Relationships & Emotions

“The arts” encompass a range of creative expressions, including literature, music, painting, dancing, and more. Through the arts, humans have told stories, taught values, recorded history, and expressed both individual and collective experiences. Unfortunately, the arts are becoming less valued compared to science, technology, and mathematics. Whether it’s an underfunded …

Self-love, which is also often referred to as self-compassion, involves taking care of your own needs, accepting your weaknesses and failures as well as your strengths, and staying in touch with your emotions. Because selflessness is such a prized virtue in many circles, many believe self-love is egoistical. Caring for …

When you enter an unfamiliar environment or ponder a difficult decision, what do you feel? Do you second-guess yourself or agonize over what to do? Confident people are not immune from self-doubt, but they enjoy a strong sense of security, clarity, and trust in themselves. Confidence affects every area of …

In many societies, romantic relationships are considered the most important. However, friendships, which encompass varying degrees of emotional intimacy and support, should not be dismissed. If you asked people to think deeply about the most important relationships in their lives, many would say their friendships have impacted them the most. …

Communicating well consists of two parts: expressing yourself and listening to others. Many people forget the second part. Lots of people are good at talking, but when it’s time to hear the thoughts and feelings of someone else, they fall short. Listening can be very challenging. It comes naturally to …

They say a dog is man’s best friend, but they aren’t the only animals close to humanity’s heart. According to historians and archaeologists, dogs were the first domestic animal. The history of domestication is complicated and different animals played different roles. Keeping pets is part of this history. Why are …

Is happiness a feeling? Or a state of being? Philosophers, psychologists, spiritual leaders, and others have discussed the definition for thousands of years. Safety, contentment, and success are all aligned with happiness, but what makes one person happy may not work for someone else. Though we may never reach a …

Everyone is born into a family, but not everyone gets a healthy one. For those who aren’t privileged to have a good birth family, they often create a chosen family later on. Why is family important? What kind of impact does it have on a person in their childhood and …

In your opinion, what makes a person trustworthy? Do they keep your secrets? Respect your beliefs and boundaries? When you know someone isn’t trustworthy, it affects your relationship. Often, it can break a relationship. People need to have others they can trust. Whether it’s in personal relationships, work, or society …

No one is an island. This is true in most areas of life, including organizations and any group working towards a common goal. Teamwork is an essential part of developing successful processes, projects, and programs that propel an organization forward. Without good teamwork, organizations flounder. People feel underappreciated and frustrated. …