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When you're going through a tough time, one of the best and most effective things you can do to feel better is to talk to someone. We asked a bunch of young people and experts to explain why talking is so effective.Why does talking to someone help?Talking to someone can help you feel less alone, and like...

Admitting that you did or said something wrong, and then apologising to someone for it, can be nerve-racking and scary. Here are some tips that can make it a little easier.This can help if:you need to apologise to someoneyou don’t know the best way to express yourself in a difficult situationyou find...

Here are 6 tips on communicating with others effectively, whether in the workplace or at home:1. Really ListenMost of us do more talking than listening. What is it that makes us more concerned about what we are going to say than what the other person is saying to us? Take the time to really listen to...

It’s no secret that we live in a world that encourages constant competition and comparison. From the moment we can walk and talk, it’s all about who is the smartest, quickest, strongest or funniest.As you get a little older, the competition heats up: Who will be the first to be in a relationship? Who...

A friend may have left you feeling bad about yourself. You may need to end a romantic relationship. Or a family member’s values may be really different from yours. There are times when a difficult conversation is hard to avoid, even if it makes us feel nervous, stressed and wanting to run in the other...