Taking a conversation from the surface to a deeper level can be challenging for anyone. Timing, how much you share, what you share, and how you share your story are all factors that help determine how deep of a connection you make with another person, whether it is romantic or platonic. Ignoring these factors can lead to oversharing, under-sharing, and poorly executed conversations - situations that we are all familiar with. That’s because conversations, especially deeper ones that create true connections, tak[...]
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After much of society has had limited contact with the outside world over the past year+, we are not going to collectively emerge with the sharpest social skills. There will be awkward slip-ups, cringe-worthy mix-ups, and the general first day of school vibes - so buckle up singles! Stressful situations like first dates and new romances promise to be ripe with social snafus because they are inherently awkward and can be stressful. This unique moment in time may make it hard to discern between social stumbling b[...]
There comes a time in everyone’s life where they feel stuck in a rut and it can be very easy to be hard on yourself during these moments. When presented with personal struggles or monotonous activities that are necessary for someone’s day to day, it’s easy for a person to make mistakes and really hammer into themselves for their slip ups. However, this approach can often be harmful to your psyche and counterproductive in terms of stimulating growth and learning from your mistakes because it hurts your self[...]
Rejection sucks! I know I’m not alone when I say this. When someone says they don’t want you for whatever reason, it just hurts. And although much of my career as a coach is dedicated to helping people handle rejection better, I have been on the wrong end of the rejection stick many times in my life. When you’re rejected it can create havoc with your self-esteem, paint your mind with feelings of shame, and make you feel like you’ll never be able to achieve your dreams. Maybe the worst part is t[...]