That “playing small” mindset is only keeping you trapped and limiting your potential. You know those people who walk into a room and totally own the place? That’s not magic, it’s learned! Confidence builds on itself. A few small wins fuel bigger wins, and soon you’re unstoppable. It’s time to focus on letting go of…
Men, if you’re using any of these 18 phrases, it’s time for a serious reality check. These cringe-worthy statements reveal a lack of self-awareness at best, and blatant sexism or immaturity at worst. They need to be retired from your vocabulary immediately. No excuses, no defensiveness — it’s time for some honest reflection and a…
We all have that inner critic, that nagging voice in our heads that loves to put us down. Sometimes it’s so convincing that we actually accept its harsh judgments as truth. There’s just one problem: that voice is often lying. Here are a few common ways your inner critic tries to sabotage you. Once you…
The whole “fake it ’til you make it” thing when it comes to confidence includes the way you talk. You might not even realize it, but some of the things you say could be sending the message to the people around you that you’re riddled with insecurity and not very self-assured. If you don’t want…
We’ve all been told to fix our flaws and hide our quirks — basically, to become some perfect, airbrushed version of ourselves, right? But here’s a secret: some of those supposed “flaws” are what actually make you incredibly attractive. There are plenty of surprising traits that make people secretly adore you, and you likely have…
Sometimes even the nicest guys slip up and expose a bit of an arrogant side. Of course, it’s not always intentional — often, it’s subtle stuff they’re blind to, but it still affects how women perceive them. Here are some of the most eye rolling-ly self-absorbed things they do in women’s eyes. A little awareness…
Narcissists can be charming and captivating at first, but underneath that charismatic mask often lies a person deeply invested in maintaining control. One of their weapons is making you feel small, insecure, and less than. By recognizing some of the nasty tactics they use, you can pick up on them more quickly, and importantly, start…
We all have days when we really dislike the reflection staring back at us in the mirror, but if feeling unattractive is your default setting, you might be missing out on those little signs that tell the world a very different story about you. You don’t need to be conventionally perfect to be hot. In…
When you think about narcissists, you might picture someone who’s loud, obnoxious, and overbearing. However, their negative traits are often a whole lot sneakier and only visible once you’re in too deep. They make you question yourself, not them — it’s like emotional gaslighting. If something feels off in the relationship but you can’t pinpoint…
Breaking up with a narcissist is tough, but watching you heal and thrive afterward wounds their ego worse than any insult. They thought they owned you, after all. Your happiness without them proves their control is gone, and oh boy, do they hate it! Here’s how their rage might manifest, even if they try to…
