The Power of Empathetic Communication: A Four-Step Paradigm for Everyday Life

[Written by ChatGPT. Paradigm from Grok] We’ve all been there—stuck in a conversation where someone just needs to be heard, but instead of connecting, we stumble into fixing, minimizing, or misunderstanding. The truth is, most of us were never really taught how to communicate with empathy. That’s where a simple, four-step paradigm can help. IContinueContinue reading “The Power of Empathetic Communication: A Four-Step Paradigm for Everyday Life”

Mastering the Art of Communication: Why Most Life Problems Are Relationship Problems

[Written by ChatGPT] Have you ever paused to think about how many of life’s challenges actually boil down to relationship issues? Whether with family, friends, romantic partners, or colleagues, our relationships deeply shape our happiness and success. Interestingly, most relationship problems can be traced back to a common root: communication. Are Most Problems Relationship Issues?ContinueContinue reading “Mastering the Art of Communication: Why Most Life Problems Are Relationship Problems”

The Epic Evolution of the ABC Model

(Or how humanity pieced together the secret to living better: Actions + Behaviors = Consequences) A few years ago, I took an emotion management class where I was introduced to the ABC model. It seemed simple enough: actions (or events) happen, our behavior shapes how we respond, and those responses lead to consequences. At theContinueContinue reading “The Epic Evolution of the ABC Model”