If you feel you're being criticized too much or unfairly, you may have fallen into certain deep psychological patterns, from projection to other people's insecurities. In fact, it's quite …
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.
One-way relationships: people who only talk about their problems
Any resemblance to reality is probably not mere coincidence. I'm referring to those people who, every time they talk to you, turn the conversation into a monologue. They tell you their problems, their …
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From the limit to the ultimatum: The line that many cross without realizing it
Setting boundaries is all the rage. It's become so popular that it seems if you haven't clearly defined them, you're doing something wrong. The term has crept into bar conversations, social media, and …
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5 conflict resolution skills that almost no one has – and how to develop them
Conflict resolution skills begin with recognizing that disagreements are inevitable. Whether at work, among friends, or within the family, friction and differences of opinion will arise. Sometimes …
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It was just a joke… or was it? How to spot disguised criticism and protect yourself
There are jokes that make you laugh and jokes that leave a strange, hard-to-explain feeling. They don't hurt like a direct insult, but they don't go unnoticed either. They're those lines delivered …
Those who talk about other people’s lives do so because they don’t have a life of their own – or they don’t like to
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. We have all, at some point, looked with varying degrees of curiosity into the lives of others, especially when certain behaviors deviate from our norms. …
Talking about your problems isn’t always positive: when it is and when it isn’t
If you feel bad, talk about it. If something hurts, express it. If a problem is weighing you down, share it… You've probably heard this advice a thousand times. And, without a doubt, putting your …
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