The power of praise
Have you ever wondered why people blossom so much when they hear a compliment? Why is the praise of a job well done or a well-chosen dress so important for every person? John Amodeo, Ph.D., cites 5 main reasons. They are strong enough to say nice words to each other...
Emotionality as a type of temperament
Depending on the expression of different aspects of emotionality, emotional types of people belonging to different types of temperament (character) are distinguished. One of the first such attempts was made by the Heymans-Le Senne classification of temperament types....
Denoting intentions
If you want the interlocutor to understand you better, clearly indicate your intentions. This will allow us to better understand "who needs it", as well as to prevent any manipulations and simply practice tracking one's language when speaking. And we often think of...
How to distinguish a formal apology from sincere regret
Trust and mutual respect are the basis of human relations. But interaction is impossible without contradictions, disagreements, self-knowledge, and knowledge of the partner, which sometimes occurs against the background of resentment. The ability to forgive is a trait...
Paul Ekman’s theory
When we are overwhelmed by an inappropriate emotion, we interpret what is happening according to how we feel and ignore the information that does not match our feeling. Paul Ekman is an outstanding scientist, the author of the euro cultural theory of emotions - one of...
Emotional dysregulation
Emotional dysregulation - problems in managing one's emotional experiences, actions, and reactions. Are you easily offended or irritated? Do you overreact to situations that may not bother others at all? Do your loved ones think that you are too sensitive or often...