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fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

Harriette Cole: I'm envious that she has sympathy for a co-worker and none for me

When you are able to calm down, you should reach out to your friend. Chances are, she is totally unaware of her behavior toward you. Because she doesn't handle stress well, she shrugs off your issues. Now, seeing her co-worker on a daily basis and observing whatever crisis she may have experienced has forced her to acknowledge someone else going through it.
Relationships
#accountability
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Is it OK to be happy when the world is falling apart? | Avram Alpert

A person can acknowledge global suffering while allowing personal joy, balancing empathy for others with recognition and celebration of individual achievements.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Can you make it as an Uber driver? A new game simulates work in the gig economy

GigU's "Cherry Picker" simulates ride-hailing drivers choosing profitable trips to reach a $200 daily target while accounting for costs and limited driving hours.
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Rebuilding Trust Across the Divide Isn't Just Possible-It's Essential

"It's an abomination, the Bible says so. Marriage is between a man and woman. Anything else is unnatural, it's wrong!" He was, as we say in these parts, convicted in his words. "I hear you," I replied. "I know that the idea seems a little odd to some folks. But the main thing I get from the Bible is that we're supposed to love one another, especially people who are different from us, hard for us to love." That's all I said. He chewed on that for a moment and then replied, "I guess you're right." And then, after a bit more pondering, "Well, I suppose they're just born that way anyway."
US politics
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Family Meals Matter

Face-to-face family interactions, especially shared meals, strengthen empathy and social development via mirror-neuron activation in frontal/parietal lobes and the insula.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ksenia Samotiy: Why falling in love with Ireland has reinforced in me why Ukraine's freedom is so vital

Ireland feels so distinctly itself, so fiercely shaped by its people, that it seems impossible to imagine it as anything but independent
Miscellaneous
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How companies can handle layoffs compassionately

Layoffs often lack empathy and privacy, causing harm; organizations must handle them humanely by minimizing uncertainty, ensuring dignity, and offering clear support.
#leadership
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

In one of Biden's first speeches since his cancer diagnosis, he says: 'Real leadership is all about getting personal'

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

In one of Biden's first speeches since his cancer diagnosis, he says: 'Real leadership is all about getting personal'

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Is empathy a sin? Some conservative Christians argue it can be

Empathy is usually regarded as a virtue, a key to human decency and kindness. And yet, with increasing momentum, voices on the Christian right are preaching that it has become a vice. For them, empathy is a cudgel for the left: It can manipulate caring people into accepting all manner of sins according to a conservative Christian perspective, including abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, illegal immigration and certain views on social and racial justice.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Help! I'm Pregnant. One of My Co-Workers Is Not Going to Take It Well.

I wanted to share with you personally that I'm pregnant. I'm very sensitive to all the feelings this can bring up as you navigate your own journey to becoming a mother.
Relationships
fromTiny Buddha
2 weeks ago

How I Learned to Treat Myself Like Someone I Love - Tiny Buddha

"When it comes to others, I see light and love. I see confusion and fear behind their misguided actions. I see mistakes as learning opportunities."
Mental health
#emotional-intelligence
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Spiritfarer Taught Me How To Forgive

Spiritfarer emphasizes compassion and empathy in the context of dying, showcasing how these themes can impact our own lives.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

What does it feel like to age and live with dementia? These simulations can show you | CBC Radio

Simulation allows caregivers to experience the challenges of aging, fostering empathy and understanding towards older adults.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Successful branding campaigns require a human touch

Meaningful branding relies on human emotions like empathy and understanding, which machines cannot replicate.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

A Mindset for Normalizing Coexisting, Rewilding, and Caring

Thomas Berry once aptly noted, "The universe is a communion of subjects, not a collection of objects." This statement reinforces the need for a paradigm shift toward recognizing interconnectedness among all forms of life.
Mindfulness
fromInfoQ
4 weeks ago

