In a perfect world, no one would ever end a personal relationship by abruptly stopping all communication with no explanation—In other words, “ghosting.” However, sometimes life gets in the way, and we ghost. What is unghosting? Psychologist, professor, speaker, and author … [Read more...] about How to “unghost” a past friend, according to friendship experts
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3 free longevity hacks for a longer life
There are a lot of habits that we can incorporate into our day-to-day lives that will help us extend our time on this earth. However, there are three that stand out, not just because they’re effective and simple, but they’re also cost-free. Hydration We talk about hydration a … [Read more...] about 3 free longevity hacks for a longer life
Rusty social skills? 5 ways to reconnect with socialization
Now that there are more opportunities to go out and socialize, you may be experiencing some mixed emotions regarding social events. You may have thought to yourself as soon as these restrictions are over, I’m going to be a regular party animal. This could be especially true for … [Read more...] about Rusty social skills? 5 ways to reconnect with socialization
The case for kindness: How and why we should be more kind at work
For over a year now, many of our “workplaces” have turned into a handful of scheduled online interactions. We often lose out on the small moments of appreciation, like a simple “thank you so much!” while bumping into a colleague in the lunchroom who has helped you with a project, … [Read more...] about The case for kindness: How and why we should be more kind at work
Strategies for stimulating your social needs while social distancing
Humans are wired “to come together physically”, which makes this whole social distancing thing a bit of a tricky issue. Since social distancing recommendations could remain in place for months to come, NPR has come up with a few effective strategies for connecting with others … [Read more...] about Strategies for stimulating your social needs while social distancing