Creating Transformative Art to Build Communication Skills There are different ways people process emotions. How they process it is up to them. Whether they process it is not up to them. At one point on another, demons need to be faced. Otherwise, they spill out as subconscious moves beyond our control. An…
How to Stop Procrastination for Dummies Recently, there has been a popular show called Squid Games. I’ve been hearing about it nonstop. My barber was talking about it. Saw social media posts on it. Had acquaintances text me saying how I HAD to watch it. Even though I was being bombarded to…
How to Keep Conversations Going Being boring is a toxic act. In terms of toxicity, anything that is not empowering is draining. It’s one thing if you are boring because you are not putting in the effort. It’s a different ball game when you are putting in the effort, yet you come off…
The True Meaning of Breaking The Ice A large part of communication skills comes down to mindset. That’s because of the fear of being judged. One part of social skills that is feared is ‘breaking the ice.’ Otherwise, known as introducing yourself. But it’s much more than an introduction. It’s about building…
Why do People Ramble: 5 Reasons Rambling is a poor social move. And being rambled to is annoying. Excessive talking is only fun for the person who is talking. Yet, it showcases poor social intelligence to turn a dialogue into a monologue. Often, when we encounter a rambler, it’s easy to despise…
The Psychology of a Nervous Laughter Laughing is not bad. Laughing too much is bad. And we often laugh too much when we are nervous. During moments of nervous laughter, we can’t help but giggle. Although this movement may seem small, it isn’t. Laughing too much: -Distracts others. -Waters down the…
4 Ways on How to Improve Memory Recall Memory is one of the most powerful elements of the mind. And it is an aspect that can be worked out. Us humans for the most part do not have a memory problem. We have a memory recall problem. We are subconsciously pulling up…
The Importance of Reading Developing a love for reading is a skill set that can be cultivated. And it’s an important skill set to cultivate if you plan to be a creator. A content creator is an artist at the end of the day. And a big part of artistry is learning to…
Dealing with Anger Issues Accepting your emotions will make you feel human. Suppressing your emotions will transform you into a monster. That’s correct. Emotions are never supposed to be suppressed. ‘Even when dealing with anger issues?’ Yep, even with an emotion like anger. Instead of suppressing it, the key is to build…
The Power of Perspective Shifting in Today’s World There’s a famous saying that goes like: There are 3 sides to a coin. Heads, tails & the edge. This is a powerful concept to internalize, especially when it comes to your perception of life. We have our perspective. The other person’s perspective. But there…
How to Ask Good Questions You ever felt stuck in a dead conversation? A conversation where you felt like you were doing all the listening… While the other person was not returning the same favor? Those conversations are the worst. And those are the conversations that can tarnish likability. The problem with…
Unleashing your Inner Prolific Writer An artist must create. And an artist must create, a lot. One of the biggest problems with creator’s is thinking too much. They want everything to be perfect. Procrastination will never get you started And perfectionism will never get you finished. Wanting to be perfect is…
How to Have a Conversation Communication can happen in many forms. And those forms allow us to realize that nature wants us to interact. There is a man-machine communication. Like when you are talking into the camera for making a YouTube video. Animal to human communication. A pet owner and their pet. Human to human…
Best Social Skills Books Social Skills are a crucial component of the real world. The ability to form a social asset can pay dividends to your future. ‘Social assets? Is that even a thing?’ Yes. In his famous book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki defines assets & liabilities in very simple…
How to Have Charisma Have you ever wondered how to have charisma? Such an ambiguous term. We were never taught proper social skills growing up. Just thrown into the lions of the communications world & expected to figure it out. But is charisma a framework that can be learned, practiced & mastered?…
What Is A Personal Brand? A personal brand is a brand that is built around you. You are the star of the show. For the longest time, we have gotten to know plenty of mega brands throughout history. A few of them include Amazon, Apple, Coca Cola etc. These were not just…
The 1 Minute Story Exercise: How to tell a Story If you want to build a house, then it’s important that you get the foundations right. With a weak foundation, you will have a weak house. Just like anything, fundamentals beat everything else. So why isn’t that the case with a story? If…
Active Listening: A How To Guide A major key to improving your communication skills is thru active listening. Therefore, knowing how to do it is crucial. I often say that it is the listener who determines likability & the flow of the conversation. If you are someone who is overly eager to speak,…
