Here’s a psychology trick, evaluating the worst case scenario reduces anxiety.* That seems counter intuitive. How would identifying the worst case minimize anxiety? If you’ve ever heard someone explain their fear to you it’s probable that in the process of explaining it they are unsure of something, even saying “I don’t know.” Uncertainty plays a…
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Another Word For Time
The Greek word “Kairos” means the right, critical, or opportune moment. The ancient Greeks had two words for time: chronos (χρόνος) and kairos. The former refers to chronological or sequential time, while the latter signifies a proper or opportune time for action What are some kairos, or critical moments you’ve experienced? One of the most critical points in my life has…
Three Vital Skills To Develop Human Connection
If human connection is so central to the human experience, what skills make you good at establishing this human connecting? My current thought is that active listening ranks in the top three skills to develop human connection. Second and third would be supporting or encouraging their interests and being intentional. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on…
Unsaid
What makes people feel that you care about them? Consider having two managers, one tells you frequently “I care about you” but doesn’t act like it. The other has never said those words but innately you know that is true and if you were to come with a concern you would be heard and respected….
In The Grand Scheme Of Things
99%* of what you do is meaningless. Your life plays a small background role in the grand scheme of things. To add some perspective, somewhere between forty-five billion and one hundred twenty-five billion people have lived on this earth. In about fifty years (give or take a few decades) no one will remember you. Everyone…
