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Recently my friend has parked a car on a narrow parking slot in a city in a way that would block a free passing of another car. It was the only possible place, though. Since it was a night time and meant for a 5-10 min stay only, the chances of a car coming or leaving that parking […]
While looking at my own challenges and those of my friends, I’ve again realized how important self-esteem is. Healthy self-esteem, of course :). It is very important, even fundamental in your life. Self-esteem is a particular experience of Self. It is an experience in which you like, appreciate and respect yourself, are competent to deal […]
The need of feedback We all have needs. Basic needs and more complex ones. One of such basic needs, which is often unrecognized by others, is the need of receiving feedback. We want to know how we are doing, how we are perceived, how we perform, where we are against norms or expectations, what are […]
What are patterns? In general, these are the common characteristics or traits between comparable ideas, concepts, things, objects, creatures, people, events etc. Patterns are there. They may be easily observable, or hidden. They may be intricate, or simple. They may be interesting, or plain. And more than that. Patterns just are and we become aware of them. We […]
When people talk, listen completely This is the third post on active listening. Please read first the previous active listening posts, part 1 and part 2. There are two planes of active listening: setting-up the stage and caring for the message. The first plane was discussed here. In the second plane of active listening you are a facilitator […]