Why are would-you-rather questions so effective for kids? If you’ve ever tried to help children open up and communicate more, you probably agree with me that it can be a challenge. Kids are focused on the things they enjoy, and, more than anything, they love playing and spending time with their friends. However, people of all … Read more
Have you looked in the mirror recently and felt ashamed of how you have been treating the people closest to you? Perhaps you’ve realized that your love is conditional and that you like to pull strings to make things happen the way you want. If this sounds like you, then the thought has crossed your … Read more
“You always act so crazy, I didn’t mean it like that!” How many of us have had something like that thrown in our face about something we feel or what we did? Often, the very thing we are being accused of is what the other person is doing. It’s a painful insult, and it hurts … Read more
Dating and falling in love with a guy is exciting. You’re eager to spend your free time together while you think about a possible future. It’s also an adventure to uncover each other’s unique traits and the mysteries of your lives. But you may end up realizing you fell for an emotionally unavailable man. I’ve … Read more
Every employee has the power to be toxic at times. But when that one bad apple keeps on ruining things, dragging down team morale, souring the workplace, and making life a living hell for you, the other managers, and their colleagues, you have no choice but to deal with it. You have to end things. … Read more
I choose my friends carefully, but some of my “family members” aren’t healthy to be around, and I have come to realize they are toxic. Of course, there are many types of toxic people, and whether it’s a friend who is always bringing you down or a colleague who lords their wisdom over you, a … Read more
When leasing an apartment, it is usually a benefit and relief to snag an available apartment on the bottom floor. It is easier to move furniture in and out without climbing the stairs to the upper floors. However, the joys of the bottom floor may be short-lived when you are relaxing on the living room couch … Read more
Every so often, a quote comes along that sticks with us and makes us think. Many of these come from movies and other popular forms of entertainment. Usually, these quotes are attributed to someone famous, but they are merely creations of the movie writers. This is the case with the quote, “Death smiles at us … Read more
The only people with whom you should seek to get even with are those who have helped you. ~ Lori Grenier We have all been let down by someone or been in a toxic situation… whether in personal relationships, our families, or our jobs. Let’s be honest; it wouldn’t hurt so much if we didn’t care. … Read more
Getting to know people can be challenging. However, using fun questions to learn more about each other, tease, and generally have a great time is an excellent way to make friends, form bonds, and discover yourself. Using “most likely to questions” as a conversation starter, bawdy game, and an excuse for some relaxation is an … Read more