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Anxiety

How to Overcome Telephobia — Why Gen Z Fears Phone Calls

In a world of texts, DMs, and emails, picking up the phone can feel outdated, possibly even terrifying. The fear of phone calls (making and receiving) is called telephobia, and for many in Gen Z, it’s a real struggle. So why is this generation, raised in the digital age, avoiding phone calls as much as possible? Why are Phone Calls Terrifying? There are multiple reasons why Gen Z, those born in the years spanning 1997-2012, are known to struggle with

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Mindfulness

Feeling Obligated?

How to Navigate through Resentment when You Are Met with Obligations Attending holiday parties, attending to favors for friends, covering tasks for a colleague or meeting family expectation are situations most of us face. Life is filled with responsibilities and obligations. We are met with the pressure to be open and available because it is something we “have” to do or “should” be doing. When this feeling is suppressed and not released effectively, resentment can build. Feeling resentful occurs when

How Does Your Message Land?

How Does Your Message Land? Are you aware of how your communication lands when speaking with someone? As we strengthen our emotional intelligence, we gain insight into how we impact those around us. It’s not uncommon to speak with good intentions and realize that the receiving party has become uncomfortable, so much so that they are defensive. Reflecting on how a conversation might have escalated when you felt misunderstood is a great way to break your unhelpful communication pattern. When

Mindful Talking

Mindful Talking By: Destiny Johnson Have you ever spoken to someone, and kept getting interrupted? Trying to get a word in at times can be quite challenging in conversations when mindful talking isn’t used. This happens from time to time when speaking with acquaintances, family, and friends. It can also take place in the workplace with colleagues and clients. Many of us have heard of active listening but what about the art of mindful talking when engaging in dialogues with

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