Updated February 9, 2019 In my line of work in the healthcare field, the concepts of empathy and compassion are familiar terms, but they are often confused, misunderstood or used interchangeably. It’s important to understand that they are separate and unique characteristics unto themselves. Empathy is the state of actually being able to feel what […]
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5 Ways to Cultivate Empathy
Updated February 9, 2019 Do you want to improve the relationships in your life? Getting along with others and forging strong bonds is something that comes easily to some while others may struggle. There are a number of aspects that make up interpersonal relations, along with factors that affect the dynamics of those relationships. Being […]
The Power Of Habit
Update January 30, 2019 Don’t let your habits be your handcuffs.” –Elizabeth Berg Habits are a central aspect of our lives; we all live with habits to some extent. Some of them are good, some are not so good (maybe for some people)–like chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Consistent repetition leads to habit formation. We don’t […]