Effective digital communication requires understanding and promoting empathy online to create beneficial environments and avoid harmful impacts. [ more ]
When Mother's Day Hurts: 6 Ways to Support Struggling Loved Ones
Mother's Day can trigger complex emotions for those dealing with loss, infertility, estranged relationships, or the pressure of motherhood, highlighting the need for understanding and support. [ more ]
Rethinking Personas: Empathy and Inclusion in UX Design
User-centered design involves setting aside personal biases and listening to users' experiences to uncover real insights.
The concept of personas in the 'Define' phase of design can be confusing as it involves generalizing and stereotyping users, but it is justified as a tool for empathy and problem refinement. [ more ]
Amica short film urges consumers to rediscover human connection in a digital world
Amica Insurance has launched a creative campaign that emphasizes the importance of human connection in an increasingly digital age.
The campaign builds upon Amica's existing brand platform focused on the idea that empathy is important in insurance.
The hero film, 'More Human,' showcases the frenetic and interconnected nature of today's society, highlighting the significance of compassion and empathy. [ more ]
Fox News Hosts Argue Trump Cares About People, Biden Cares About Money: It's an Issue of Empathy'
Donald Trump is portrayed as empathetic and caring by Fox News co-hosts, while Joe Biden is criticized for prioritizing money and fundraising.
The co-hosts praised Trump for attending a fallen officer's wake, contrasting it with Biden's fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall with expensive tickets. [ more ]
Ask open-ended questions to initiate conversations.
Use endearing names and expressions to make communication sweeter.
Reply promptly, be courteous, have humor, spend quality time, resolve issues quickly, ask about changes, apologize, avoid silent treatment and excessive talking when angry, agree on conflict resolution, and pray together. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
My Son Refuses to Play With an Outcast. Does That Make Him a Bully?
It is important to approach the situation with empathy and understanding for the excluded child.
Dictating a solution to your own child may not be effective, and it is important to communicate and listen to the perspectives of all the children involved. [ more ]
How to Make Peace with a Company Decision You Don't Like
Decelerate and reflect on prompts to gracefully follow decisions you disagree with.
Process difficult emotions, articulate problems, identify upsides, broaden perspective, develop empathy, and visualize execution of unpopular decisions. [ more ]
Young Reporter: Daily Dose of Sunshine' Review. Gisele Way, SJS
Daily Dose of Sunshine' is a Korean drama and Netflix original that explores the experiences of nurses working in a psychiatric unit.
The series tackles taboos and stigmatization of mental health, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing mental health and dispelling stereotypes. [ more ]
BUD-E: An Open-Source Voice Assistant by LAION that Runs on a Laptop
The introduction of BUD-E, an open-source voice assistant not requiring an internet connection, could boost voice assistant technology. Collaborating with various institutes, the goal is to enhance empathy and understanding in AI dialogue using advanced models. [ more ]