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When your authenticity is an act, something’s gone wrong

When your authenticity is an act, something’s gone wrong

Authenticity, a virtue often praised, can paradoxically become a performance. When genuine self-expression morphs into a rehearsed act, it's a sign that something has gone awry. Let's delve into the complexities of authenticity and its potential pitfalls. Authenticity is changing Today, there is little premium placed

A brief history of Ramadan

A brief history of Ramadan

Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, has been observed and celebrated by Muslims around the world for more than 14 centuries. Here, Remona Aly considers its history and evolution across the world and discusses how have its practices changed over the centuries and how have the five pillars of

How to Practice Listening Without Getting Defensive

How to Practice Listening Without Getting Defensive

Defensiveness can often hinder effective communication. Learning to listen without getting defensive is a skill that can transform relationships and foster understanding. Let's delve into strategies that can help you master this crucial aspect of communication. Really taking the time to listen to how another person feels-without immediately

Why Comparing Feelings Isn’t Helpful

Why Comparing Feelings Isn’t Helpful

Comparing your own pain and other emotions to others is common, but that doesn’t mean that it is always helpful. In some instances, comparisons can serve as a way to gauge our progress or determine what might be appropriate in a certain situation. In other cases, comparisons stifle growth,

The Psychology of the Silent Treatment

The Psychology of the Silent Treatment

Unravel the enigma of silence as a form of communication. Explore the psychological underpinnings of the silent treatment, its impact on relationships, and the strategies to navigate through its complex labyrinth. Delve into the silent world that speaks volumes. Silent Treatment and Its Effects Kipling Williams has studied the effects

The 7 Commandments of Long Distance Relationships

The 7 Commandments of Long Distance Relationships

Cornell Thomas is a speaker, author, and survivor of the often dreaded long distance relationship. He and his wife Melissa went through several extremely rough patches before they figured out how to make long distance work. Now before you start calling him Tom Hanks, understand that this was NO easy

How To Talk To A Contrarian (Without Getting Into A Fight)

How To Talk To A Contrarian (Without Getting Into A Fight)

The contrarian’s tendency to view every casual conversation as a chance for intellectual gamesmanship can be incredibly grating after a while. How do you deal with this type of conversationalist – well-meaning but a little too aggressive for your taste – at work or in your personal life? Understand the different