Narcissists feed off the attention and admiration they get from other people — it’s their drug. It’s what keeps them going and makes them feel important. Not only that, but it’s how they’re able to mask their crippling insecurities and fuel their egos. Control and manipulation are an essential tool for a narcissist’s survival. The…
Self-awareness is the ability to look at yourself and examine your thoughts, actions, and emotions with objectivity to arrive at a more in-depth understanding of who you are and how to respond appropriately to situations. Although some people are naturally more self-aware than others, everyone can cultivate better self-awareness by doing or avoiding certain behaviors….
There seems to be no shortage of people waiting to share their opinions on everything ranging from your outfit to relationships and even your career. Some are well-meaning, but most of the time, this unwanted advice is a result of people thinking they know better than you and are qualified to tell you how to…
Divorce or separation is never easy. When you have kids, you can’t just walk out of each other’s lives forever — you have to keep working together to raise your children and give them a happy, secure upbringing. Challenging as it may be, it’s possible to co-parent successfully without constant fighting. Here are some strategies…
It’s an established fact according to the psychology community that childhood experiences can shape the trajectory of our adult lives to an immense degree. Unlike physical abuse, which often leaves visible marks, it’s a lot harder to identify the emotional neglect and abuse that you might have experienced as a child. As a result, you…
We hate making mistakes and being wrong because we don’t want to be judged, treated differently, or looked down upon. But the truth is that being wrong is not all bad. In fact, it can be a catalyst for growth, and according to York University, it can shape you into a better person. Here are…
Did you know you can influence how people see you by simply upgrading your speech and language? Yup, a few tweaks here and there and you’ll have people believing you spend your days poring over literature and eating caviar for breakfast, and they’ll give you more respect as a result. If you want to come…
Some people can waltz into a room full of strangers and walk out with five new friends and an invitation to a party across town. Others might only come out if their friends convince them, and even then spend the night people-watching quietly in a corner until someone engages them in conversation. Neither of these…
Everyone’s a little self-centered, but it’s all about degrees. Some people take being selfish, insensitive, and ungracious to a whole new level, and it can be really frustrating dealing with these kinds of people. There are times when you may find it hard to tell if someone is an inconsiderate person or if you’re misinterpreting…
Although upbringing isn’t destiny, it greatly influences how you think and act and the way you generally turn out. For people raised in homes that were characterized by conflict, neglect, addiction, instability, abuse, or other negative behaviors, the physical and psychological impact can be devastating. However, it may be hard to draw a line between…
