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how to manage difficult conversations

By Jennifer Safian / January 11, 2023

{3 minutes to read}  Whether you’re discussing an issue with your partner related to your day-to-day life, or at a family gathering debating topics like abortion or climate change regulations, conversations can get heated and boil over into full-blown arguments. Here are 5 steps that you can take as you engage in difficult discussions: Before…

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what is forgiveness?*

By Jennifer Safian / September 16, 2022

{5 minutes to read}  Who hasn’t been hurt by the actions or words of another? A parent constantly criticized you growing up, a colleague sabotaged a project, your partner had an affair, or you were physically or emotionally abused by someone close to you. These wounds can leave lasting feelings of anger and bitterness —…

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The Quality of Kindness

By Jennifer Safian / July 8, 2019

{4 minutes to read}  Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Affection, gentleness, warmth, concern, and care are words that are associated with kindness. While kindness can have a connotation of meaning someone is naive or weak, that is not the case. Being kind often requires courage and strength. 

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