Identifying Crucial Conversations Identifying a crucial conversation can be difficult, but recognizing the signs is crucial for effectively managing high-stakes discussions. One telltale sign is when the conversation appears to stall or there is an underlying tension or discomfort between parties, which can manifest as long pauses, raised voices, or…
Professional Context Crucial conversations are an inevitable part of the workplace. Whether it’s a discussion with a colleague, a difficult conversation with your superior, or even a negotiation with a vendor, these interactions can be daunting. It is important to approach them in the right way, so that you can…
If you’re ready to start unlearning old habits and embracing new thinking, there are several steps you can take to get started. The first step is to become aware of your existing beliefs and habits. Take some time to reflect on what has shaped your current way of thinking -…
Negative Self Talk - Our inner dialogue has a powerful influence on our self-confidence and how we view ourselves. Allowing negative thoughts to take root can be an obstacle, but replacing them with positive affirmations is the key to unlocking greater confidence!Complacency - Don't be caught at the station of…
Helping kids overcome negative thoughts from an early age can go a long way in making them self-reliant, hopeful individuals in the future. It calls for better health. Optimism implies better academic and extracurricular performance. It builds resilience and strength to sail through tough times. Optimistic self-talk - Modelling positive…
One of the highest selling medicines at every medicine store is some sort of antacid. This drug type, known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), causes the stomach to produce less acid. This in turn reduces the painful symptoms of GERD. However, PPIs don’t help everyone, they have side effects,…
Many people may be worried about their “cholesterol levels”, or whether they’re getting too much cholesterol in their diets. Sterols are a large family of waxy lipids that are found in plants, animals, fungi and some bacteria. Cholesterol is a member of this family, and is an essential molecule in…
Research shows that while our behaviours may seem “spur-of-the-moment”, when it comes to over-eating, the groundwork is laid several hours in advance by our daily rituals, habits, mindset, and automatic thinking. Over-eating is simply the last link in a long chain. If you can break the first link, you have…
