Lily’s Blog
How Technology Takes a Toll on Interpersonal Connections
The first thing most of us wake up to in the morning is our phones. Almost every hour, people look to their phones to check social media, play games or flip aimlessly through their home screen out of boredom. The world has become consumed by technology. The...
How a Life Coach Helps You
We’ve all heard about the importance of talking through issues that occur in our lives, rather than keeping them bottled up inside. As humans, we are always striving to be better and almost always have personal goals we are working towards achieving. However, it’s not...
When Actions Speak Louder than Words: A Look at Non-Verbal Communication Across Cultures
Have you ever considered how much we “say” without using words? Nonverbal communication often conveys more meaning than spoken words. The same phrase could be used in completely different situations and contexts, with the ability to communicate widely varying intents....
Why Goal Setting Can Increase Your Confidence
Goal setting is a great way to increase your confidence. There are also several other benefits to the process that make it a valuable exercise. Here are just a few examples of how creating goals can help improve your life: Attaining Clarity Clarity is key in...
Empathy: Why it Matters in the Office
There is more to life than making money. Even in the world of business, where you need to focus on your career and churning a profit, there is room for more empathy. But there are more reasons then you might think to value empathy. Here is some food for thought:...
How Psychology Can Boost Workplace Productivity
Behavioral economics is the study of psychological factors that drive economic decisions. Because people react differently to situations and have different approaches to getting things done, businesses can no longer measure productivity simply by using numbers or by...
The Importance of Active Listening
Active listening is a tool that helps increase communication between a speaker and a listener, and it is something everyone should learn. It’s a technique that involves listening with your eyes as well as your ears. It is the opposite of passive listening, which...
Color: How It Impacts Your Life In More Ways Than One
Every day, whether you realize it or not, color is being used to persuade and impact certain aspects of your life. From the clothes you choose to wear to the hundreds of business ads you see, color can be used to influence mood, holistic healing, and even business...
Psychometrics In The Workplace
Increasingly, organizations are utilizing psychometrics in the workplace to aid in the hiring process, analyze team members’ strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately enhance teamwork. Most of us have taken a personality test or career assessment at one point in our...