Laughing at Yourself Made Easy
Laughing at yourself is liberating. Instead of feeling frustrated by your shortcomings or embarrassed about looking foolish, you can experience a little amusement when things go awry. Plus, seeing your behavior as funny creates a safe space for you to go about the...
How to Relax When Life is Out of Control
Stress is a constant companion, and most of us, through lots of practice, have become experts at elevating our stress levels. The ability to relax is an acquired skill too. Luckily, you can teach yourself to handle stress in a manner that minimizes it. However, the...
Habits of Highly Successful Couples
Have you ever wondered how some relationships are able to stand the test of time? Successful couples have habits that make long-term success more likely. Unsuccessful couples share a different set of habits. If you want a relationship that lasts, ensure that you and...
Going Back to School? How to Receive Straight A’s
Many adults choose to return to school after a long hiatus from the educational system. You have inherent advantages and disadvantages when compared to the typical 20-year-old college student. Running with your advantages and managing your disadvantages is necessary...
Give Yourself the Gift of Forgiveness
When someone has wronged you, forgiveness may be the last thing on your mind. You're convinced they deserve all the anger and hostility you can muster. However, forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. Does your anger harm the other person? In most cases, the other...
End Midday Slump Once and For All
Do you jump out of bed in the morning raring to go, but run out of energy after lunch? You might be surprised to learn that there is a physical cause for those afternoon doldrums, but you can work around them. The reason most of us tend to feel a little sleepy around...
Don’t Let Couple Envy Destroy Your Relationship!
Do you feel jealous of other couples and their relationships? Couple envy is a common concern. It's important to remember that things are not always as they seem! Those other couples may or may not have the relationship you perceive. And even if they do, it doesn't...
Business or Pleasure: Find Your Perfect Partner
It's not much fun to face life or the business world alone. The right partner can make all the difference. Have you found yourself dating clones of the same person repeatedly? Most of us are very poor at finding the right partner. We have a little success with one...
Be an Introvert and Have an Active Social Life
Being an introvert and having a social life might seem be contradictory, but it's possible for both to coexist. Balance is the key to successfully combining introversion and social activity. Too much social activity can be exhausting for an introvert. Too little will...
Are You Feeding Into Your Child’s Sense of Entitlement?
It's natural to want your children to succeed, but overindulging or sheltering them can backfire. Some experts talk about an entitlement epidemic that is making it more difficult for the next generation of adults to develop realistic expectations and interact with...