Most of us use social media on a daily basis. From the obsessive poster with a huge following to the reluctant interloper, people use social media for a variety of purposes. It may be to keep up with friends or colleagues. It may be to keep tabs on what’s going in the world. For many, it’s a way to document …
What are Emotional and Social Intelligence?
Have you heard of emotional and social intelligence? Do you know how your understanding of the two enhance your life? Emotional and Social Intelligence, or ESI, refers to the competencies linked to self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, which enable people to understand and manage their own and others’ emotions in social interactions. We all have different social skillsets …
Bad Friends: What to Know and When to Let Go
Some friendships are forever, but what about the ones that aren’t? Unfortunately, sometimes people grow apart as their lives diverge. Sometimes, we might even find that certain friends are bad for us. How can you identify if a friend is holding you back? And once you do realize who your bad friends are, what do you do? When should you …
Change is the Only Constant in Life
Greek philosopher Heraclitus is said to have observed, “Change is the only constant.” Indeed, it can feel like everything is always changing, and it can be hard to predict how life will turn out. How well do you respond to the changes that impact your daily life? How do you maintain a sense of stability when everything is up in …
How Decisions & Values Impact Each Other
Roy Disney once said, “It is not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” How much do you agree with this statement? It may depend on how well one knows their own values. But what about gray areas? Some things are more subjective. Sometimes we need to reevaluate our own values. How does that impact our …
Women are Like Teabags… Or are They?
Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “A woman is like a teabag – you never know how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” Are women really comparable to teabags? Indeed, women are much stronger in everyday life than we often get credit for. How does this quote speak to the way women are socialized? When …
Our Top Tips for Living Alone
Striking out on your own can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and everything in between. But when you’ve always lived with people – be them your parents or college roommates – there are a lot of things to adjust to in solo living. The alone time will be nice at first… but what do you do to stave off loneliness? How will …
Remember: Being Yourself is the Best Reward
What is the impression you leave with people? Writer Shannon Alder has said, “One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” Being true to yourself is so important, but it can be hard. How do you find that kind of confidence? What if your true self is at …