March 5, 2016
CNN is looking for a few good heroes. “Every day” kind of people doing seemingly heroic work. So who’s your hero? If you have one, you may nominate them on CNN’s website by filling out a form that, in addition to basic contact information, only asks two questions. What is the work your hero does? What impact does that work have on others? That’s pretty much it. Oh, there are a few tips to help your nomination stand out from the thousands that CNN receives. Let’s start…
February 19, 2016
Did you know that health professionals suggest complaining can actually be very good for your health? That’s right. They classify complaining into two categories, INSTRUMENTAL and EXPRESSIVE, which if used to dialogue, validate, support, problem solve, or connect with another human being is quite healthy!
Instrumental complaints are goal oriented, meaning that we verbalize the problem in hopes of bringing about change. For example, you complain to a chef that your pasta is undercooked in hopes that you will receive some compensation for your meal. On the other hand, expressive…
