Tag Archives: conversation
The Art of Conversation
Answer the Question That’s Actually Being Asked – When someone asks, “What are you excited about?” or “How was your week?” they’re inviting you to share, not testing whether your life is impressive enough. Practice giving direct, honest answers without … Continue reading
assertiveness
Be direct about what you want or need. if your partner asks what you would like for a birthday or holiday, don’t turn it into a test of their love. If you want roses instead of tulips, or a tool … Continue reading
Local news: Get engaged
I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “To rebuild trust in local … Continue reading
truly see each other
“I find hope in the small moments when people choose trust over fear. Every time someone has a difficult conversation with grace instead of avoidance, every time a manager acknowledges their mistake instead of deflecting, every time a colleague extends … Continue reading
Enhancing Kids’ Social Skills
With the holidays approaching, TikTok has been serving me an endless stream of toy ads, but one made me stop scrolling. It was an ad for video walkie-talkies, basically FaceTime screens. My first thought was “Oh, my children would love … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 