“Um…” — Everyone at some point It turns out that interjections are important helpers in communication. Traditionally overlooked, these simple verbal cues help move conversations along. That said, overusing interjections can be distracting to larger groups. As with anything, the idea is to have a balanced approach to speaking, coupled with an awareness of your […]
Category: Friendship
Remote vs. Returning to the Office: Fights In Relationships
“Be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life is a great balancing act.” — Dr. Seuss Covid brought about a sudden and unique transition of people working remotely en masse, almost overnight. Now we’re entering yet another new era: inconsistent return to office mandates across geolocations and industries. […]
You Are Who You Surround Yourself With
“Up to 95% of a person’s success or failure is determined by their reference group, or the people they associate with most.” — David McClelland of Harvard University The quality of people in your life is important, as you tend to become who you surround yourself with. This blog is full of posts on how […]
The Power of Pets
“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” — George Eliot Humans are social creatures. We have talked about the power of relationships with people and the positive effect on our lives. There is another set of companions which can help improve our wellbeing: pets. Besides the obvious cuteness […]
Be the Person You Want to Follow
“There is no need to throw me to the wolves. They come when I call.” — Unknown It can be easy to idolize a person who says whatever they are thinking, no matter how factual or rude. The internet loves to highlight bizarre, hysterical, or outright insane posts/comments. As much attention as these individuals might […]
Boredom Isn’t a Crime
“Boredom is a crime” — Bo Burnham, “Inside” The world is an exciting place with endless experiences to explore. Recently, we traveled to the self proclaimed “Happiest Place on Earth”. No matter where we looked, we were surrounded by people on their phones. Even Disney amusement parks, with each detail carefully curated, aren’t engaging enough […]
Hosting is Good for You
“Never miss a party…good for the nerves–like celery.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald Hosting a party takes an enormous amount of work. There is planning to be done, shopping for supplies, set up, and then hosting the actual event. Comically, this is followed by another activity of clean up. It can be a daunting task, but […]
Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
“Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger Working out and staying active is essential to good health and a higher quality of life. There are an infinite amount of choices for how to stay moving, anything from hiking […]
How Are Your Goals Going?
“It is always our own self that we find at the end of the journey. The sooner we face that self, the better.” – Ella Maillart Do you remember all of those noble goals you set during the new year? The middle of the year is almost upon us with the summer solstice occurring next week1. […]
Don’t Be a Jerk
“Friends and good manners will carry you where money won’t go.” – Margaret Walker Over the years, the rules of etiquette have evolved with societal and technological advancements, but they are still as important today, as ever. The argument could be made they are even more important today with the overall decline in personal interaction. People […]