Human beings are inconvenient. Get used to it
Real relationships are messy, awkward and inefficient but avoiding that friction is leaving us increasingly isolated
Category: Self-improvement
Self-improvement
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Our guide to resolving family feuds
Practical ways to break the cycle of family conflict and rebuild trust
Stop chasing motivation. It’s why you keep failing
Motivation is a fair-weather friend that disappears the moment things get difficult
How to work with someone you simply don’t like
Personality clashes happen. The solution is to address behaviour, set boundaries and stay professional
The stress wearing you down is all in your head
Modern life keeps throwing information at us all day. Before long, that noise drains our focus
7 ways to deal with critical people
Stop trying to change critical people. Change how you respond, set limits and decide how much weight their words actually carry
Negativity is contagious. Don’t be the carrier
One careless reaction at work or online can spread emotional contagion in seconds
Why nobody plans for the future anymore
Long-term plans assume stability. Right now, stability is the one thing people can’t count on
Waiting for motivation to get the job done?
Sounds reasonable until the work starts backing up
Need help connecting with people? Try listening better
Real connection starts with giving people your full attention
Tone down the online humblebragging
Humblebragging might boost your ego, but it can quietly wound those struggling to stay afloat
We have forgotten how to tolerate each other
It’s easy to get along when we agree. The hard part is staying open when our views clash
Clear communication the best defence during a conflict
The way we communicate can either build trust or tear it down
