ThinkSales

3 min. di lettura

Any team leader knows that it’s what happens between project meetings that makes or breaks a project. And yet it’s often challenging to keep a team motivated and focused on getting agreed upon tasks done. Ideally you’ve checked that everyone is align

Working Mother

3 min. di lettura

Teach your kids the art of tackling life’s little tasks—no nagging necessary. Just like you don't want to be micromanaged at work, your kid doesn't want to be micromanaged at home. Photo: iStock You get home from work hoping for a little peace and qu

Working Mother

2 min. di lettura

And the concept of emotional self-care. “No matter how much we meditate or pray, we still need others to help us dismantle the walls of our isolation and remind us of our belonging.” – Tara Brach Photo from Unsplash Last month I was leading a work-li

Psychologies

2 min. di lettura

‘I need help sticking to goals,’ said Millie* at our first online session. ‘I have always made New Year’s resolutions but I have never succeeded in making lasting change. I just slide back to my old ways before the end of January! The goals are alway

Creative Nonfiction

18 min. di lettura

ROGER TOLLE is an IPSA certified surrogate partner, serving gay and trans men around the country from his home base in Charlottesville, Virginia. With a long practice in bodywork and movement therapy, and a decade of personal investigation and traini

NPR

2 min. di lettura

Are you strict, pushover or right down the middle? These nine questions could help you find the right balance when it comes to your kids and digital devices.

The Atlantic

3 min. di lettura

The words vent and complain are often used interchangeably, but really, they refer to two different forms of expression, each with its own aims. Venting is about seeking validation and sympathy, whereas complaining comes with a concrete end goal—in m

The Atlantic

4 min. di lettura

Travis Wannemuehler hasn’t lived in his home—well, his parents’ home—in seven years. At 24, he’s checked all the boxes of an independent, successful young adulthood: He has a social life, an apartment, and a job that pays the bills. And, like other a

Mindful

2 min. di lettura

Courage is the savior that marches alongside us when fear shows up. It can inspire bursts of boldness that help us speak our minds, follow our hearts, and bare our souls to others. Without it, we can’t grow or thrive. Sometimes we get caught up in th

The Guardian

2 min. di lettura

I wonder what a truly honest dating questionnaire would look like – it could be almost too unpalatable to bear

Oxygen

1 min. di lettura

Kummerspeck — which literally translated from German means “grief bacon” — refers to our evolutionary tendency to hoard or indulge in food when a long-term relationship ends. And indeed, most people believe that you’re doomed to pack on a few pounds

Working Mother

2 min. di lettura

The proper way to discipline a child is one of those parenting subjects no one can agree on. While some prefer old-school methods like spanking, other parents are embracing gentle discipline techniques like redirection. For British mom of three Louis

Psychologies

1 min. di lettura

By Rutger Bregman (Bloomsbury, £20) For years, philosophers, psychologists, historians and writers have convinced us that humankind is selfish and self-interested. Bregman believes that the contrary is true – that at heart we are essentially good

The Atlantic

4 min. di lettura

Editor’s Note: Every Monday, Lori Gottlieb answers questions from readers about their problems, big and small. Have a question? Email her at dear.therapist@theatlantic.com. Dear Therapist, I have 10 grandchildren who live in the same city as me—all

True Love

5 min. di lettura

You usually ignore them, but there are some moments where your partner’s behaviour raises your eyebrows. Could he be giving you a heads-up? We explore various situations you may encounter with your significant other, and a panel of experts decode if

Psychologies

2 min. di lettura

Q My friend and I have a long history and I am deeply fond of her. She is great company, a lot of fun and always up for doing things. The problem is that she often makes digs that undermine my self-esteem. I didn’t used to notice, but I have become m

Woman's Day Magazine NZ

2 min. di lettura

The last few months have had repercussions on relationships. However it’s played out for you, it’s a week to be wise when it comes to your most important relationships. Relationships that survive 2020 can probably outlast almost anything! We’re slo

Mother & Baby India

3 min. di lettura

Sarika and Vikas Desai were driving to another city for a weekend, with their son Rahul in the back seat of the car. When Rahul said he was hungry and wanted something to eat, Sanajana began to dig in her goody bag to bring out a packet of biscuits a

Pick Me Up

3 min. di lettura

Sue Tappenden is a Coach and People Expert who helps her clients improve their relationship with themselves and others. (www.headspaceforchange.com) Q How do I stop my fears passing on to my kids? I can’t help how I react around them to things like t

Your Family

4 min. di lettura

My two elder kids, a boy of 17 and a girl of 16, hang around with the same crowd, but I think their friends are a bad influence on them. When I allow them to go out with them, they often miss their curfew. They’re forever pushing boundaries, have bec

In The Moment

2 min. di lettura

Something many of us fear is that honesty and vulnerability will invite criticism and rejection. This can extend itself to disguising stress by putting on a veneer of calm so that our partner doesn’t think we’re ‘needy’ or ‘highmaintenance’. We might

Pick Me Up

3 min. di lettura

Jane Hanford has two degrees in psychology and is the author of Happy Anyway, a modern-day guide to dealing with anxiety for teenagers and young adults. happyanyway.co.uk Q My friend started dating my ex after we split and now, they’re having a baby

POPSUGAR

2 min. di lettura

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the best at expressing my emotions. When pangs of stress, sadness, or confusion set in, I tend to file them away on a shelf and tell myself I'll deal with them later. In my mind, I always think I'll work throug

In The Moment

1 min. di lettura

This issue, we focus on ways to nurture and build confidence – from practical steps that can give us the strength to break out of an unhelpful routine (page 18), to the confidence we can gain from accepting all the aspects of our personality, includi

NPR

2 min. di lettura

The growing coronavirus death toll doesn't provoke the same type of emotional response that a plane crash might. It's a coping mechanism and how our neurons are wired, says psychologist Elke Weber.

You South Africa

1 min. di lettura

The comments about Harry and Meghan are obviously coming from people who’ve never been discriminated against (YOU Say, 6 February). It’s emotionally draining to feel constantly that you’re an outsider and never good enough and don’t know where you re

Best Self Magazine

1 min. di lettura

— Bedtime is supposed to be the most relaxing time of day. We want it to be this calm moment where you and your child feel settled and ready to say goodnight. Unfortunately, that is often not the case. Even if we can get them lying town and tucked in

You South Africa

3 min. di lettura

Q My mom and dad were well-off when I was growing up and tended to waste money on lavish holidays, buying new cars every year and generally living extravagantly. When my dad died my mom didn’t get a payout of any kind and had to sell their house to p

The Knot Missouri & Kansas Weddings Magazine

4 min. di lettura

A wedding is a loaded event—financially, emotionally and even spiritually—so it’s no wonder there can be a lot of anxiety surrounding both the actual celebration and the idea of marriage. There are certainly red flags you should pay attention to, but

Fairlady

3 min. di lettura

Firstly, I am loving the new-look FAIRLADY – the subtle refresh in layout is brilliant. I have been a reader of FAIRLADY for many years. Your magazine is not only intelligent, interesting and well put together visually, it is also entertaining and re