"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." How many times have you nodded along during a conversation, only to realize you didn’t absorb a single ...

Q: Why don’t nuns have to worry about deciding what to wear? A: Because they have a habit. A habit is a shortcut that makes your life easier because you don’t have to spend energy choosing to do it.

When someone is navigating a difficult period, the immediate impulse is often to offer solutions. However, taking a moment to pause and truly listen can frequently prove more beneficial. This vital ...

Are you a good listener at work? You might think you are because you put away distractions, stay quiet, and nod your head when someone is talking to you. You might even repeat back your conversation ...

The how-to for listening looks something like this: Look into their eyes. Nod your head. Smile. Say, "Mmm-hmm." Just kidding — that's not the 'how to' of listening; that's the 'how to' of pretending ...

We’ve all had those days where everything seems to go wrong, and the only thing that feels right is venting to a friend. Venting is widely recognized as a quick way to relieve stress, and most of us ...