Be the conversation starter

• Proactive people use their power tools: self-awareness,conscience,imagination and willpower.
• Proactive people make choices based on values. They think before they act.
• They use 'Proactive language' like, instead of saying" I can't, they say, " there's gotta be a way."

Even if you love a good text conversation, it might mean that you are more online than you otherwise might be.

One solution is to treat your phone like a phone. If you feel uncomfortable phoning, consider informing your friends that you will start calling more often, so they don't assume t...

Most people like real conversations that don’t force them to act like people they aren’t. If you see an opportunity to joke around or personalize a conversation, take it — even if it’s early. It will decrease barriers from the start, and the shift will enable you to have a better conversat...