Excerpt: “Refuse the temptation to chime in. There’s a difference between zingy, feels-just-right banter and talking over another person. While, in theory, finishing one another’s sentences seems romantic or like a great alignment between business partners, it can come across as having poor listening skills. That’s why psychologist Yvonne Thomas, PhD, says it’s best to…
Excerpt: Benefits for little ones Children—just like us—have likely experienced a sense of upheaval and an array of emotions throughout the past year. We also live in such a fast-paced world where it can be hard to simply take a moment, but it’s important kids learn how to do just that and slow down. “In…
If you’re bored in the house, bored in the house, bored, you may need to spend some time away from Tiktok instead of dabbling in a new hobby. Though it may seem harmless, extended periods of boredom can harm your mental and physical health, according to psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. For one thing, she…
