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
Compassion
Have a short-temper? Tips from an empathy expert on how to stay cool
You aren’t alone if you can relate to having a short fuse every once in a while, however, this can greatly affect your relationships, well-being, and stress levels. With time and reflection, you can start working on keeping cool so that you don’t end up deflated after every … [Read more...] about Have a short-temper? Tips from an empathy expert on how to stay cool
10 Ways to speak to yourself with compassion
Self-compassion is a critical component of mental health, but in a world where we are often our own harshest critics, this can be difficult. Keeping some compassion-centered phrases on hand will make it easier to shift your perspective when you catch yourself being too harsh. … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to speak to yourself with compassion
How mindful listening can help you handle your child more compassionately
Often enough, when your child is acting problematically and having emotional outbursts, the issue is that they don’t feel understood. Even if you do understand them, the problem can lie in the manner in which you listen to them. Are you making it clear through verbal and … [Read more...] about How mindful listening can help you handle your child more compassionately
The science of compassion: kindness is a fundamental human trait
Throughout his life, Thupten Jinpa (the Dalai Lama's primary English translator) has studied the connections between science and compassion. In his latest book, A Fearless Heart, Jinpa builds off a landmark lecture given at Stanford Medical School to explain how we can take a … [Read more...] about The science of compassion: kindness is a fundamental human trait