Category Archives: motivation

First thoughts on the Comfort Zone

Fear: The One Thing Standing in Your Way of Happiness “Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.” Dorothy Thompson Imagine this: you are sitting on the beach watching the sunset as waves lap the sand as you bask in the glow. A book lies in your lap as you loseContinue reading “First thoughts on the Comfort Zone”

Comfort Zone Oman!

Well like I said, the start of 2023 was not the best. SO I quit the UK and came back to being a teacher in Oman. I am now living in what is best described as a 5 star resort at Hawana, Salalah, in the south of Oman. Then suddenly I noticed 6 months haveContinue reading “Comfort Zone Oman!”

Step 3 – Offer Advice

Empathy is a two-part process. You take on the perspective of another person. You develop an understanding emotionally of what that person is going through. The second part involves action. You provide assistance of some kind. You try to help the person with their struggle. One way you can do this is by offering smartContinue reading “Step 3 – Offer Advice”

Step 2 – Validate the Experience

People often tell you what’s on their minds because they want you to validate what they’re saying. They need to know that it’s okay to have certain feelings or think a specific way. When you validate a tough situation, someone’s experiencing, you let them know they’re not alone. You validate an experience by adopting theContinue reading “Step 2 – Validate the Experience”

Step 1 – Listen Actively

You might be a good listener. But are you an active listener? Do you just sit there with a blank expression and take in everything that’s being said? An active listener uses body language, facial expressions, and eye movement to let the person speaking know that they’re engaged and present. They are truly and deeplyContinue reading “Step 1 – Listen Actively”

A Simple 3-Step Process to Practice More Empathy

An empathetic person can identify with what someone else is experiencing. They may have had the same experience before. This isn’t necessary to practice empathy. You might just be very good at putting yourself in another person’s mindset. Someone tells you they lost their job. They’re going through so many different negative emotions. They’re concernedContinue reading “A Simple 3-Step Process to Practice More Empathy”

5 Techniques for Using Affirmations to Enhance Your Relationship

Affirmations are powerful positive statements. You may be aware of them as a tool for self-improvement or to help you reach your goals. Did you know that affirmations can help improve your relationships with your partner, family, friends, and even your colleagues? By choosing your words carefully and meaningfully, you can improve relationships in everyContinue reading “5 Techniques for Using Affirmations to Enhance Your Relationship”