There are many different reasons why people hate talking on the phone. According to various studies, those reasons include concern about sounding weird to the caller, being misunderstood, fear of being unable to satisfy the caller’s need, or the caller not thinking highly of them. And often it is an introvert that fits the bill. … Read more
We have all met people who act as if the world revolves around them. You know, they are those people who do not seem to understand the meaning of boundaries or take others’ needs or considerations into account before making demands. Additionally, self-entitled people get bent out of shape for the inconvenience of an accident … Read more
Children who are encouraged and given positive reinforcement for their accomplishments will grow up into encouraging, motivated compassionate adults. According to some experts, a child’s brain isn’t fully developed until he/she is 25, so the more positive influences they encounter including family members, friends, teachers, mentors, colleagues, and supervisors, the stronger and more emotionally balanced … Read more
New mothers are often prone to so many mixed emotions… like a whirlpool of feelings filling their heads. After months of anticipating the birth of a child, they often find that their joy is mixed with self-doubt. Anxiety rears its ugly head, and it seems like some days nothing goes right. The baby is screaming, … Read more
Nobody alive truly knows what’s next when a person dies. My parents believe in heaven and hell, so they believe their spirit will hopefully join their loved ones in heaven. My colleague believes there is no life after death, and I believe in reincarnation. Even though all of us have certain beliefs about death and … Read more
Don’t you just hate that awkward moment when someone shares they have lost someone and you really don’t know what to say? You feel their loss and pain, but the words to encourage or comfort them eludes you, and instead, some people say the worst thing, like: “I’m so sorry, I’ll help you arrange the … Read more
Nothing makes a person’s day like a sincere compliment. In addition, a compliment is a powerful way for people to spread positivity to each other and good vibes. When I am at my lowest emotionally, I can begin sharing sincere compliments with others; it not only brightens their day, but also lifts my spirits. You … Read more
One of the most challenging times we will ever go through in our lives are the days following the loss of a loved one. How close you were to the deceased, their age, unfinished business between you, and how the departure of life all came about can make their departure difficult to accept. No one … Read more
As a student, you probably hated those classes where the teacher droned on and on about something you had to learn. Chances are you didn’t learn anything. But then there were those teachers who didn’t recite the facts or insisted you understand what’s on paper. Instead, those teachers made learning real, and what they taught … Read more
The weekend has arrived and the possibilities are endless for social activities. While I am looking forward to spending time with friends, I’m not looking forward to that tired, drained feeling afterwards. It feels like a hangover. If you’ve ever felt like this, you’re not alone. We are having a hangover – an introvert hangover. In … Read more