Every parent knows their child will go through a rebellious phase while growing up, but it’s truly tragic when that phase becomes your child’s modus operandi. As a mother, it hurts even more when your daughter turns from a rebel to a toxic person. I had to wade through the murky waters of an adult … Read more
Have you ever found yourself dealing with someone who appeared to be extremely selfish? Or difficult? I wager we’ve all been there. As we go through life, we will likely find ourselves having to deal with people who seem to possess extreme levels of arrogance, manipulation… possibly even destructive behavior. And these people may be … Read more
Have you ever shared a trauma in your life only to have the person you are confiding in monopolize the conversation by telling you about a bigger trauma they suffered (usually five years ago)? There’s no greater insult to add to your injury when someone you mistakenly trusted shows lack of empathy signs and makes … Read more
Losing a mother is one of the worst things that can happen to you, especially if you are close to your mom. My mom not being there anymore is something I can’t quite wrap my head around, and I’m fortunate that my mom is still here for me (even though she’s chronically ill). But my … Read more
Building your children up with positive affirmations is a great way to show them you care. Think about it. Don’t you enjoy when you hear something positive, especially when it’s about or for you and it builds your confidence? Your kids enjoy this as well, and this is why you should always do your best … Read more
My boss is a sociopath, and I don’t say this lightly. He has a tendency to deal with his employees in a merciless way, and he will literally wring the last drop of blood from you before casting you aside for the newbie at work. Sick days are a nightmare as he doesn’t understand when … Read more
I always said that if I was given a choice, I’d be a lifelong student, studying one degree after the other at colleges all over the world. Upon reflection, this desire to always be a student is true today, even though I haven’t been enrolled for a college degree for more than a decade. I’ve … Read more
I’m sure you’ll agree that fictional characters’ personalities can seem fascinating. One of my favorite characters is Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean. Actor Johnny Depp portrays the character beautifully and stays true to his personality type. When I see the way fictional characters display their given personality traits throughout their lifespan on the … Read more
When you’re on a quest for personal growth, you’ll want to make sure to take the ideals of humbleness vs humility into consideration. Both of these qualities are similar and encompass selflessness and modesty, which are admirable in any human being. I’m sure you’ll agree that if you think about character development, both humility and humbleness … Read more
Let’s admit it. We’ve all been a little jealous or envious of someone. We were jealous that our companies hired someone “off the street” and paid them a higher salary than us, though we had been there for years. We were envious of co-workers that seemed to get away with doing nothing. Yet, at the … Read more