? Here’s how to tell the difference
How to have a healthy fight in a relationship
It’s inevitable that you will fight in a relationship. A conflict is an interaction between two people who care, and some psychologists would say that the relationships with no conflict are the ones whose flame has died out. While it is unavoidable, conflict in a relationship … [Read more...] about How to have a healthy fight in a relationship
Have a short-temper? Tips from an empathy expert on how to stay cool
The devastating Covid-19 health crisis has lasted almost two years now, and many of us have been dealing with increased levels of stress and pent-up frustration during this time. As a result, we may find ourselves struggling to maintain tolerance and patience when in the middle … [Read more...] about Have a short-temper? Tips from an empathy expert on how to stay cool