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This person is a textbook passive listener. You’re getting no real feedback from them. If you’ve ever asked the question, “Why is active listening so important?” it’s “conversations” like this one that answers it. You want more than a sounding board. You want real engagement. So, what does active listening look like? And is it always better? Active Vs. Passive Listening What are the main differences between active listening and passive listening?...

They literally carry us through the day, withstanding hundreds of pounds of pressure. Each time your heel lifts off the ground when walking, it forces the toes to carry one half of your body weight. While research and studies often focus on how much we sit all day, there’s no denying that we also walk and stand a lot. The average person will walk around 115,000 miles in a lifetime — the equivalent of four times around the Earth!...

What can you say in a paragraph on Mother’s Day that sums up a lifetime’s worth of love? Whether you’re writing them to your mom, your mother-in-law, grandmother, your sister, your daughter, or a friend, it’s not easy to put into words the value of everything they’ve done as mothers. Words are only symbols, after all. And even if you love to write, the best words for your Mother’s Day sentiments can still elude you....

Is it hard for you to come up with sweet and powerful words to describe love for someone? It’s natural to want to tell your special person how much you love them, but sometimes you want to say beyond, “I love you.” If you have a large vocabulary and know how to turn a phrase, it’s easier to make your beloved feel how much you care. But most of us don’t have dictionaries in our brains to help us capture just the right words....

Dating and finding long-term love involves some forethought. With something as significant as dating and marriage, you want to figure out what you value in a partner. You naturally want love and companionship, but you shouldn’t compromise on things that matter to you. Knowing what you want empowers you to make strategic choices that could lead to a satisfying and happy relationship. What to look for in a guy varies a little according to individual tastes, but some things stand out as the best qualities in a man....

If you don’t wake up energized every morning to make your day an amazing one, you probably don’t have a life goals list to achieve. It is never too early (or too late) to make a list of things that you want to do in your lifetime. So, what are your goals in life? Let’s look at some good personal goals and life goal ideas to help you get started on setting goals for yourself....

Our lives are defined by how we spend our time, and what we choose to do each day. But what if you aren’t sure how to spend your time? What if you’ve been looking for something you feel passionate about, but you just haven’t found it yet? When you’re in the frame of mind that everything you do feels meaningless and boring, it’s even more depressing to consider Aristotle’s claim....

You start to chat, and before you know it, you’ve exchanged numbers, made plans to hang out, and maybe even talked about getting serious. You may even have defined your relationship and met each other’s friends. But then, the creeping fear sets in: are you really into this person, or are you just caught up in the novelty and excitement of a new relationship? If you’re unsure, it could be that you are in a shallow, superficial relationship....

The rejection can devour your self-esteem. The recurring thought of my family doesn’t care about me may be racing through your head, which is terrible for your mental health. Sometimes, it’s growing pains. For example, teenagers throughout the ages have clashed with their parents. Other times, it crosses a line and enters the arena of emotional abuse. So today, we’re looking at signs that your family isn’t a good fit and what to do about it....

Do you find yourself wondering, “Is he in love with me?” You know that you’re in love with your man, but does he love you back? We all can get insecure at times, especially when it comes to being vulnerable in a relationship and risking getting hurt. It’s natural to seek reassurance that your partner is truly in love with you if he hasn’t yet said those three little words — or even if they have been spoken....

That said, you’re not alone if you could use a little help knowing where to begin. The variety of vision boards keeps growing. That’s where the vision board templates in this post come in. What is a Vision Board Template? A vision board template — or dream board template — is an artful arrangement of words and images representing some aspect of the life you want to live. It can also provide a visible tribute to that life in its totality....

Yes, she gave birth to you (or claimed you as her own if you’re adopted), but she also helped shape you into the person you are today. Without her loving, caring, and supportive presence, you wouldn’t be here with the same values, character traits, and sense of belonging that you possess right now. And there’s no better time than today to let your mom know that you haven’t missed a thing — all of the love she’s given you, the time she’s invested in you, and the sacrifices she’s made for you....

Perhaps you work in a competitive environment and spend too much time in an aggressive state of mind. Maybe you’ve noticed that your active lifestyle has let you slide into a masculine manner of dress. This realization can leave you wanting to cultivate a more feminine look. Starting a romantic relationship is another common reason that women choose to look more feminine. They want to look attractive alongside their men....

All of us occasionally think, “I wish I had a Master Yoda.” Everyone needs a guide sometimes to help them make better choices. Some find their guide of the moment in a book. Others in a relative, a friend, or a co-worker. And as you’ll see in these 41 famous Yoda quotes, it’s even possible to find guidance in a movie character. 32 Yoda Quotes for Aspiring Jedis Most Famous Yoda Quotes “Do or do not....

You have that hang-dog look of someone who feels the lowest of low. Life can hit you hard with disappointments, challenges, and setbacks, and it’s hard not to want to crawl into a hole and avoid the world. But doing that only makes you sink further into despair. You may not think you have confidence and self-determination, but if you act as if you do, your confidence will grow, and you’ll find the tenacity to keep going....

You also want to learn as much as you can without overwhelming your date with questions or with stories of your own. If only you had a list of good first date questions to help you make the most of this foray into uncharted territory. Because even if you’re a veteran of the dating scene, it doesn’t hurt to prepare yourself by adding to your first date conversation toolbox. You can’t control everything....

You left your abuser after years of manipulation, verbal assaults, control, and unkindness. Now it’s time to face the stages of healing from emotional abuse. You had the courage to say, “Enough is enough,” and make the excruciating decision to say goodbye to this person you once loved, maybe even still love in spite of everything. Part of you feels exhilarated. You are free — free from walking on eggshells, feeling anxious in your own home, spending night after night wondering what you should do....

It’s not an easy thing to “dump” a friend, even if they’ve never really earned that title. Still… how can you be sure it’s for the best? Deep down, you know it’s right, but you want to understand why. And you’d like some help working through the process. Where do you begin? Is It Okay to Distance Yourself from Friends? It should surprise no one that many friendships end with something less than warmth and more than a few choice words....

It’s the same question you wrestled with while you were together. It’s lonely without him there, but it was lonely in the relationship too. He was so unreadable and distant. Now you wonder if he notices you’re gone. Being with an emotionally unavailable man is a daily struggle, but whether he breaks it off or you do, he can still miss being with you. When you are in the relationship, it seems he doesn’t care enough to work on it – leaving you holding the emotional reins for both of you....

That’s why we want to offer some motivational quotes for students to support you through the journey of education. You’re trying to juggle work, exams, homework, making it to class on time, and having a social life. When you’re so busy, with so many demands on your time and energy, it’s hard to step back and assess everything that’s going on. Only when you finally hit the wall with stress or exhaustion do you realize you may be burning the candle at both ends, making you wonder if it’s all worth the effort....