We know for a fact that we will come across difficult people. Difficult people come with a lot of toxicity and make life miserable for all of us. This unfortunately means you’ll come across people who offer destructive criticism. To be clear, not all criticism is bad criticism. Sometimes we’re offered healthy/constructive criticism by people who consider the entire picture, and this can be helpful. I suppose that’s why people refer to it as constructive criticism. But that’s[...]
The world has only continued to get more challenging as time progresses. As we pursue our dreams, we have to have the energy and the resolve to get the job done. This is especially true when we are in charge or working with others. To have a group of people who follow your direction and guidance is a gift; keeping it that way is sure to test even the most talented leaders. The benefits of having a motivated and inspired team include high morale, high productivity and an overall healthi[...]
For part one of this series of blog posts, please go here Onward to Part 2, excited yet? :) * Call Yourself Out When You Get Jealous One of the most important things to do when you feel jealous is to admit it to yourself. Jealousy comes from a complex mix of emotions and feelings, getting through them can be difficult because it’s about owning up to feelings of not being enough (which isn’t true, but more on that later) It’s only after we catch ourselves being jealous that[...]
Self-confidence is incredibly important, and it’s something that’s in short supply these days. Self-confidence is something we should aspire towards because it improves many (if not all) aspects of our lives. Think about it, would you prefer a partner who talks to you nervously, constantly backpedals on decisions and is always doubting themselves? No. Because that would be unattractive. We need partners who are sure of themselves, people who, even when they’re not certain are willing t[...]
To get to the root of this issue, we first need to define what makes someone “difficult” They lack empathy (finding joy in other peoples’ pain) They are highly critical of others except themselves (hypocrites) They communicate poorly (with insults and the like) You don’t feel comfortable around them (they don’t have your best interests at heart) They are very jealous These are just some of the traits you might find in difficult people, there are much more. Difficul[...]
“The only person better than ME is the ME I’m yet to be” Yes, Goddess. Don’t ever let anyone tell you they’re better than you. There’s no such thing. We’re all good at different things, we’re all unique and we all bring different qualities to the table. Anyone who believes they’re better than anyone/everyone is simply living in an illusion. The only person you should compete with is yourself, because no one will ever be better at being you, than you. “It doesn’t m[...]
This list may look like it’s for heterosexual couples, but if you look closer you’ll notice it works for any sexual orientation. What makes us attractive to others can be found in many places, but I believe we should carry the same values we seek to find in others. Attraction does not only mean intimate relationships, it can also mean potential friendships. To have long-lasting friendships, or to build something more, you’ll notice that these qualities I’m about to share are a necess[...]
Feeling lonely is more common than most people would wish to admit. I believe loneliness can be incredibly damaging if it’s left unattended. Cases of loneliness increased particularly around the time of the Covid pandemic in 2020; with more and more people feeling isolated. The more people feel lonely, the more they don’t notice the beauty in life, they become more withdrawn and sometimes they begin having cases of insomnia. There’s nothing wrong with feeling lonely, we all experi[...]
It’s All About them Toxic people are all about that “Me, me, me” life. When there’s been a terrible disaster; it’s a sign for them (the toxic person) to get their life together. When you win a medal, it’s a sign for them to step up and do better. Instead of taking the time to see life for what it is, toxic people choose to make everything that happens in the world all about themselves. When a toxic person congratulates you, it’s to give the impression o[...]
It’s no stretch to say emotional manipulators suck. The danger of emotional manipulation comes from how effective it can be. People can end up losing track of their own reality and at times their individuality. It’s because of how dangerous emotional manipulation can be that I think it’s important to discuss it. It’s my hope that by talking about it we are able to recognize emotional manipulators before any permanent damage is done. Make no mistake, no one should ever undere[...]