Active Constructive Responding: Think back to when someone shared their good news with you. Disconnect: Passive Constructive – ‘Well done you! I also have some good news to share…’ Here you are not savoring their good news and you are quickly talking about yourself. Passive Destructive -‘That is cool. You never guess what happened to […]

Bookmark Path Notes for easy convenience — top right of this article) Path Note — Handling Conflict Conflict can feel intense, but between stimulus and response there is space (Viktor Frankl). In that space, you can choose how to act — rather than react. ➟ Pause before speaking. Take one slow breath.➟ Focus on the

Path Note — I Feel Mistreated Feeling mistreated can shake your confidence and safety, but you can protect your boundaries and respond from strength. ➟ Practice rational detachment. Remind yourself: their behaviour reflects them, not me.➟ Stay in your Best Self. Ask: What would the calmest, strongest, most mature version of me do right now?➟

1.Choose Your Battles Decide which battles you want to pursue and, before you advance, ask yourself if it is really that important. This is particularly true for older teens. From a teen’s perspective, if you get so upset about the “small stuff” in life, how can they trust you enough to share the “big stuff”. 

Emotional intelligence or emotional literacy is a capacity for a person to be able to understand and recognise emotions in themselves and other people and this means they can then move on to regulate how they’re feeling to really promote emotional growth. This means that as parents, it’s important that we can encourage our children

Four ways to create meaningful connections with others. By using the above 4 exercises and authentic strategies consistently, you will build meaningful connections with others.

Our psychological and emotional well being largely depend on the quality of our relationships. Since we are social beings, the connections that we make with other people play a significant role in our mental health. So the main question is, how can we build positive relationships with others? Let’s talk about an evidence based method

Being compassionate to yourself after making a mistake is an essential skill that fosters emotional resilience and personal growth. Here’s how to approach it: 1. Acknowledge Your HumanityMistakes are a natural part of life and learning. Remind yourself that everyone errs, and perfection is an unrealistic expectation. Your mistake does not define your worth—it’s simply

Receiving critical feedback well is a valuable skill that helps you grow personally and professionally. Here’s a guide to navigating it with a positive mindset: 1. Shift Your Mindset – See Feedback as an Opportunity: Understand that feedback is meant to help you improve, not to tear you down. A growth mindset turns criticism into a

Giving critical feedback using positive psychology strengths helps ensure that the feedback is constructive, empowering, and focused on growth. This approach emphasizes leveraging the recipient’s strengths while addressing areas for improvement. Here’s how to do it effectively: 1. Set a Positive Tone – Choose the Right Time and Place: Provide feedback in a private, non-threatening environment