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- 12 Conversation Starters with a Girl - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Joshua UebergangThe right conversation starters with a girl are a topic of hot debate and leave most of us confused. You don’t want to come off seeming too strong and yet striking the right balance between being subtle and not being notice at all is pretty hard as well. It's a good social skill. This article ...
Views: 1959 - How to Decide When to End a Long Term Relationship - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Joshua UebergangBeing in a long term relationship can have so many wonderful aspects. People fall in love and remain together all the time. However, being in a long term relationship can also become stale and boring. There are times when stale and boring can be fixed, and there are times when other issues mean ...
Views: 3267 - 5 Secrets of Why Men Lie to Their Girlfriends - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Joshua UebergangThe social dynamics between men and women is just as complicated as the sexual dynamics between men and women. Lies are actually a common aspect of these dynamics with many reasons why this is so. Why do men lie? You'll hear women ask this a lot. The answer is not as big of a surprise as you ...
Views: 2019(1 vote) - Improve Social Conversation Skills With 6 Fast Tips - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Joshua UebergangSocial skills are an absolute must for survival in our world. If you do not have the ability to maintain a social conversation, then you will be left behind so many ways. You probably do not need me to tell how not having good conversation skills makes you feel bad and left out in social ...
Views: 1801 - How to Cure Social Anxiety Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Joshua UebergangYou suffer from social anxiety and so don't need me to tell you what it's like. It feels like the world laughs at you, you find it hard to chat with people, and you just want to stay at home. Having suffered from a social anxiety disorder myself for 6 years, I discovered there is only one way to ...
Views: 1698(2 votes) - How to Stop Your Shyness Now - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Joshua UebergangShyness is a problem that everyone deals with from time to time. Though it is different for everybody in different situations, shyness essentially stems from the same root in the human psyche, and manifests itself in similar ways, no matter who the person is or the situation they find themselves ...
Views: 1526 - 4 Ways to Overcome Social Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt's tough when you find yourself in a conversation and, for whatever reason, you become paralyzed and unable to speak. Not through some mental hiccup or brain freeze, but because you are afraid - deeply, pathologically afraid - of how your conversation partner will perceive you. Ironically, ...
Views: 1502 - Social Skills for Adults with Aspergers Syndrome and Mental Illnesses - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt can be hard for people to socialize when the tools necessary to do so were never taught to them in their childhood or if they have aspergers, a disability, or some mental illness. Though it may seem initially difficult, and maybe even a bit daunting, there are a few simple ways for adults to ...
Views: 2243 - Important Conversation Tips for Your Professional Life - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Joshua UebergangThere are different rules for different places, and most of the etiquette we employ to civilize our lives is predicated on the notion that our rules should be tailored for the situation. Just as you wouldn't dress in formal wear for a casual get together, neither should you use the kinds of ...
Views: 1690 - Good Verbal Communication Skills for the Home and Family - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Joshua UebergangCommunicating with friends and family in the home may seem an entirely different proposition from communicating with coworkers and clients in a business environment, but many of the same skills that help you impart information in the latter setting work brilliantly in the former as well. Here ...
Views: 3965 - 6 Tips for Better Interpersonal Business Communication Skills - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Joshua UebergangWe've all been there, trying to give a presentation not well received, and nothing you do seems to turn the tide in your favor. Maybe you're too shy, or nervous, or closed off when you are trying to communicate, but whatever the cause, you need to rectify it fast or risk losing respect, your ...
Views: 1196 - 7 Questions to Start a Conversation With a Guy or Girl - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Joshua UebergangStarting a conversation with other people can seem a difficult, an almost impossible task. Especially if you do not know the other person very well, or find that they are either shy or less than enthusiastic about talking with you, trying to start a conversation with basic statements or ...
Views: 7545(1 vote) - 11 Questions for Fun Conversations - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Joshua UebergangKicking off a conversation can be tough, especially in social situations where people are more interested in fun conversations. It's even tougher if you do not know your conversation partners well or are relatively shy by nature. Usually, the best way to kick off a conversation is with a good ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Conversation Skills and Make Friends - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIf you are a shy or nervous person by nature, than simple conversations can often be arduous, excruciating affairs, with all of your fears and anxieties plaguing your thoughts and actions. But never fear, there is a simple remedy for you to defeat these fears and anxieties - building for ...
Views: 1334 - Top Compliments Women Love - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt is no secret that women love to be lavished with compliments, when they are delivered well and in a confident way. A well-timed compliment can help move your relationship forward, or simply help you get in the door with a woman in the first place. Here some of the best, and easiest, ...
Views: 5147 - 5 Popular Topics for Conversation People Love to Talk About - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Joshua UebergangEveryone has had that conversation, the one that drags on, stumbles all over itself, the discussion that seems like treading through molasses. Usually, tedious and boring conversations have less to do with the two people talking and more to do with the subject being discussed. A good, lively and ...
Views: 9346(6 votes) - 11 Interesting Topics to Talk About with Anyone - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Joshua UebergangAny idiot can ramble on about in conversation and bore the bejesus out of their companions, and it is a legitimate fear for many that this embarrassing turn of events may happen to them at some point. We've all been there, stuck in conversation, trying to dig out of it by throwing everything we ...
