Articles by Chris Skellett

19Jun

Why Is Trust So Important?

Chris Skellett

self, trust

Soul

We often take trust for granted, until it is broken. Psychologist and author Chris Skellett explores the three dimensions of trust: in oneself, in relationships, and in the world.
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09Sep

Long-term Thinking for Young Minds

Chris Skellett

family, father, home, mother, self, wellbeing

Relationships

Chris Skellett offers five important questions you can ask your children to help them see the big picture clearly and help them make long-term decisions.
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10Apr

How to Lift a Boring Conversation

Chris Skellett

friendship, self, society

Soul

Have you ever found yourself locked into a conversation which seems purely mundane or felt the need to escape a boring conversation? Author Chris Skellett shares some tips on how to get more out of conversation.
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20Oct

The Power of Big Picture Thinking

Chris Skellett

self, wellbeing

Soul

The pace of modern life seems to continually hold us back from thinking about the bigger picture. Instead, we are locked into a world where we focus on simple facts and information. We do not dwell on context or seek a wider analysis in our conversations. It's also a world where we rarely pause to reflect upon more personal conceptual questions, such as who we are, where we are going, and what life is all about for us. These are the kind of questions that require us to ‘change gear’ in our thinking; to lift ourselves up from asking questions that require...
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22Aug

Why Children Need Questions Not Answers

Chris Skellett

children, education, family, father, mother, parenting, psychology

Mind

Children massively benefit from thought-provoking questions which inspire inquisitive responses and allow them to come to their own conclusions to problems.
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