Have you ever left a conversation feeling completely misunderstood, even though you were certain you’d expressed yourself clearly? Or maybe you’ve walked away from a team meeting wondering if anyone actually heard what you were trying to say, despite your carefully prepared talking points? I used to think communication was about having the right words,…
Have you ever left a conversation in which two conflicting points were made, leaving you unsure of which one was ‘right’? Without clarity in a conversation, we often struggle to understand exactly what someone is saying because what is said is not necessarily what is meant. Knowing whether your words are being heard and understood…
The first rule of improvisation when performing on-stage is the idea of always saying (or thinking) ‘yes, and…’ to whatever another actor has said or done. This allows the action of whatever is happening on-stage to continue. If the actors are in disagreement over what should happen next, without a script, there’s nowhere for them…
I believe that everyone I’ve met has something to teach me. Truly, even the people who I’ve disagreed with have shown me a new way of thinking, a new perspective, and a new worldview. Those interactions have helped me challenge myself. They showed me the areas in which I need to grow. I’ve noticed that,…
When you have a mind-blowing idea or initial spark of inspiration, the motivation to do what you need to can be abundant. At first, you’re extremely driven, putting in the hours and noticing that they hardly even feel like work. But then, you start to notice fatigue settle in. Working toward your goal isn’t as…
What is normal? As a society, we’re always comparing ourselves to others, trying to be different enough so that it plays to our advantages, and yet similar enough so that we’re not rejected. Essentially, it’s a balancing act — albeit one that can be detrimental to our mental health. Why are we so obsessed with…
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