What does it mean to reflect on yourself? Self-reflection plays a significant role in developing and strengthening our emotional intelligence. It is the gateway to understanding yourself—your emotions, dreams, desires, and even flaws. Knowing what you are and what you want is the key to figuring out where you want to be. Learning the art … Read more
Are you contemplating “coming out,” or do you know someone who is? Whatever the case, words of encouragement for someone coming out can turn lives around. To feel uplifted, supported, accepted, and celebrated is a wonderful feeling and a powerful tool for empowerment. It builds confidence and self-esteem while smashing negative emotions. Words of encouragement … Read more
Everyone has deep, dark parts of their psyche, whether they admit it or not. It’s a small fragment of all that makes us human. Many people shove these pesky, stigmatized shadows into the deepest corners of who they are, hoping no one else will notice them. Other people learn how to do shadow work to … Read more
Most people who are unhappy with the way their lives are going will look for ways to improve things. With a little research, many have discovered ways to improve their lives that have enabled them to enjoy greater overall happiness… as well as help them to more easily achieve their life goals. One very effective way for people … Read more
When I recently had a fender bender at work, I sighed and asked my colleague (who had rear-ended me as we all rushed home from work) if he was okay. Instead of shouting and raging at the situation, I remained calm and resolved a way forward without blaming my colleague. He had clearly been in … Read more
You have probably heard people say you attract what you put out there… of feel that you deserve. In other words, what you attract is a reflection of you. And, as a result, you become what you attract. So, what types of people do you attract? What types of situations tend to find you? If … Read more
Your toxic parents have pushed you to the edge, and you’ve had enough. You’re ready to sever the relationship to stop the madness, abuse, and violation of boundaries. You just need to figure out when and how to go no contact with parents. Take a deep breath. This article explains when and how to sever … Read more
We’re all intrigued by other people’s lives. Whether it’s watching folk walk past as we sit in the local café, or searching through social media to catch up on the latest celebrity gossip, curiosity comes to us all. It’s human nature. People are fascinating to watch. And by taking an interest in their lives, we … Read more
If assigned a group project in a class, most students will inevitably be displeased and provide negative feedback and resistance to the suggestion. The Johari Window model can help people to learn more about themselves, and the situations they face in life. Complaining of imbalanced work ethics and uneven contribution efforts, most people are not … Read more
The personality, a glimpse into a person’s inner workings, is highly irresistible. It can answer all sorts of burning questions about motivation, reactions and even food preferences. Most people have heard of Type A and B personalities, but how much do you know about the Type C personality? Categorizing oneself or others has a very … Read more