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How to Help Someone With an Eating Disorder
Communicating concern with tact and compassion can benefit those who are struggling to get the help they need.
8 Ways to Fight Fair in a Relationship
When it comes to the health of our intimate relationships, it’s not about whether we argue but how we do it that counts. These skills can help deepen connection during — and after — conflict.
Why Inclusive Language Matters
Language is constantly evolving. Linguistic anthropologist Suzanne Wertheim, PhD, explains why inclusive language matters, how to use it — and how to keep up with the times.
How to Avoid Toxic Competitiveness
Toxic competitiveness may lead to relationship issues and stagnation. Practicing self-acceptance and gratitude can relieve the pressure.
The Case for Authentic and Effective Communication
Understand the skills, strategies, and best practices for having effective and authentic conversations in the workplace — and beyond.
7 Workplace Communication Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Workplace communication challenges can undermine our equanimity, sap our satisfaction, and hurt our success. A renowned mindfulness teacher shows us how to build stronger, more successful relationships — with our colleagues and ourselves.
What to Do When a Loved One Posts Misinformation
Misinformation is all around us, even in our social circles. Learn how to respond to it without losing your cool.
How to Share a Difficult Diagnosis
The decision to disclose an illness to others is often a complicated one. This guidance can help you share the news your way.
Compassionate Communication
When we pay attention to the words we use and the way we use them, we improve the odds of strengthening and deepening our most meaningful relationships.
How to Cope With Chronic Complainers
Here’s how to avoid getting drawn into other people’s negativity spirals.
5 Skills for Authentic Communication
How to have deeper conversations.
Why It’s So Hard to Talk About Sex
Here are four common misunderstandings that make it challenging to talk to our partners about sex.
How to Be Honest at Work — With Yourself and Others
Misunderstandings, confrontations, and dealing with challenging personalities can lead to anger and hurt feelings at the workplace. Learn how to use these moments as opportunities to create more respectful relationships with your coworkers.
13 Ways to Start the Conversation About Sex
Boost your confidence in discussing sex with these expert insights and practical tips.
Pillow Talk: A Q&A With Sex Therapist Vanessa Marin
Sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander Marin help couples take the intimidation out of getting intimate.
6 Tips to Help You Successfully Navigate Telemedicine Appointments
Virtual healthcare services can increase access, yet they come with their own barriers and limitations. Functional-medicine practitioner Susan Blum, MD, MPH, shares guidance for navigating telemedicine.
How to Be More Mindful With Email Communications
It can be difficult to accurately convey an emotional tone in an email, which makes it easy for misunderstandings to happen. Here is guidance to ensure your message’s intention is accurately received.
How to Control Your Body Language When Triggered at Work
Your body is constantly sending messages to everyone around you. Are they helping or hurting your work relationships? Sharon Salzburg explains what’s happening on a physiological level and how to better manage your unconscious language.
How to Deal With Constant Interruptions at Work
Constant chatter, random noises, chronic interruptions from a coworker can all lead to diminished work productivity and mistakes. Here Sharon Salzberg offers strategies to set clearer work time boundaries.
How to Overcome an Aggressive Workplace Culture
Does your workplace lean towards power over compassion, or disparagement over cooperation? Mindfulness pioneer Sharon Salzburg offers her wisdom for strengthening connections with your coworkers.
How to Deal With a Defensive Coworker
Interacting with a colleague who constantly has their guard up can be frustrating and lead to unnecessary tension. However, your word choice can do a lot to break down those barriers.