Body language, behavior, and words we choose to use are byproducts of thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The two are inextricably linked. It is inevitable that what we feel inside will eventually come out. It can come out by shouting at people who have no idea of what is going on. It can come out by…

When the colors of the leaves change and the temperature drops outside and we roll the clocks back one hour, to many of us that signals the holiday season is approaching. We may start planning holiday meals or scribble lists of gifts we plan to give over the next several months. It can be a…

It is easy to believe that communication is primarily vocal. However, communication can be complicated as it is comprised of many factors that we observe to make meaning of what we are seeing and hearing. For example, we consider body language, voice tone, vocal variety, and actual words, among other things. However, reflecting on communication…

The concept of “self-talk,” or carrying on an internal conversation with oneself, can be leveraged for our advantage. While the definition of “self-talk” has great debate, there is some agreement that self-talk affects our impulses, actions, and even achievement of goals. It may also influence emotional reactions. Simply put, self-talk impacts what we do and…