Views: 65092(1 vote) - Top 5 Interesting Topics to Talk About for Conversation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Joshua UebergangAre your conversations boring with awkward silences? Conversation is more than blathering on about the mundane trivialities of life. For conversation to be fruitful and worth the time of both you and the other person, it needs to be captivating, to be interesting. There should be a "wow!" ...
Views: 15957(1 vote) - How to Meet New and Interesting People - 5 Conversation Starters - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Joshua UebergangMeeting new people is a great way to expand your business network or social circle, reinforce your own self-esteem, and practice your conversation skills. Here are five great ways to start a conversation with new and interesting people. WAITING - If you and the person you wish to meet are ...
Views: 2699(4 votes) - 6 Ways to Meet New People in a New City - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt's hard, showing up alone in a new city, whether you're in town on business indefinitely or have relocated to a city permanently. It will be easy to succumb to the doubts, to stay in your shell, to let yourself feel overwhelmed by the circumstances, but the quickest and easiest way to meet new ...
Views: 3348 - How to Avoid Looking Nervous in Conversation and Say the Right Things - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Joshua UebergangSome of the most embarrassing things to have happen in a conversation, even while making simple small talk, is to latch onto people you know or to stumble into a topic that you are not well-versed in, winging it as you sink faster into the quicksand of poor first impressions. We've all had these ...
Views: 3567 - 5 Steps to Better Workplace Communication Skills - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Joshua UebergangAn effective workplace is an open workplace, where employees feel encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns with each other and with management. But achieving this may seem daunting. While every company and every situation is different, here are five tips to ensure effective ...
Views: 2604(1 vote) - 6 Nonverbal Communication Skills in Business Meetings that Gain You Respect - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Joshua UebergangWhen you're in a business meeting, it is often more than your simple words that everyone else is paying attention to. Your demeanor, your facial expressions, your posture are but three of many non-verbal cues that coworkers, clients and superiors will use to size you up. The elements of powerful ...
Views: 6486(1 vote) - 4 Dangerous Mistakes in Setting Achievable Goals - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Joshua UebergangOnce you have identified any common reasons you fail to set goals, you need to identify common problems in setting goals. There are four common problems people make in goal-setting. These mistakes are dangerous enough to prevent you from accomplishing what you set out to achieve: #1 Too ...
Views: 1227 - Setting SMART, Achievable and Realistic Goals - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Joshua Uebergang"The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, learn about them, or even seriously consider them as believable or achievable," said motivational speaker and productivity expert Denis Waitley. "Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along ...
Views: 1756 - The 5 Best Tips to Manage Anger Problems in Conflict - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangMost anger management techniques do not help. After teaching communication skills for almost ten years, here are insider secret ways most communication and relationship trainers don't even know to help you control anger. 1. What Anger is Really Saying Though this article is about ...
Views: 1635 - 5 Signs that Tell If Your Ex Still Cares About You - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt may have been some time since the fight happened that split you apart from your ex-mate. However, any serious relationship which led to romance and intimacy has the ability to last beyond break ups. If you want to know if your ex still cares past the break up, then you can find out by ...
Views: 21471(4 votes) - Cure Your Social Anxiety in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangPerhaps you hate the drugs a psychiatrist has given you to deal with your anxiety. I'm about to show you how to cure your social anxiety the natural and cheap way. But before you throw away your drugs like Xanax, Klonopin, or Ativan, please consult with your health care professional. If you ...
Views: 1105 - The Secret to Break Up Nicely with Someone You Like - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangYour relationship has sizzled out. You want your girlfriend or boyfriend to be an ex, but you don't know how to get them there. After all, you don't yourself to be a mean person. You don't purposefully hurt others. How do you break up nicely then with your girlfriend or boyfriend? There is ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - 3 Christian Marriage Communication Skills - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangCommunication is more than important for a happy marriage. What if I told you communication is the relationship? Without communication, you wouldn't have a marriage. It makes sense then to learn effective communication skills for a better marriage. The first piece of advice is to minimize ...
Views: 7346 - Difficult Conversations Checklist - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangDouglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, and Roger Fisher, authored a nice book called "Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most". In it are important principles and checklists of difficult conversations to help you solve tough moments in the workplace with employees and other ...
Views: 3685 - 5 Traits Men Find Attractive in Women - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangYou want to appear attractive to men, but you're doing the wrong things if you don't already have a great man. If you don't get the men you desire, you need to learn what a man really wants in a woman. Men say they want a sexually attractive female, but this is only partly true. Should you ...
Views: 5054(9 votes) - Develop Effective Communication Skills In 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIf you follow the five laws of effective communication skills, you will be a master communicator with great social and relationship connections. Friends and influence will easily flow from you. 1. Kill righteousness. The need to be right is a serious communication mistake couples make in ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - 3 Conversation Starters Proven to Make You Friends - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Joshua UebergangYou're at a party and see someone you want to talk to. You stand there like a statue, trying to figure out how to start a conversation with this person or anyone for that matter. What do you say? What do you do? Minutes pass and so does your opportunity. The only thing that gets stronger is your ...
