Looking for movies for people recovering from substance abuse and addiction? Recovering from substance abuse or addiction is not an easy thing. It takes a lot of time, money, and effort. It is also a test of willpower and determination. There are times when you will feel like the rehab is not working at all—when … Read more
When you are an introvert, it is not always easy to find a place to fit in. I am not just talking about school or work. I am also referring to cities. Some cities just naturally lend themselves to being louder and busier. Take New York for example. I lived there for seven years and … Read more
Did you have a mood ring while growing up? I had one, and sometimes when I see them in the shops, I itch to have one again. Today, I know that black doesn’t necessarily mean I’m stressed nor does purple mean I feel calm. I was enamored with my mood ring until I later learned … Read more
Let’s be honest. We spend much our lives at our workplace among coworkers. In fact, the average person clocks approximately 90,000 hours—basically a third of your life. A colleague of mine is having a hard time at work. He’s always saying he wishes someone would just give him a pat on the back or tell … Read more
Codependency is a term we hear often but not everyone truly understands what it means. The term was first used to describe a person who was in a relationship with an alcoholic. However, psychologists now realize that this is more widespread. Codependency is different than being interdependent. All living beings are dependent to a certain … Read more
Have you had it with that friend, coworker, or partner who has an unusual habit of soliciting favorable comments about themselves? Did you know it’s called “fishing for compliments?” Yes, and I wonder how much more of this attention-seeking behavior you can take. You’re probably annoyed by having to constantly think of nice things to … Read more
Summer’s here, it’s time to dig out your favorite dresses or those embarrassing shorts! It’s been a whirlwind of events these past two years, so we’ve compiled this list of 75 summer quotes to help get you in the mood for a good summer and make the most of the warmer months. We’ve all been … Read more
Have you ever been around someone who seemed to have an inappropriate amount of enthusiasm or optimism, even in the face of difficult circumstances? I can recall confronting someone who I know was the victim of verbal abuse. I let her know that I had overheard the conversation and wanted to make sure she was … Read more
Dealing with criticism can be a tricky business. The wrong kind of criticism can harm your self-confidence, make you feel like you’re less capable than you genuinely are, and squish your motivation. If we lived in a world where criticism was delivered tactfully and with due consideration to a person, it would be fantastic for … Read more
Back in 2021, I remember standing on a pier in Cozumel, Mexico in the evening. Based on my spot, I realized I would be able to watch the sunset. At that moment, a thought popped into my mind – I had never just watched a sunset from beginning to end! At first, I started to … Read more