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Are They Being Rude, or Am I Reading It That Way?

Are They Being Rude, or Am I Reading It That Way?

Ever read a perfectly ordinary text and convinced yourself someone was mad at you? I've been there. Here's what I've learned about anxiety, misreading tone, and why I helped create a tool to make communication a little less complicated.

By Candy Elliott ·

The Art of Saying Absolutely Nothing in a Very Professional Way

The Art of Saying Absolutely Nothing in a Very Professional Way

Professional language has perfected the art of using more words to say considerably less. From “let’s circle back” to “we’re exploring our options,” here’s what corporate jargon is really saying.

By Candy Elliott ·

Kids Give Compliments That Require a Recovery Period

Kids Give Compliments That Require a Recovery Period

Kids Give Compliments That Require a Recovery Period There is nothing sweeter than a compliment from a child. There is also nothing more dangerous. Adults have…

By Candy Elliott ·

25 Things Anxiety Says That Are Absolutely Not Helpful

25 Things Anxiety Says That Are Absolutely Not Helpful

Anxiety has a lot of opinions. Nobody asked for them. But there it is at 2:14 a.m., presenting a 47-slide PowerPoint called Things That Could Go Wrong…

By Candy Elliott ·

25 Funny Ways to Say No

25 Funny Ways to Say No

I'd rather fold a fitted sheet. I already made plans with my couch. I'm currently accepting only naps and snacks. That sounds like something Future Me is going…

By Candy Elliott ·