There are two types of attention we can give and receive – positive and negative. An example of a positive attention can be encouragement, empathy, active listening, giving advice or buying gifts. We show negative attention by shouting, criticizing, making fun of, judging and so forth. In other words, we project positivity through positive attention…
Category: Relationships
Setting Relationship Standards
I think we hear about relationship standards only after something bad occurs first, like a conflict, previous bad relationship or an ex getting into prison. Meanwhile, having standards for your relationships is not a bad thing and it should not be based on some lesson learned. Ideally, we should all have standards for our relationships…
What is your relationship with yourself?
When browsing relationship-related articles, this thought almost never occurs to most people. When it comes to relationships, there are resources and questions to explore on romantic relationships, relationships with family, relationships with friends, coworkers, maybe even pets. However, the relationship with ourselves is a central relationship in our life because it impacts the relationships we…
How to tell if someone is worth your trust
This test applies not only to romantic relationships but also to friendships and especially relationships between relatives. To have a healthy relationship and make sure the person worth your trust, there are only 3 conditions that need to be met
Rise and Lead: Personal and Professional Development 