The first day of work at a new job is exciting and stressful. The comfort of knowing you have a place where you belong can be muffled by not feeling like you belong. Ice breaker questions for work can alleviate the negative and make you even more appreciative of your new job. If you have … Read more
We all tend to jokingly say that “in-laws” are so difficult, which can include mothers-in-law, fathers-in-law, and sisters-in-law (via your brother and from your husband). However, nothing prepared me for how toxic my sister-in-law (by marriage) could be. After I confided in her about something personal, she phoned my husband to tell him what a terrible … Read more
Fictional characters tell us about our world, especially about the type of people in it. That’s why fictional characters usually portray different personality types, such as the ENTJ personality type. Famous examples of fictional characters ENTJ, who meet the criteria of this rare personality type, include: Princess Leia from Star Wars, Cruella de Vil, and … Read more
The Bible is like a recipe book that gives us the steps and components for true success. In its pages, you will see ingredients like diligence, hard work, wise counsel, honesty, willingness, discipline, and wholehearted effort. What you won’t see in the list of ingredients for success in scripture is laziness. Laziness has the opposite … Read more
Finally! You’re dating this fantastic person, but your intuition is telling you something’s off. You’re not quite sure if they’re fully invested in a serious relationship or want to keep things casual. The fact that they’re giving you little to nothing to work with makes it even more challenging to uncover their true motive. This … Read more
Being in a relationship can make you feel protected, loved, cared for, and supported. But there’s also the other side of the coin where even just thinking about relationships (and being in one, no matter how amazing and special your partner-to-be) can make you break out in a cold sweat. People with commitment issues feel … Read more
We all love that lone wolf character in the movies. You know the strong, silent, confident, yet mysterious man who always seems to stick to doing the right thing… no matter what or the cost to them? Yet, unlike the macho alpha male, this character prefers to keep to the shadows, avoiding crowds and hero … Read more
Putting up with a gaslighting manager not only threatens your mental health, but also your career and livelihood. You may feel stuck in a dilemma not knowing how to deal with a gaslighting boss. You shouldn’t have to endure their toxic behavior or quit your job. Neither option is fair to you. I think it’s time to address … Read more
Empowerment is what allows us to take control of our lives. As a state of mind, it helps us to make positive changes. Empowerment refers to a state of mind of enabling you to gain control, authority, and confidence over your own life. This includes having control, as much as possible, over your circumstances and decision-making. And while it … Read more
Congratulations! You’ve done something remarkable – you’ve managed to get an introvert to enter a relationship with you. Let’s face it, most introverts aren’t eager to jump feet-first into relationships. It’s not their natural habitat, unless they have connected with another introvert, who manages to tick their relationship boxes. But, as it inevitably happens, you’ve … Read more