Does your partner continually compare you to his ex? Has a friend spoken badly about you to exclude you from your circle of friends? Has your …
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Communication
In order to develop an effective communication, we must not only make sure that our message is clearly communicated, but also our emotions, being able to put ourselves in the place of our interlocutor. Psychology of Communication is the science that studies how we communicate and the effect of our communication styles in our relationships.
The assertive communication is essential to avoid conflicts and achieve our goals, to the point that it has been shown that the most successful people are not those who have a greater intelligence but those who master the communication techniques and know how to manage their emotions. Delve into the communication science, learn to speak in public, develop your nonverbal communication and master the art of the effective communication so that you share your ideas and feelings in a climate of assertivity.
Reactive Listening: People who listen to refute, not to understand
Have you ever talked to a person and, although you resorted to a large arsenal of arguments, you felt like talking to a wall? Even if you struggled to …
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How to replay back when someone insults you, according to the Stoics
Seneca said that one day, while Cato visited public toilets, he was pushed and beaten. When they interrupted the fight, he refused to accept an …
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Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed person
"Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed person," advised Mark Twain, a writer who has gone down in history because of the intelligent irony he …
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Verbal violence: Words that hurt
Verbal violence doesn’t leave physical traces, but the psychological ones are very deep. A phrase, said at a time when we’re especially vulnerable, …
How to give constructive criticism?
Winston Churchill said that "The criticisms may not be agreeable, but it is necessary". However, criticism is easy, constructive criticism is an art …
Pseudo-conflicts: Arguing for misunderstanding
You argue, defend your idea and get angry. You wonder how you can think so differently. You go back to fight, reinforce your arguments and …
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