Category Archives: Communication

Boundary Hacks

Boundaries seem to be more important than ever. As difficult as they can be, there are hacks out there for using them effectively. Robert Cialdini includes a lot of tools to protect against unwanted influence in his book Influence: The … Continue reading

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How to Comfort Someone Effectively

There is a lot of pain in the world. Many humans and animals seek out comfort in other living creatures when they feel extremely upset. Animals are pretty good at comforting those in need, especially domestic animals. However, humans are … Continue reading

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Avoiding Drama

Life without drama is my ideal. By drama, I mean that which causes more trouble than enjoyment for me and those close to me. Even if zero drama isn’t attainable, I’d like to get as close to it as I … Continue reading

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Positive and Negative Humans

I’ve lost track of the number of humans I’ve met in my life. Considering how many different circles I’ve been in for school, work, volunteer, social, and hobby stuff, it’s probably in the thousands. As such, I’ve been around plenty … Continue reading

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My Take on Taking up Space

Sometimes I see or hear messages about “taking up space.” Although they’re occasionally in line with my approach to this, they’re usually vastly different. I’d like to explore some of my thoughts on this, including how it can be done … Continue reading

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Introversion and Extroversion

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Which one am I? Let’s explore this. First, some definitions. The two most common definitions I see for each word involve either shyness or how one feels after socializing. “Introvert” is usually defined … Continue reading

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Benefits of Nostalgia

Nostalgia is a powerful thing. I’m convinced it’s so strong because it’s so comforting. Let’s explore that. Some modern adults love toys, games, movies, TV shows, and other things that they enjoyed as kids. For many, those represent good times, … Continue reading

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Downsides of Being Quiet

Being the quiet one is not all it’s cracked up to be. Sometimes it’s downright awful. On many occasions, my dog Sawyer was the only one in my life who treated me with quiet kindness and respected what I needed … Continue reading

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Who Do You Trust?

I’ve been thinking a lot about trust lately, particularly the issue of knowing who to trust when it comes to information. So much of what I believed growing up has turned out to either be false or at least outdated. … Continue reading

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Humans Are Strange

Humans are strange and unpredictable. I could leave it at that, but, as usual, I have lots more to say. Here we go. So many humans bring drama, hostility, and other kinds of extreme negativity into a situation out of … Continue reading

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