Empathy

Kind Actions

Kind Actions

Decades of research indicate that acts of kindness provide substantial benefits to our wellbeing. But how much kindness is needed? Several studies show that at least five acts of kindness are necessary over the week (Lyubomirsky & Layous, 2013). Here’s which acts of kindness are necessary over the week…

Kind Thoughts

Kind Thoughts

The second pillar of kindness is kind thoughts. The best way to think about this is to picture the running dialogue in our heads. Typically, that dialogue is composed of thoughts about ourselves and others. It's that voice that whispers things like, "that person doesn't like me," or “they think I'm not smart, etc." Let’s learn how to address these thoughts and develop self-compassion.

Three Pillars of Kindness

Three Pillars of Kindness

When asked, most of us would say that we want to be kind. And it is something we value in others. In Western society, we appreciate kindness in others even more than honesty, gratitude, or hope. In this week’s blog learn the definition of kindness, its’ three pillars, and benefits…

Virtual Meetings: Make Time for Empathy

Virtual Meetings: Make Time for Empathy

As we re-engineer the way work gets done, perhaps it’s time to incorporate more empathy and care into our interactions so they will hopefully be a permanent part of our work life. In fact, research shows that when we take time to develop stronger relationships, we are more cooperative, collaborative, and productive (Kim & Robert, 2019). Let’s learn how…