From gaslighting and shaming to rationalization and emotional blackmail, narcissists have an entire arsenal of strategies to manipulate, assert dominance, and achieve their personal goals. What’s left in their wake is suffering, abuse and emotional trauma, especially if the people close to them (personally and professionally) are caring, trusting, and compassionate individuals. As a mental … Read more
Do you feel like you’re not making progress in spite of your efforts? Then today’s post is for you. It’s easy to feel like you’ve hit a dreaded plateau, whether that’s in a fitness regime, in improving your business, or in getting closer to a goal that you’ve set. It’s rare for someone to hit … Read more
I’ll do it tomorrow. How many times do we put things off – only to end up never getting it done? Excuses can put your life on hold if you’re not careful. So in today’s piece, we’ve put together a bunch of excuse quotes to charge up your motivation and help get things moving. Why … Read more
Looking for heartwarming songs about sons? Nurturing a parent-child relationship can be challenging. You’ll never know if you’ve been a good parent who’s raised your kid right until your son is leading his own life. Words alone often fail to express the experience of the parent-son relationship, but music is able to overcome this gap. … Read more
Thanksgiving is more than just a national holiday. During this time of the year, we acknowledge and honor the blessings that have been given to us, so it is only right to hold large feasts and celebrations. In addition to our festive dinners, we also try our best to prepare beforehand by decorating our homes … Read more
“Are you okay?” How often has someone asked you this and you felt like crying because you just don’t know? In life, we don’t always know if we are okay. We often feel overwhelmed. You have a sensation of someone choking you all day long. It’s like a rock in your throat and you … Read more
Gaslighting is a term that has been around for a while now, but has only recently become used more often. Like many psychological terms, it is often taken much more lightly than the actual word implies. Today, we are going to take a look at what gaslighting is and how we often self-gaslight. We will … Read more
Have you ever wondered what joy looks like for kids—in meme form? Kid memes are the Internet’s way of bottling up the infectious laughter and pure joy that only children can inspire. These snippets of humor offer more than just a quick chuckle; they’re a gateway to reliving the innocence and hilarity of youth. From … Read more
Have you ever wondered if your emotional experiences align with borderline personality disorder (BPD)? BPD tests are online tools designed to help you explore patterns in your emotions and behaviors that may indicate BPD. While not diagnostic, these self-assessments provide valuable insights into your emotional state. By responding to various situational questions, you gain a … Read more
Picture this – you’re struggling with a task at work, or trying out a new exercise routine, and someone just swans in and does it with little to no effort. You can’t help but feel a twinge of envy. And, likely have to restrain your inner child who wants to shout out ‘Oh good for … Read more