How to Understand People Better: 3 Social Skills to Practice

A man and woman looking at a whiteboard that reads "PEOPLE" to learn how to understand people better

Do you feel like you don’t know the people around you very well? Do you want to know how to understand people better? While learning to know other people is crucial, David Brooks acknowledges that it takes a lot of time and effort to cultivate this skill. But he contends that anybody can learn to know others by mastering three skills. Let’s examine each of these skills in more detail so you can learn how to practice them. 

How to Stay Persistent: Stop Waiting and Take Action

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Do you know how to stay persistent with your goals? What are ways to take action on things you really want to achieve? You’ll inevitably run into challenges on your way toward success. Optimizing your energy can help you persist through hardships and adapt to meet your struggles. Continue reading to see how you should take action and be persistent on your journey.

The Best Baby Sleep Guide: Safety and Sound Asleep

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Do you need a baby sleep guide to make your nights easier? What are the basic things you need to know about sleep safety for babies? Alexis Dubief argues that contrary to popular belief, babies don’t naturally develop healthy sleep habits on their own—they need to be taught. However, without proper guidance, well-intentioned strategies can lead to poor sleep patterns.  Keep reading for an easy guide for healthy and safe sleep for newborn babies.

How to Make Someone Feel Seen and Truly Heard

A man flashing a light on another person, showing how to make someone feel seen

Do you want to make people feel seen? How can you appear interested in what people are sharing with you? David Brooks explains that it’s crucial to interact with others in ways that show them you appreciate them and want to understand them. This involves several skills you can practice every day, such as being open to what people share with you. Here’s how Brooks recommends learning how to make someone feel seen.

Precious Little Sleep: Book Overview (Alexis Dubief)

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Does your baby struggle with sleep? What does Precious Little Sleep by Alexis Dubief suggest you do about it? Contrary to popular belief, babies don’t naturally develop healthy sleep habits on their own—they need to be taught. In Precious Little Sleep, infant sleep expert Alexis Dubief shares her strategies and guidelines for improving your baby’s sleep—from falling asleep to sleeping through the night and napping well during the day. Read below for a brief Precious Little Sleep book overview.

What Are Telomeres and Why Are They Important?

An image of a cell, nucleus, chromosome, telomere, and DNA to show what a telomere is and why it's important

What dictates how fast you age? What are telomeres and why are they important? Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel explain that telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences coated in protein. They act as protective caps on the ends of your chromosomes—the parts of your cells that contain genetic information, made of many different genes coiled up like tightly wound threads. Let’s look at the role of telomeres in our bodies and how they play into the aging process.