A sign of emotional intelligence is that we don’t seek perfection in either ourselves or other people. I love this! So many of us have taken on board societal messages which tell us that we must strive for perfection in our lives – our looks, our...
Why does saying ‘no’ feel so difficult sometimes? Using the word ‘no’ can make us feel as if we are being selfish. We question ourselves as to how we can put our own needs first when there is someone in front of us who tells us that they need our help. What happens...
Why should anyone be curious about another person? I think that being curious about other people leads to empathy. Our empathy increases when we ask people questions about their lives. After all, when we are in this situation, we know when our answers have...
Do you make full-hearted as opposed to half-hearted decisions? I would like you to think about whether you are approaching any situation in your life in half hearted way, without enthusiasm or energy. Then I would like you to consider how to approach the same...
When someone you know is seriously ill, it can be very hard to talk to them about their last wishes. Most of us avoid the topic. We mistakenly believe it to be kinder. However, your loved one is likely to be grateful you’ve started the conversation about what their...
