At the core of every human being is a deep yearning to feel seen, heard, and understood. This desire for connection goes beyond just being physically close to others—it speaks to the need for emotional intimacy, shared experiences, and a sense of belonging. We are relational beings.

Human connection provides a sense of purpose, reduces feelings of loneliness, and enhances emotional and mental well-being. It fosters trust, compassion, and empathy, allowing us to navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience. Connection is a necessity for living a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Communication is more than just exchanging words; it’s about connecting, feeling, being heard, and understood. But why does something so fundamental to our lives sometimes feel so difficult?

5 Strategies for Better Communication: 

• The Power in the Pause ⏸️

• Listen to Understand, Not to Respond 🎧

• Be Mindful of Your Assumptions 🧩

• Express Your Needs Clearly 💬

• Stay Open and Curious 🔍

After more than 10 years of supporting amazing individuals on their transformational journeys as a psychologist and coach, these are some of my key learnings.

I deeply believe in these ideas and their profound impact on our mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

➡ Which one resonates with you?

➡ Which one sparks your curiosity?

➡ Which one brings a touch of discomfort?

Do you have dead people’s goals?

⏺ “I want to stop feeling anxious, angry, sad, guilty.”
⏺ “I want to stop making mistakes.”
⏺ “I want to stop being stressed.”
⏺ “I want to stop procrastinating.”

These are dead people’s goals.
While these goals are understandable, they can be counterproductive because they emphasize absence over action. Essentially, a dead person can achieve these goals by simply not existing.

Job Crafting involves making proactive changes to our job roles to better align them with our skills, interests, and preferences. By actively modifying our tasks, interactions, and perceptions, we can enhance job satisfaction, engagement, and performance.

How to start?

• Which activities engage you the most at work?

• Which professional relationships or opportunities could you explore next?

• What is the WHY behind your work? Is your current role aligned with your core values? If not, how can you make this happen?

Self-curiosity is the practice of turning inward with a sense of wonder and inquiry.

It’s about being genuinely interested in understanding yourself—your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and the reasons behind them. Cultivating self-curiosity allows us to (re)connect with our inner world and, ultimately, live more authentic and fulfilling lives.

• Why Does Self-Curiosity Matter?

• Where to Start in Practicing It?

• How to Cultivate It in Our Daily Lives?

• How to Practice It in a Fun Way?