Monthly Archives: June 2021

Three Empathic Traits to Assist You in Spotting a Fake Smile

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Monica

The smile is a universal means of nonverbal communication. Authentic, it conveys warmth, a positive and harmonious image, and openness/vulnerability. All welcoming traits. But it can also be used as a weapon of deception by manipulators. Science has studied smiles … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons Why You Should Do Right when You’ve Been Wronged

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Monica

The very human response to someone when they’ve wronged you is to fight back. In some way, to get even, to vindicate yourself, to make yourself look better, to save your pride. There are a multitude of reasons. But is … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not to Be — Agreeable?

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Monica

From our earliest experiences, most of us learn that to thrive in any work environment, we must be pleasant to be around. No one wants to be around a grump. Or a jerk. We must be compliant, complacent, altruistic, and … Continue reading →

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Biological Alarm Bells – Three Steps to Defy Fear in Everyday Life

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Monica

In my memoir, I wrote about an incident that frightened me so badly that I experienced a freeze reaction. It took place during the summer after I graduated from high school. Alone in the house, I lay on my bed … Continue reading →

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