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Every one of us has spent years and years learning how to communicate but alas! we have learned only to speak or write. Does effective communication consist only of speaking and writing? The fact is that there is another very important element in communication and that is LISTENING. Have we learned how to listen effectively? Truly speaking, effective listening is one of the most essential habits that can help us succeed in all our endeavors. This 5-star habit can catapult you to the success stratosphere. Why and how? What is the purpose of effective listening? The simplest reply to this question is we can understand others or the things they speak about. We all know that there is a world of difference between hearing and listening. When we just hear, we do not imbibe or 'take in' the content in what we hear. On the other hand, when we listen intently , the content gets registered in our minds. This means we understand. The reality that can be uncomfortable to most of us is tha...

Have people become less accommodative? Statistics show that there has been a massive increase in divorce rates in the US in recent years. Even in some of the Asian countries that include India, where family values are said to be respected and cherished, there has been a significant increase in the divorce rates. This may perhaps be due to the so-called "Westernization" of societies. The reason may also be ego clashes or the so-called " incompatibility ." But why do such splits take place? Is it possible to avoid them? Can couples lead a happy and peaceful life?  The answer is "Yes. It is possible for couples to lead a happy and peaceful married life." The following tips may help. 1. Never, never try to bring about a change in your partner. You may think that you can bring about a change in the attitude of your partner. But remember your partner may also be having a similar idea. In reality, neither you nor your partner can bring about a change in the other...

Nowadays, there is justifiably a lot of talk about "EQ" or Emotional Intelligence . Even organizations are looking to recruit only those with high EQ. HR managers are aware that if they hire candidates with low IQ, there are chances of frequent tussles among employees. Such employees may pose a problem to their bosses as well. Ultimately, there will be a severe impact on the productivity of companies.  Even in our day-to-day life, EQ plays a major role in maintaining relationships. Let us now find out how you must make efforts to improve your emotional intelligence so that you can lead a peaceful life and can also be a good employee in your organization. 1. Get conscious about how you react to situations The foremost step to improve your emotional intelligence is to be aware of how you feel or how you react to situations. This is not easy because in life or in your career, you encounter various types of situations. Some situations may make you feel happy, a few o...