For you to ask “Is it normal for my girlfriend to hit me?” more than likely means her behavior is taking a toll on you. NO. It’s NOT OKAY for your girlfriend to strike you. I’m truly sorry you’re experiencing abuse in your relationship. Many people don’t know women hit men or they excuse the behavior because of … Read more
When was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror? Recently, my family and I were at a local fun fair, and we happened to walk past the funny mirrors. You know the ones that distort your reflection and make you really tall, extra wide, or all bent and upside-down looking. I was … Read more
A relationship, let alone a marriage with a narcissist, is bound to be stressful and toxic. To make matters worse, they cling to the marriage like it is a life raft. You’ll likely be the one initiating divorce proceedings to get rid of them. The reasons why a narcissist won’t divorce you might blow your mind once … Read more
No one likes being on the receiving end of the INFJ door slam. INFJ (Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judgment) is one of Myer and Briggs’s 16 Personality Types. Individuals with this personality type are known for suddenly cutting others off without explanation. Loved ones are often left confused and hurt by the INFJ’s habit of kicking them out of their … Read more
Being an introvert can come with a lot of misunderstandings. I have always been an introvert and have always enjoyed people. However, I simply need a break at times. For example, even if I am in the most dynamic city on earth like New Orleans, NYC, or Las Vegas… I still need to take breaks … Read more
Want a simple way to reduce your negative thinking? One strategy you can use is to recite a few healing affirmations. Now, you may be asking yourself, “what are healing affirmations?” Well, healing affirmations provide a method for releasing negative energy to move forward in a more positive direction. Neuroscience has proven that reciting affirmations … Read more
Being angry is a natural emotion that we will all feel. Really, you could look at it as a place we all find ourselves in at some time or another. The route that gets us to the place called anger varies by each person and circumstance because we all have different starting points on the road … Read more
Both a diary and a journal are personal written records of thoughts, experiences, and reflections. However, the two have some differences – such as their purpose, structure, and frequency of use. The practice of keeping a diary or journal has been traced back to ancient times in many different cultures and civilizations. Some of the … Read more
The main thing standing between the life we have and the life we desire is the way we think and talk to ourselves. Isn’t it interesting that we are usually quick to compliment others and lift them up when they are down? However, we are our own worst critics when we fall short of our … Read more
Networking is stressful, and it’s doubly more so when you are an introvert. I know how much social events drains me and how much I despise being forced to mix and mingle at a networking event (especially if it’s compulsory). Can you relate? Do you dread networking as much as you do when someone calls … Read more