Empathy does not mean you understand someone’s experience because you have been there, too. You can never really know what someone is going through and even if you’ve had a similar experience, it’s always going to be a bit different. Real empathy is the ability to listen fully … [Read more...] about Follow these 5 steps to develop real empathy
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It’s time to use Ukraine as a blueprint for all humanitarian crises
During the pandemic, borders and doors alike closed across the globe. Unfortunately, war, conflict, and persecution continued as normal, forcing millions to flee and leave everything they knew behind. In 2020, the highest number of displaced people ever recorded was reached, at … [Read more...] about It’s time to use Ukraine as a blueprint for all humanitarian crises
Why we should speak kindly to animals
More and more people are realizing that animals are sentient beings with complex emotional capabilities. Laws in Spain have recently changed to recognize them as such and many studies have also confirmed this, like this experiment which was able to decode pigs’ emotions. An … [Read more...] about Why we should speak kindly to animals
With empathy comes better solutions. Here are 3 ways to be more empathetic
Everyone sees things differently, and yet we often assume that people share our same perspectives. With such assumptions, you may conclude that someone else should also behave like you would or hold your beliefs. Unfortunately, these assumptions are often wrong and can cause us … [Read more...] about With empathy comes better solutions. Here are 3 ways to be more empathetic
Practice mindful listening to get the most out of your conversations
When engaging in conversations (and especially arguments) with others, most people tend to react immediately or impulsively rather than intentionally trying to understand what is being said. Or perhaps when people are speaking, you may find yourself zoning out or getting … [Read more...] about Practice mindful listening to get the most out of your conversations