Stop saying ‘how was your weekend?’ Do this instead, says public speaking expert

I was standing at a hotel coffee station last month, holding a tiny porcelain creamer shaped like a cow, when a stranger walked up next to me and said: “Hello.” My brain went completely blank. I couldn’t even summon a “how about this weather?” level of reply. If you’ve ever had that moment, you’re in […]
Barking dogs, overhanging trees, shared fences — how to resolve issues with your neighbour

What often starts as an ordinary issue with a neighbour, like a barking dog or overhanging tree, can snowball into conflict when not handled well. “When communication breaks down, [these issues] can become quite stressful for everyone involved,” says Katherine Rourke, manager of the community development program at Conflict Resolution Centre, a Canberra/Ngunnawal Country-based not-for-profit […]
Rhonda Ross, Daniel Alexander Jones: How to tune your inner voice

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how to avoid some all too common retirement ruts

After a lifetime of work, retirement means your time is finally your own to make the most of. Here are some time and money-wasting traps to avoid. 1. Falling into debt There’s an image frequently sold to us about retirement and it involves a lot of consumption: there you are floating around the world on […]
How to Overcome Emotional Hurt? – YouTube

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How to turn feelings of helplessness into support after the Bondi attack

After the attack on Australia’s Jewish community that killed 15 people at Bondi Beach, you might be feeling unsure about how to support those affected. “An event like this produces a sense of powerlessness and helplessness,” explains Christopher Hall, CEO at Grief Australia. But he says it’s possible to convert those feelings into small actions […]
Hanif Abdurraqib and Sarah Kay: How to love your hometown

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Francesca Hogi: How to unlock your flirting superpowers

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The truth about narcissists: How to handle them, and can they change?

Looking back, the signs were obvious: an extreme need for control, a pathological tendency to exaggerate and an almost comical sense of superiority. My family member claimed to know more than everyone about everything, no matter the topic. He claimed to have the makings of a world-class teacher, doctor, writer or athlete, while also boasting […]
Don’t ask ‘How are you?’ How successful people get others to like them: Psychology expert

The worst thing you can ask at the start of any interaction is: “How are you?” You’re essentially telling the other person that the interaction will be like every other interaction. They’ll most likely respond, “My day’s been busy. Good but busy.” It’s boring and generates a social script. I’ve spent the last 17 years […]