Mending Fences is when someone repairs their relationship with another person after being estranged or hurt in some way. This repair may not bring the relationship quite back to the way it was before but it eliminates, or at least, eases the negative emotions that existed between the two parties.

There are some cases where a new understanding comes about between the parties and the two individuals (or families) come together with a stronger bond than before. It not only depends on what caused the rift between the two parties and the severity of what happened but it also depends on the willingness of both parties to make amends and move forward. [Read more...]

Think Before You Speak

Has anyone ever said something to you that really hurt your feelings? Have you ever said something to someone and saw their reaction, and felt like sticking your foot in your mouth? If so, I bet you had to do some major damage control afterwards.

None of us are perfect, and we all mess up at times. We've all said something that we regret afterwards. The trick is to prevent as many of those hurtful and insulting moments from happening in the first place. Damage control does take a lot of effort and sometimes you can't ever repair the damage. [Read more...]

Your Mood is Contagious

Yup, it's true! Your mood is contagious, and that could be a good thing or it could be a downer for others.

When you're in a good mood, it spreads onto others. It is a very powerful thing how your good mood can bring someone else up in spirits, and can calm their nerves or at the very least, make others feel good. [Read More...]