How Empathy-Driven Platform Teams Can Support Software Development

Empathy and understanding in product development enhance platform teams' ability to provide support, ultimately improving operational efficiency.
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Empowering Young Interpreters as Language Brokers

Young language brokers facilitate vital communication in families and communities, demonstrating essential skills and empathy.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why Empathy in Relationships Is Overrated

Empathy is perceived as an unqualified good, with societal belief suggesting that feeling each other's pain can heal issues such as relationship divides and social injustices. However, in romantic relationships, there can be an overemphasis on empathy, leading to an imbalance where one partner's pain overshadows the other's needs.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Journey to Peace: A Leap of Faith and Inner Transformation

Achieving lasting peace requires mutual trust, empathy, and open communication.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

76-year-old grandmother killed by drunk driver in East Oakland remembered for her kindness

Darlene Scalf, a cherished teacher and family member, was tragically killed by a driver while crossing the street.
#artificial-intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Good Gossip: Idle Talk for the Curious and Highly Reflective

Good gossip plays an important role in keeping us connected. It increases group cooperation because it acts as a backstop against some of our individualistic urges.
Relationships
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Three Myths About Emotionally Sensitive People

Emotional sensitivity involves experiencing intense emotions more intensely and for longer periods, linking this trait to empathy and strength.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Potential Benefits of Prayer After Brain Injury

Dropping 'prayers' from expressions of condolence overlooks the profound benefits of prayer as meditation and a means of empathy.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Why empathy and collaboration are the keys to cyber success

Empathy is essential for high-performance individuals to understand and work effectively with diverse personalities.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Hello babies. Welcome to Earth.

A significant departure from the Republican party is occurring locally, urging a focus on compassion and truth.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Are You Serial Fixing the Emotional Baggage of Others?

Some interactions fill us up, even energize us. There's a connection, not a transfer. But others leave us depleted. There's a heaviness we feel, and perhaps a sense of confusion. We worked hard, and empathy might continue to radiate through us to the point of becoming anxious thoughts.
Mental health
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Play Encourages Cooperation and Tolerance in Elephants

Elephants exhibit rapid motor mimicry of trunk and head movements during play, indicating cooperation and empathy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Does It Seem Like So Many People Lack Empathy?

There are three types of empathy: cognitive, emotional, and compassionate empathy, each varying in capacity based on circumstances and stress levels.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Crowded Spaces: Are You a Spreader or a Squeezer?

Making space on a bench reflects deeper psychological traits like empathy and agreeableness.
Film
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Superman' has sparked a viral 'hopecore' movement among Gen Z fans

Kindness is a radical concept in the new Superman film, resonating with Gen Z and contrasting nihilism in contemporary culture.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

3 essential self-care habits for compassionate leadership

"Compassion moves beyond an empathic desire to understand into engagement - doing something to make things better. It combines the desire or motivation to act with acting to alleviate suffering and promote well-being."
Mental health
fromClickUp
1 month ago

Free Bad Review Response Templates for Negative Feedback

A bad review response template is a customizable reply used for negative feedback on review sites, social media, or direct customer messages. It helps respond professionally.
Marketing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Unsolicited Advice Harms Your Relationships

When a friend, family member or client brings up a problem, our instinct is to provide suggestions. However, unsolicited advice can hurt relationships.
Relationships
#ux-design
fromMedium
2 months ago
Mobile UX

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to design

Personalization and empathy are essential for successful UX design in 2025.
fromMedium
2 months ago
Mobile UX

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to design

Personalization and user-centered solutions are essential for UX design in 2025.
#grief
#trump
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Thirty years ago we said never again, Srebrenica. How much longer before we declare: never again, Gaza? | Ed Husic

Mirela Muratovic, a survivor of the Srebrenica genocide, reflects on her trauma and the ongoing need to address suffering.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Liar With a Smile: Are You Being Gaslighted by AI?

