Why We Refuse To Listen When We’re Stressed Out

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“You just don’t get it!”  “I’m not looking for your opinion…” Have you ever encountered these responses when you’re (just) trying to give helpful feedback? Defensiveness is an almost universal way in which we respond to stress. But here’s the tricky part—while we’re often quick to notice it in others, it’s even harder to notice […]

Ben jij degene die altijd ‘gelijk heeft?’

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Herinner je die gesprekken waarin de ander gewoon niet wil toegeven? Je kent het wel: We hebben allemaal wel eens meegemaakt dat iemand zijn of haar punt koste wat kost wil bewijzen. Zulke situaties eindigen zelden goed en kunnen leiden tot irritaties, meningsverschillen en andere onaangename situaties op de werkplek. En laten we eerlijk zijn: […]

Are You Mr or Ms “Right All The Time?”

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in a conversation where the other person just won’t give up? You know the drill:  We’ve all been in situations where someone simply must prove their expertise or worth. They rarely end well, leading mostly to arguments, disagreements, and other unpleasant conflicts in the workplace.  And let’s face it: […]

Wrok vasthouden: Hoe het ons beïnvloedt en hoe we kunnen vergeven

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We hebben allemaal weleens anderen gekwetst, misschien zonder het te beseffen. En iedereen heeft vast wel eens onrecht ervaren. Hoewel we sommige pijnlijke ervaringen snel achter ons laten, blijven andere gebeurtenissen ons langer bij en zorgen ze voor onnodige stress. Denk aan die collega die met jouw idee aan de haal ging. Of herinneringen aan […]

Holding Grudges Is Stressful: 3 Ways To Foster Forgiveness

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We’ve all done things that hurt others, and we’ve all been wronged before. But while some painful experiences are over and done with, others stick with us for the long haul and cause a lot more stress than they need to. Perhaps it was a workplace disagreement where a colleague took credit for your work.  […]

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