Sympathy and Empathy: The Pit

Join me today as I consider the differences between sympathy and empathy, and how they’re nowhere near as similar as I once thought.

Beware the Online Echo Chamber

Have you fallen into the trap of using social media and online news like an echo chamber, only listening out for opinions that sound a lot like your own? Here’s some motivation to get out…

Active vs. Passive Listening: Which is your Default?

Have you ever thought about how often you’re in a state of Active or Passive Listening? Read on to find out more.

Savoring Sounds

Here’s how a little more mindful listening can help you notice, appreciate and savor the symphony of ‘beautiful ordinary’ around you.

The Link between gossip & Social Anxiety

As a self-confessed gossiper, here’s why I suddenly see the harm that I’ve done to others, but also to myself.

Happy 2018 – Day 294 – The Seven Deadly Sins of Speaking: Are you guilty?

Do you often speak, but feel unheard or misunderstood? Do you come away from social interactions feeling empowered, or ineffective?

Read on to find out what you may be doing wrong… so that you can start putting it right!