Communicate
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How (and Why) to Get Better at Active Listening
Whether we’re sitting in a meeting, hearing our partner tell us about their day, or catching up on our favourite podcast, we may think of listening as a passive activity. In these scenarios, the person presenting at the meeting, telling you about their day, or hosting the podcast may appear to be the active participants,…
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Avoid These Phrases When Supporting a Friend (and What You Should Do Instead)
People aren’t looking for one-liners to solve their problems.
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Do You Make Friends at Work?
Loads of us make real-life friends at work, but should you? We know that there are benefits to having strong relationships in the workplace — it fosters a feeling of belonging, creates an atmosphere of collaboration, not to mention it’s great to have someone to vent to when things get tough — but we rarely…
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Why Buying a Property Is Just Like Dating (Aside From the Fact You Get Screwed)
The property market is about as confusing and out-of-reach as it has ever felt right now, and well, the idea of finding and buying your ‘perfect’ first home seems fairly unlikely for most. A feeling that may, for some, be comparable to the complexities of modern dating. Psychologist and relationship expert Sabina Read – who…