Many years ago NBA All Star Charles Barkley was famously quoted as say, “I am not a role model.” Of course we all knew at the time, as did Mr. Barkley I’m sure, that what he’d said was incorrect, for sports stars and other celebrities are indeed role models to children whether we, or they, […]
Video Games And Young People
January 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Many times, logic and reason are the first casualties in the discussion of a perceived social or cultural problem in society. Points of argument that seem overwhelmingly obvious to one side of the debate, simple “common sense” to them, may seem too simplistic or downright ridiculous to the other. While this is unfortunate, it is […]
The Biggest Communication Mistakes Of Couples
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Good communication can make or break a relationship. Even if everything else is good between you and you partner, if you don’t communicate on a regular basis, your relationship will flat line. The following are some of the biggest communication mistakes that couples make: 1. Checking out. It can be challenging with the distractions of […]
The Most Powerful Parts Of Communication
March 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When most people think about communication, it’s about the words and phrases that are spoken in a conversation. However, another important part of communication is the role of body language and gut feelings. In fact, over 80% of what you say to others is through facial expressions alone. Amazingly, these unconscious parts of communication are […]
Why Saying “Thank You” Is Powerful
November 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
What do you do when the desires of your heart aren’t being fulfilled? Many of us end up feeling depressed or angry or we give up and become resentful. We see other people with the relationships, jobs, lifestyle, or things we wish we had in our lives. It can start to feel like you’re a […]
How To Repair Your Communication Skills
August 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You’d think that with the importance of communication that it would be taught in schools, and yet most of us learn how to communicate by trial and error. We say things we don’t mean, we are afraid to say what we really want, and we cause damage to relationships by not actively listening. Some people […]
What Message Are You Sending To Others?
July 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When most people think about communication, they imagine listening and speaking, but did you know that nonverbal communication is just as important? These are the silent signals that you send out to people. Nonverbal communication is the way you move, how you hold yourself, the expression on your face, and many other things that say […]
