A colleague of mine, Abby, is going through a rough time at work. She is always on the go and she wants all her problems solved immediately. Unfortunately, when it comes to the mind and body, there is no “quick fix.” Are you experiencing something similar and feeling like you’re running on a hamster wheel? … Read more
Helping your grown child comes with the territory of being a parent. Going above and beyond the call of duty to please them is where the problem lies. Always trying to meet their needs could become harmful to their independence and well-being. A guide on how to stop enabling your grown child could be a useful resource … Read more
Uh-oh! Your husband does what? He yells at you? I’m sure you feel hurt. After all, you expect him to love, respect, and protect you. That time my girlfriend said to me, “My husband yells at me and makes me cry,” I wanted to tell her to yell back at him and let’s see how he feels. I had … Read more
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality dysfunction identified by a pattern of disruptive behavior. However, the first image that comes to mind when most people hear the term “narcissist” is a manipulative, pathological lying, borderline sociopathic male. Little do they know, narcissism does not discriminate. Female narcissists exist and chances are you’ve encountered at least one. She could … Read more
One of the things I hated about working in an office was dealing with drama. You know the type – people who erupt into arguments at the slightest provocation, leaving everyone else exhausted and drained. Or the ones that will say and do anything to try and get a reaction out of you. I remember … Read more
One of the most well-known theories of physics states, “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction (Newton’s Third Law of Motion)”. This same principle applies to how we act and interact with our surroundings. Most people have a tendency to fall into one of two categories when it comes to addressing the … Read more
Many of us may feel lonely from time to time. Yet, some people feel chronically lonely. If this sounds like you, you’re not the only one. Living with loneliness is a difficult journey that can leave you feeling isolated and hopeless. However, it can also present several health dangers if it isn’t addressed. So how … Read more
Do you have a boy or man in your life who you are trying to compliment? Do you feel like that person simply doesn’t know how to take a compliment? Maybe it has to do with the way you are phrasing things. It is important to provide compliments to the people you care about, as … Read more
We spend so much of our lives at work. While we don’t expect our jobs to be perfect, they shouldn’t feel like places of torture either. Let’s go back in time about ten years, shall we? I was one of a handful of people in a small office. I adored my supervisor and liked joking … Read more
Why would anyone want to know the difference between wisdom vs intelligence? Is one better than the other? Wisdom and intelligence are two highly desirable traits and are equally important for navigating through life successfully. However, the two concepts are often confused as one and the same. Sometimes they are misunderstood as mutually exclusive when they are in … Read more