 Willpower won’t save your resolutions. The secret is making space for them.
Most New Year’s resolutions don’t fail because of willpower. They fail because we don’t make space for them. Research shows that while 75% of people stick to their resolutions after one week, only 8% are still on track a year later. The problem? We try to layer new goals onto already packed schedules — like stuffing papers into a drawer that’s already full. Time management expert Elizabeth Grace Saunders puts it simply: If you want something new to thrive, you have to clear space for it. If your resolutions involve work habits or professional growth, here’s how to start:
Resolutions don’t just need motivation. They need room to breathe. What do you plan to resolve for this coming year, and how will you make room for it to happen? To join the conversation, click "comments" below. Learn more about creating a habit around masterful communication with our online learning programs.
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 It’s nice to be nice — but that’s not emotional intelligence. Read more…
If we asked you if your boss had emotional intelligence (EQ), you might say “yes” if your boss is an agreeable person who doesn’t lose their cool. But, according to psychologist Adam Grant as well as researchers at Harvard, equating EQ merely with “niceness” is a dangerous myth to subscribe to. And doing so may lower your EQ. Of course, there is nothing wrong with being nice. And a boss who is a jerk will damage their team’s performance. But, according to a Harvard Study, being nice can be misconstrued as protecting one’s team from discomfort and negative feedback. This may produce feel-good vibes for a time, but discourages candor, which can be damaging in the long run. Without accurate information, it is impossible to grow and innovate. “Wanting to be nice, people avoid being honest and, whether they realize it or not, collude in producing ignorance and mediocrity,” said the researchers. Best-selling author Adam Grant adds, “The idea of psychological safety is not that you’re supposed to be shielded from discomfort but the exact opposite, which is that you can have uncomfortable conversations. The goal is to make everything discussable.” Is your boss “nice enough” to tell your team the truth? What effect does it have on you? To join the conversation, click "comments" below. Learn more about creating a habit around masterful communication with our online learning courses awarded International Gold for Best Hybrid Learning of 2022.  If you really want to connect, here’s the science-backed case for skipping the text and making the call...
Texting is the fast food of communication: Quick, convenient, and can leave you wondering what just happened. A phone call, though? That’s the home-cooked meal — warmer, more satisfying, and surprisingly good for your emotional health. According to research from the Greater Good Science Center, hearing someone’s voice does more than pass the time. It deepens connection, lowers stress, and even triggers oxytocin — the brain’s “feel-good” chemical. In other words, your best friend’s voice is like an emotional weighted blanket. Meanwhile, texting can be a minefield. Without tone or inflection, a simple “Sure” might come off as passive-aggressive. Add in the dreaded three-dot typing bubble and delayed replies, and suddenly you’re spiraling into “Are they mad at me?” territory. The impact of calling is especially powerful for older adults. Studies show that regular phone conversations reduce loneliness and improve emotional well-being. Just five minutes of “Hi, how are you?” can be medicine. Sure, texting has its place — coordinating carpools, sending memes, confirming appointments. But if you want to strengthen a relationship or brighten someone’s day? Do your thumbs a favor and tap the call button instead. When was the last time you called someone just to say hi, or when someone did the same to you? To join the conversation, click on "comments" below -- we'd love to hear from you! Learn more about creating a habit around masterful communication with our online learning courses awarded International Gold for Best Hybrid Learning of 2022. |
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