With my tutoring business, I’ve worked with folks of, quite literally, all ages. The youngest person I have worked with was seven, and the oldest, believe it or not, was in his mid-60s. Generally speaking, though, I work with students, and most of the ones I assist are in university. As of late, however, I … More Working with kids? Read this
Depending on how you answer the question posed in today’s title, this post may be deemed a wee bit controversial. For whatever reason, most people have rooted strong and intense feelings in their perception of respect, and I’ve come to learn that if you don’t happen to agree with their own personal answer, it is … More Respect: given or earned?
When it comes to spooky, the more the merrier, in my opinion, with the exception of demonic entities because I do not fuck with that shit. I’ve been fascinated by the supernatural realm for some time now, and while it scares the living shit out of me at times, I also respect it and understand … More Seeking out a spook? Consider visiting these locations (part one)
I would wager that most of us have been at the receiving end of having our feelings invalidated at some point in life. While an unfortunate occurrence, it is a relatively common one, and as unpleasant as it is, it is often done without the perpetrator even realizing what they have just engaged with. The … More The danger of invalidating oter people’s feelings
My sister and I were raised by what some may consider ‘old-school’ parents. My mom and dad were, and are, tough, but simultaneously fair, and they raised us in a way to ensure we would carry valuable traits over into our adult years. Both of my parents are Baby Boomers, and while their age classification … More Comparison: not always a thief of joy
The ideology of practicing what we preach is one that I try my best to apply to daily life. I feel as though it somewhat correlates with treating others the way you wish to be treated, which is another frame of mind I try to put into practice in life, and I figure the two … More Setting an example for success
If I were to conduct a survey asking people to answer whether or not they enjoy being overlooked in any context or situation, I think I would successfully hypothesize, well in advance, that the overwhelming majority of people would answer no. I guess I could be wrong, but I really don’t think I am. Being … More Feeling overlooked? Make them notice you
Today, on November 11, we remember. Remembrance Day is a day of memorial to honour the end of the First World War in 1912, and furthermore, to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty, fighting for a cause they will never themselves experience. This day is to remind us of the … More We remember
I swear, just about every year I hear about an incident involving tourists defacing a historical monument. I would wager I’m not the only one who seems to hear about these things on an annual basis; it probably happens a hell of a lot more than I hear about. My sister recently informed me that … More Can we stop defacing historic monuments?
Occasionally, I get the impression that being a good listener is a skill that is harder and harder to come by. I have my own speculations about the reasoning behind this lack of attentiveness in the context of listening, but I do believe social media and technology have been significant perpetrators. Considering how much time … More How well do you listen?
I’ve mentioned in a few previous posts that the supernatural realm is insanely interesting to me. Terrifying, but interesting. My interest in all things paranormal and/or supernatural was piqued a few years back when I started reading up on the topic, and ever since, I’ve been hooked. I’ve done a fair bit of reading on … More Do you believe in the supernatural realm?
There is a saying that suggests those who are older than us deserve our respect, unequivocally. It is something that we are taught from a young age and are expected to practice for the remainder of our lives. There is some truth that exists in the concept of respecting authority, and in some situations, it … More Respect: earned, not given
I find it a little disappointing I’m even writing a post on this topic, because, really, to answer the title of this post, you should respect service industry workers because it’s human decency. That’s really all there is to it, but, unfortunately, I’m finding we are collectively needing this reminder because I work in the … More This is why you should respect service industry workers
The idea of giving someone criticism isn’t exactly something that brings most of us comfort. At least, I would hope it doesn’t. Being critical of someone can be kind of awkward, and, depending on who the person is that you’re criticizing, it can be a little tense, too. But, constructive criticism is something all of … More Giving constructive criticism: a how-to guide
You’ve arguably heard the phrase “mind your business.” It’s a concept that’s instilled in us from a young age due to its logic, and for the most part, I like to think most of us abide by its teachings. In addition to minding our own business, it’s worth recognizing the effectiveness of minding our own … More Mind your problems
I came across an article via Elite Daily recently titled “12 characteristics of true love and how you can be sure you’ve found it,” and upon reading it, I came to a realization I think is worth discussing here with all of you. When I initially read the article, I was quite impressed with its … More How do you know if it’s true love?
Being pushed around sucks. One might think that this typically happens during our childhood years, during which it is commonly referred to as bullying. Spoiler: it still happens when we’re adults, and it’s still called bullying. Standing up for oneself is such an important thing to do in warranted situations, but sometimes, depending on the … More How to stand up for yourself (respectfully)
Throughout my relationship with my boyfriend, we have run into individuals who seem to think it is appropriate to become invested in our own personal matters that simply do not have any relevance to them. When I say invested in personal matters, I am making reference to how, for whatever reason, so many people struggle … More Relationships: Business Between A Couple and No One Else
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