When you hear the term empathy most people can usually define it pretty easily. But did you know there are actually two different types of empathy? These two forms of empathy are referred to as cognitive empathy and emotional empathy. As one might guess, you need both types of empathy to be considered an empathetic and compassionate human being. Cognitive…
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Altruism And Your Mental Health
If you have ever volunteered your time or resources you understand this simple truth – giving feels good. It’s interesting to think that sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is actually doing something for someone else. There is a significant correlation between altruism and mental health. Sure, we may have experienced this before, but we probably haven’t…
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Internal vs. Perceived Judgement
“A day spent judging another is a painful day. A day spent judging yourself is a painful day.” Buddha Judgement is something that we have all encountered at some point in our lives. We all also have felt how the judgment of others can hurt our feelings, and damage our self-esteem. Then why is it that we are often the…
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Communication Skills
Every single person can improve upon communication skills. Whether it’s at work, with friends, or with a partner, communication is an important part of creating and maintaining healthy relationships. Communication is not limited to just speaking well, but also encompasses one’s ability to listen. There are many different types of communicators, but in business, people are often grouped into four…
