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
Sadness and depression are more than merely waking up on the wrong side of the bed. So often, life has given us such a strong, steady dose of unmet expectations we lose hope and faith in the possibility of a better day. It’s like sowing a field of crop and later checking on it and … Read more
When my boss and I had a huge argument, in which he was at fault, I was only too happy when he apologized to me. However, his apology was less than honest, and he actually used a fake desire to make amends as a way to get his win in the argument and leave me … Read more
Have you realized that a narcissist has stolen your heart or lured you into a trap you can’t get out of? Maybe they crushed your spirit, drained your energy, and obliterated your hope. Whether you’re deeply in love, feel guilty or responsible, or hang onto the idea they might change, you are in a toxic … Read more
I recently had to ask someone’s forgiveness. It’s not the nicest thing to have to do, and our ego tends to scream at us that we’re selling ourselves out or that we don’t owe the other person anything. However, my mother taught me an invaluable lesson in how to ask for forgiveness when I was … Read more
Manipulation is where someone messes with your mind to control your actions. Those who manipulate others often end up creating toxic relationships. They also wind up hurting those close to them. It doesn’t matter whether they intended to or not. In this post, we’ll focus on those who willfully manipulate and how to manipulate a manipulator to … Read more
When you meet a guy and find yourself wondering just what type of personality he fits into since he’s not a macho like the alphas, nor is he the typical beta nice guy, you could be face to face with a real-life zeta male. Just what is a zeta male, and what sets them apart … Read more
Are you looking for meaning in your life or want a purpose? Do you think your life’s purpose needs to be something grand and extraordinary? Something you quit your job for and go on an epic quest or adventure to find? But then you feel disappointed and depressed when your grandiose dreams about your purpose … Read more
When you need help to get through difficulties, words of encouragement for hard times can inspire you to push through anything you may face. I know there’ve been times when I was alone and afraid… but I found quotes to read that made my troubles seem a bit easier. I also take solace in knowing I … Read more
As an introvert, I have always been able to count my real friends on one hand, but I have also “befriended” many other people, who have become part of my life. A friend of mine recently discovered they were betrayed by someone they had counted as a friend, and I realized that our concepts of … Read more