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The generic email greeting
The common email greeting is often an empty, yet necessary, formality. And these generic, surface-level greetings have probably harmed our relationships in some instances.
Rather than to mention the context in which we're all living, we should learn to be honest about what we're going through. Showing some vulnerability can deepen the connections with the people in our life.
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Emails: Mind the details
It can be difficult to know how to approach writing to a colleague now, especially when you want to find a balance between being vulnerable and professional.
Acknowledging what a co-worker is going through can make them feel really cared about. However, don't feel obligated to include such a personal note in every email. Generally, it is better to save personal information for a phone call or video chat.
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An emotional proofread
Research shows that people will read more into your email and find your email more negative if they don't know you well.
Before sending your next email, give it an emotional proofread. Put yourself in the receiver's shoes, and try to imagine what you would feel if you received this email. Don't overthink your greetings and signoffs, either. A kind, real, and straightforward check-in could be enough.
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It is OK for you to have money
No matter how much money you have, there is a risk of social comparison. It can cause people with money to do less than they could.
Instead, it would help if you asked what meaning a life o...
What living well means to you
Most people start by listing the superficial trappings of living well - homes, cars, trips. But when people are allowed to think further, they realize they want those things with good friends, or good family relationships.
Considering what living well means guides your choices. It gets people to think about how they want to be involved in the world.
The No. 1 job you want money to do
Michael Liersch, head of advice and growth strategies at Wells Fargo Private Bank, points out three questions to ask:
- What is the No. 1 job you want money to do?
- Do you feel that you have enough?
- Who should be involved in these conversations?
These conversations set the stage to get answers and ideas to discuss.
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The Anxiety We Feel While Waiting For Something
Mindfulness and meditation are effective strategies to still and center our thoughts and emotions but they do not seem to help much during a wait.
We feel anxious during the wait because th...
Find Out Why You Hate Waiting
Fuming over waiting is only scratching the surface, and is short-sightedness towards a symptom. We need to dig deeper and look for the cause, asking oneself the reason for the wait.
We can then begin to ask ourselves who the beneficiary of the waiting game is. We can sometimes benefit ourselves from waiting, as it builds our patience, and also helps others(as in case of a traffic light).
The Wait Mode: Being Stuck In A Limbo
We hate waiting as it breaks the day’s flow, putting us in limbo. This wait mode is what gets to us, as it pulls us to the present moment, which we are trying to avoid most of the time by remaining distracted in the world. This time can be used to unlock the default mode of our brain, using daydreaming and our imagination network.
We need to embrace this forced present tense of our lives, that holds us in front of ourselves. This precious time is full of infinite possibilities to make the future even better.
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Restarting the economy
The economy shut down almost overnight. But reopening it will not happen the same way. It may take months and possibly years to fully open, even under the most optimistic estimates.
Implementation is complicated
The proposed three-phase plan will allow many businesses to open in the first phase.
Schools and daycare centers can open in the next phase. But that means millions of working parents could be asked to return to their jobs before they have someone to take care of their children.
Partial reopening
In the early phases of reopening, businesses could be required to operate at a reduced capacity.
Offices might operate in rotating shifts, but other businesses could have a harder time. Restaurants may have tight profit margins even in better times. Operating at half capacity may mean working at a loss.