It can be difficult to work with someone who has very different beliefs than you do. These practical strategies will help you in bridging the belief system gap so that you can collaborate effectively.
Have you ever found yourself questioning why someone behaves the way they do? Or maybe that person you're struggling to understand is yourself. Why do we do things that don't make sense, cause problems, or seem destructive?
We made it. Election night....uh.....week is over in the U.S. As so many people have noted, we have a lot of work ahead of us. The U.S. is extremely divided and polarized. Bringing people together is of utmost importance for us to move forward.
Compassion can help reduce judgments and make it easier to understand and accept others, even when we don't like what they do or believe. Understanding how the mind works can help you use this simple strategy to increase compassion.