AI mimics empathy without true understanding, creating an illusion of care and emotional dependence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I was told I overreacted about this property damage

Your caregiver, who understands the challenges you face navigating a world that is often not accommodating, thinks that you don't have the right to be peeved about this?
Health
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Instructional Design Pitfalls: Begin With The Problem

Instructional designers must begin with the problem by understanding learners' real-world challenges and needs, rather than jumping to predefined solutions or assumptions.
Education
fromBustle
1 month ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, July 9

The moon arrives in no-nonsense Capricorn this morning, setting a responsible tone for the day that bodes well for getting some serious work done.
Mindfulness
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Harvard novel explores love, immortality, and biotech - Harvard Gazette

A cautionary tale about the implications of scientific breakthroughs in anti-aging and the personal dilemmas faced by its discoverers.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

6 Reasons Why a Chatbot Can Never Truly Replace a Therapist

In a moment of crisis or deep self-doubt, what you need often isn't more reassurance... but a careful challenge: someone to help you spot the unhelpful loops in your thinking and hand you real tools to break free.
Mental health
#kindness
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

In the midst of grief, a woman is comforted by a stranger on the subway

A woman's kindness on public transport provided comfort to a grieving individual.
fromLogRocket Blog
2 months ago

Leader Spotlight: Human empathy in the age of AI, with Thach Nguyen - LogRocket Blog

Human interactions and empathy in product management cannot be replaced by AI, despite AI's ability to analyze data and surface trends.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Says He Is So Sorry for His Horrible Behavior

Elon Musk regrets using a chainsaw prop to symbolize drastic federal budget cuts, realizing it lacked empathy and led to disastrous consequences.
Science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

People have empathy with AI... when they think it's human

People feel more empathy for chatbots when they believe they are communicating with a human.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Recalling a Caring Moment

Sustainable compassion training facilitates access to love and care through reinhabiting moments of connection, expanding individual capacity for empathy and compassion.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Conservative Attack on Empathy

Empathy is viewed by some conservatives as a weakness undermining rational decision-making.
Many conservatives may reject empathy as a coping mechanism in response to painful political realities.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

23 Doctors Who Said Something Crass, Cruel, Or CRINGEY To Their Patients

When I was 12, I was diagnosed with Lupus. It attacked my brain, and I had to relearn how to do everything. I lost my memory and had tremors in my entire body. I also couldn't walk; it was Cerebellar ataxia.
Healthcare
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Time, the Revelator

One more murder in Portland, thousands more murdered on Sunday in neighborhoods across the world... maybe we have to be desensitized in order to function.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Has Tender Exchange With Ukrainian Reporter During Tense NATO Presser: Say Hello to Your Husband'

That's rough stuff, right? That's tough. And you're living here.
US news
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Deep listening: The 8 steps to revitalize any conversation

Deep Listening fosters deeper, more meaningful relationships by prioritizing genuine engagement over transactional communication.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Valley Recap: Aloha-ha-ha

Scott’s character, who pushes a men’s group narrative, feels overly prominent and suggests potential villainy in future episodes, as he insinuates himself into Jesse's life.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

6 Ways to Respond to Someone's Bad News

Good therapists know how to respond to the good, the bad, and the ugly, making it easier to talk about everything from minor problems to traumatic stories.
Humor
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Don't become the person your abuela warned you about

Cubans should empathize with modern immigrants seeking freedom, as their own stories stem from similar struggles against oppression.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Below Deck Recap: Blame Game

Kerry expressed frustration over the tip they received, calling the $19,900 amount 'pathetic' and 'insulting' after an exhausting charter.
Relationships
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Keeping an Open Mind in an Increasingly Opinionated World

Empathy reduces confirmation bias and opens us to opposing viewpoints.
Polarization flourishes in echo chambers but can be confronted through curiosity.
Open-mindedness demands strength, not weakness, in times of division.
Music
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Hugs and Harmony Across Generations

Grandparent-grandchild interactions greatly enhance well-being for both age groups.
Music fosters empathy and connections across generations.
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