“Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves.” — Elvis Duran. Here at ETS, Halloween is our favorite holiday. It’s a perfect mixture of the changing season with the ability and encouragement to be anything from creative to scary. Crisp air, falling temperatures, and […]
Tag: Friendship
How to Balance High and Low Energy Dynamics In Relationships
“There is no such thing as a pure introvert or extrovert. Such a person would be in the lunatic asylum.” — Carl Jung. Every relationship, whether with a partner, friend, or family member, comes with its own unique rhythm. One of the most challenging aspects is managing differing energy levels. Yet, this is also one […]
Met New People While You Travel
“I collect memories. I look for opportunities to try new things, go to new places, and meet new people all the time.” — Marcel Wanders. Adventures are a big part of having a rich and fulfilling life. Adventures bring novelty into your routine and can be anything from extreme experiences to relaxing beach trips. They’re […]
Board Games Are Here to Save the Loneliness Epidemic
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing.” — George Bernard Shaw There is hype that we are going through a loneliness epidemic. Some stats are showing Americans are feeling lonelier than ever before. There are a host of reasons for this shift, with many pointing at the […]
The Importance of ‘Huh’ and ‘Um’ in Building Better Interactions
“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 […]
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. […]
Year of the Settler or Explorer?
“I started out as a farm girl in Iowa, and I dreamed of being an astronaut and an explorer. And I made it.” — Peggy Whitson With the new year in full swing, everyone should have an idea of what achievable goals they set for themselves. While considering our own goals, we got to thinking […]
The Joy of Fire
“A house with no fireplace is a house without a heart.” — Gladys Taber Winter isn’t coming, winter is here. For us at ETS, the weather has become pretty cold. Admittedly, winter isn’t our preferred time of year. Since its arrival is inevitable, we have been working to improve our attitude towards it. One of […]
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 […]