Healthy Communication

How to Cope With a Toxic Friend

Maintaining healthy social ties is crucial to our well-being, but some relationships may not be giving you the best energy.

By Jessie Sholl

Friends Healthy Communication

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4 Common Body Language Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Are your nonverbal cues sending troubling messages to your coworkers? Here's how to get your body language in line.

By Juliet Patterson

Community Coworkers

When Not to Apologize

There are some cases in which an apology is not the most appropriate gesture, says psychologist Molly Howes, PhD. Here are three examples.

By Jessie Sholl

Healthy Communication Personal Development

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Support After a Suicide

A grief specialist offers thoughts on how to support yourself or a loved one after a suicide.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Healthy Communication Mental Health

What Is Your Apology Language?

Just as we all have a primary love language, we also have an apology language, and it can shape how we approach mending a rift.

By Jessie Sholl

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

Talks — S5, EP14 / Why Self-Compassion is a Learnable Skill — and One We ALL Need

Self-compassion is a powerful tool for improving our own well-being and our relationships — yet cultural blocks often dissuade us from practicing this skill. In this episode, Kristin Neff, PhD, shares what self-compassion is, the strong, positive ways it can affect us (and others), and how we can start cultivating more of it in our daily lives.

With Kristin Neff, PhD

Attitude/Mindset Community

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6 Ways to Defuse a Bad Situation

A variety of stresses have turned many public interactions into angry encounters. Learn how to calm yourself — and the situation — with these strategies.

By Jon Spayde

Healthy Communication Mindfulness/Meditation

8 Ways to Become Better at Networking

A Life Time Work manager shares practical tips for improving this essential career skill.

By Callie Fredrickson

Healthy Communication Work

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On-Screen Success: 11 Best Practices for Video Calls

Practical tips and etiquette advice to improve the quality and productivity of your video call experiences.

By Callie Fredrickson

Healthy Communication Work

The Scout’s Toolbox

Our defenses can blind us to information that we need to make good decisions. These six tips can help.

By Quinton Skinner

Attitude/Mindset Healthy Communication

How to Make Better Decisions

A “scout mindset” can help us cultivate curiosity, improve our reasoning, and make better decisions.

By Quinton Skinner

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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How to Navigate a Strained Relationship

Our differences don't have to keep us polarized. Try this expert advice for forging unexpected connections.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Community Coworkers

What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

The first step is listening with empathy and openness.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Community Coworkers

What Is Bystander Intervention?

This expert advice on bystander intervention can help you learn to identify and interrupt harassment in your community.

By Déjà Leonard

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

How to Have More Honest Conversations With Your Friends

The surprising ways that honest, authentic dialogue can deepen your friendships.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Friends Healthy Communication

The 6 Best Gifts You Can Give Your Partner

The most valuable presents don't come from the store. They come from the heart and are offered as a reflection of the care and appreciation you feel for your partner.

By Elizabeth Foy Larsen

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication