Just talking to someone isn’t going to work anymore. You must understand the different types of communication. I can strike up a conversation with anyone, to be honest. But this doesn’t mean I’m utilizing a healthy form of communication. Some types of communication do not work as well as others,…
Is it possible to tell your personality from the language you use? You’d be surprised how your word choice reveals your character. We know how powerful language can be, but how does it vary amongst personalities? Furthermore, can we tell someone’s personality simply by their word choice? Do open-minded people…
There is no doubt that our language is a powerful tool. As is the internet. So how does internet slang affect us? We spend a great deal of time on the internet. As such, the internet has seen some significant changes in our lives. And so does internet slang. Posting…
Today, we all use the slang language in our daily lives. But have you ever wondered how it affects your perception? When I returned from Germany the second time at age 18, I was running around the streets of Portland Oregon. On the way back from the skate park one…
Metaphors enrich our language and allow us to make a deeper contextual connection. But did you know that metaphors and their hidden meaning can also influence language and behaviour? So what is the meaning of metaphors? Metaphors are imaginative ways of describing something with the same characteristics but in a…
Sanskrit words represent the secret language of Yoga. This language transforms how you think about day to day concepts. The guiding principles of life could only be best understood with the use of Sanskrit words. Sanskrit, the original language of Hinduism, was first used as early as 1696. In modern…
How many times did you wish you could use the skill of persuasive communication in your personal or professional life? Well, it’s your time to shine - here are some science-backed, super effective tips to master the art of persuasive communication. 1. Match the Body Language Your body language is…
Words do matter. The power of language most of us are unaware of literally shapes our reality. Now, the trick is to learn how to use it to your advantage. Before we discuss the power of language, let me cite an insightful quote. Betty Eadie, the author of the international…