As a woman, you have likely experienced plenty of situations in which you did not feel heard, especially in male-dominated group settings. Women are often perceived as bossy, overbearing or even rude when we speak as much as men, so we often try not to take up too much verbal space or risk making a bad impression.We’re also more likely to stop talking when interrupted. I don’t have any easy solutions for the broad societal issues at play here, but I can offer some helpful perspective.
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Becoming a more mindful communicator is one of the surest paths to enhancing your relationships with others – from the everyday interaction you have with a stranger to the most important people in your life. The truth is, communication can be surprisingly difficult, given how often we engage in it. We tend to skim emails, fill in the blanks with what we think someone means or pull out a point (often out of context) that a speaker didn’t intend.
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Until the pandemic ends, boundaries are more important than ever. But how do we maintain them if we keep saying “yes” when we really mean “no”? This post will invite you to weigh safety against sociability, consider what you fear by standing your ground, and offer some tips on staying true to yourself by saying “no.”
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If social distancing has got you down, look at it as an opportunity for cultivating patience, mindfulness and authenticity. Living in uncertain times requires a willingness to embrace the unknown while also finding purpose and creating connection where we can.
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Compassion is more important than ever in these trying times, but too often it is confused with empathy, sympathy or even pity. Before compassion can reconnect us to a shared humanity, we need to be clear on what it means and how to implement it. Try this exercise to begin cultivating compassion in yourself today.
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