Sometimes we get so caught up in our own things that we either cannot or do not want to see a growing problem. When such a problem erupts, it can catch us broadside. Have you ever been in such a situation? What do you do? Let’s look at some suggestions: Evaluate the situation. Gather all Read More
Use Your Assertiveness to Calm Anger You can’t avoid it. There will be times when you don’t agree with a co-worker. In some cases, those conflicts turn to anger. When you attempt to deal with a hostile colleague, be mindful that the other person’s self-esteem could be quite low. Try not to argue, even when Read More
Good posture sends a likeability signal Your posture sends messages about your style and attitude. Good posture, more specifically, communicates self-confidence, even when you don’t feel that way! It can be difficult to maintain good posture. And, often, poor posture develops gradually. One sign of poor posture contributes to another. Any of one poor posture Read More
While it may not seem fair or accurate, people make judgments based on your appearance. If you are honest with yourself, you will probably admit that you judge people by their appearance, too. In general, people tend to assume seven things based on appearance alone. These things are: Income Educational Level Social Position Sophistication Success Read More
Our body language often communicates more than the words we speak. In most situations, we’re not aware of the signals we send through our faces, eyes, gestures, and posture. Communicating with verbal and non-verbal messages can create or shatter trusting relationships. Our body language can also help reinforce and add credibility to our message, or Read More
The Seven Human Emotions Social scientists agree on seven emotional expressions basic to all cultures. Our faces often reveal multiple emotions at the same time. That’s why we might see a person smiling while their eyes are sad. A renowned psychologist, Dr. Paul Ekman, says we can recognize these emotions, and hidden ones, by reading Read More