Views: 2294(2 votes) - Top Success Secrets To Setting Goals - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Joshua UebergangYou would think that if goal-setting was the ultimate skill and the secret to success, that everyone would develop their own goals and learn to achieve them. Unfortunately, the world is not perfect. Continue reading to find out why... I know with certainty that everyone will experience a more ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - How To Better Your Conversation Starters And Attract A Guy - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt can be tough enough starting a conversation with someone you don't know, yet alone trying to start a conversation with someone you think is attractive! You are confused with what to say. You wonder if he likes you. You want to know how to make him like you. You are anxious! All this is only ...
Views: 2128 - How to Improve Your Child's Listening Skills - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Joshua UebergangA general theory is floating around that says children today are ruder, more ignorant, and generally less respectful of their elders than they were in pre-electronic device days. Are children's listening skills declining as a side effect of the 21st century? More importantly, does a child of ...
Views: 2285 - 3 Steps To Improve Your Conversation Skills - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Joshua UebergangCommunication is the secret to any happy life and relationship. You'll be surprised at how easy it can be to improve your conversation skills when you know the following three steps. Ask Better Questions You probably already know to ask more open-ended than close-ended questions. My ...
Views: 1968(4 votes) - How To Be A Mind-Reading Master - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Joshua UebergangOur ability to infer another person's mental state is referred by psychologists as having a "theory of mind". The survival mechanism of mind-reading helps you adapt to diverse people and is powerful if you know how to use it. Researchers agree our theory of mind develops around two years of ...
Views: 2318 - The Art of Quitting for Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Joshua UebergangSome relationships, markets, habits, whatever, are destined for failure. They are not worth your energy to succeed in. When the return is not worth the expense, do not invest in pursuing failures. Financial investors never make an investment knowing a return is less than the cost. They are the ...
Views: 1081 - Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win - The Greatest Myth About Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Joshua UebergangThere's a popular quote in the motivational world that goes like this: "Winners never quit and quitters never win." Upfront, this is one of the greatest myths about success. By the end of this article, I want you to replace it with this cliche: "Quit flogging a dead horse." If someone asks you, ...
Views: 6396 - How to Easily Tell If a Girl Likes You - 5 Attraction Signals - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Joshua UebergangWomen get frustrated when they like a guy, give him the signals to approach, but he doesn't approach. Guys do this for two reasons. Firstly, they are afraid to approach. Secondly, they are unaware of attraction signals. In this article I will teach you the later so you can scan your environment ...
Views: 11340(9 votes) - 4 Magical Ways to Start Conversations - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Joshua UebergangStarting a conversation is difficult for most people. I often get asked by clients how they can start conversations. What advice do I give them? Here's some key pointers to get your next conversation smoothly underway: 1) Smile. I know it's simple, but Dale Carnegie in How to Win Friends and ...
Views: 1162 - 4 Stress Management Tips for Effective Relationship Communication - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Joshua UebergangNot enough time, boss pushing for work to be completed, children are loud, bills to pay, shopping to be done, housework to do, partner asking for your help... and to top it all off you're suppose to be nice to people by communicating effectively with them? Yikes! If you're like me, you find it ...
Views: 2983 - Tips For Dealing With Difficult People - Avoid These 4 Deadly Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Joshua UebergangYou are probably aware of the many difficult people in your life. From your stubborn boss, procrastinating coworker, angry child, intrusive step-parents, or hurtful spouse, these individuals can ruin your sanity. They make you miserable. If you have a difficult person in your life, you may ...
Views: 1727 - Relationship Advice for Men to Better Relationships with Women - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Joshua UebergangMen, you can no longer can club a woman across the head and drag her to your cave. If you want a relationship with a woman, there's some advice you need to follow. When you follow this help, you'll have women walking into your cave at their will. As hard as it to believe sometimes being a man, ...
Views: 1232 - Why Communication is the Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Joshua UebergangYou have heard communication is important for relationships, romance, and love. Well, I take this a step further. Communication is the relationship. Communication connects people. You can do neither when communication is nonexistent. How do you maintain or build a strong relationship when you ...
Views: 1259 - What Women Want in Men - Do You Need to Look Good? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Joshua UebergangOne of the strongest beliefs I need to destroy is that women must have a physically attractive man. Society overemphasizes physical appearance as it pries off of men's insecurities. Physical attractiveness in women is important for men, but guys get into relationship trouble by projecting their ...
Views: 3076 - 7 of 12 Relationship-Deadly Barriers to Effective Communication - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Joshua UebergangThere are 12 barriers to effective communication that destroys any type of relationship. Be sure to overcome these roadblocks if you want happy relationships. 1. Criticizing. Criticism involves judgmental states that usually put down a person. "Don't do it that way", "You're wrong", "You're not ...
Views: 3859(2 votes) - The Most Common Mistake Made in Apologizing - The Non-Apology Apology - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Joshua UebergangLearning the correct actions and methods to apologize is not enough. It greatly helps your understanding and success if you not only know what to do, but also what not to do. This article reveals to you the most common mistake we humans make when apologizing to people. The Most Common Mistake: ...
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