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Do You Give Others Credit for Your Feelings?
People often give others credit for the way they feel, imagining they have no control over their moods. But feelings are self-created, and it IS possible to take charge of your mental state. See how attributing your happiness to others lowers self-esteem, and how to assume responsibility for your emotional well-being.
5 Ways To Stop Being Manipulated
If you’re being manipulated by someone, it’s important to learn how to protect yourself. Manipulators are skilled at what they do and it will require strength and confidence to stand up to them. Here are five ways that you can stop being manipulated.
5 Things You Should Stop Doing In 2017
2017 can be better than 2016 was depending on the changes you make. If you want to live a happier, healthier, and more successful year, you can do it. Here are five things that you should stop doing in 2017 for a better year.
Pokèmon Go is Good for You? Yes, and Here are 5 Reasons Why
Everyone seems to be obsessed with Pokèmon Go, but the little app that has taken over the world has a lot more going for it than most video games. What's so great about Pokemon Go? Here are five reasons why playing the game is great for your physical, mental and social health.
Forgiveness – Is It Really Possible?
Forgiveness is always desirable, but is rarely easy. But when we are not able to forgive, we find ourselves tied to that moment in the past and unable to move forward in life. Here are some rules to help achieve forgiveness.
How to Make Friends When You Are Over 30
Making friends during your teens and early twenties is relatively easy. At school or college, most people you meet are single, childless, and eager to make new friends, but as you age things change: p
5 Tips on Standing Up for Yourself
At some point, everyone has to stand up for themselves, no matter how old they may be. Whether in the school yard or the retirement home, bullying can happen anywhere. Many believe that, by acting in
How to Be Happy in 8 Steps
When asked what they most desire, most people will reply 'to be happy'; yet remarkably few actually are. Of course, happiness depends very much on the individuals concerned. Some people live alone in
Five Tips on How to Avoid Boring Other People
No one likes a bore, and no one wishes to be a bore. But surely you cannot learn to be interesting? Aren't some people just dull by nature? True, no one can learn to talk like Oscar Wilde simply by re
Six Steps to Beating Social Anxiety
Most people underestimate the impact social anxiety can have on someone's life. Social fear can ruin so many things, keeping us alone, away from people and activities that could bring happines to our
The Desire To Fit In
Nobody likes being left out of things. However, is it possible that society places too much importance on the need to fit in? Being true to oneself is actually far more important but realizing that fact is often a process.
How to Deal With Shyness
Anxiety in social situations is very common. Those who suffer these sorts of fears often miss out on a great deal of fun, happiness and success in life. Social anxiety can affect relationships, undermine friendships and even ruin careers.
Finding Meaning in Life
Many of us live our lives at a hectic pace, sitting in traffic, worrying about our mortgage, taking care of ageing parents or young children. But every so often we all pause to wonder why. Does our life, or life generally, have any meaning or purpose?
Coping With Loneliness
Most people experience loneliness at some point in their life. It's a natural, common human experience. Two approaches you can take to coping with your loneliness are looking for ways to relieve it, o
Are You Too Nice for Your Own Good?
If you're too nice you fail to find a balance between pleasing others and meeting your own needs. Here are some of the problems of being too nice and some simple advice on how to deal with them.
8 Habits of Happy People
Some people seem to be happy and optimistic no matter what their circumstances. How do they do it? How can you be more like them? Here are eight thinking habits of happy people that can help you become more contented.
4 Ways To Declutter Your Life
Living a life free of clutter might seem impossible, but it's easier than you think. We become so used to the people and things around us that we no longer notice them or their impact on us. By getting rid of the clutter around you, you can live a happier, more productive life. Here are 4 ways that you can improve your life by decluttering.
Don't Wait for Your Funeral: Live Your Eulogy Now
This rather blunt article is a wakeup call to remind us that if we don't stop waiting to attain success and chase our dreams now, our eulogy could simply mention that we "had potential" rather than mentioning the worthwhile achievements we've had in our life.
Backward Thinking: Reminiscing Can Stunt Your Growth
While reminiscing is natural, it can also be painful. This article looks at how going over distressing events causes misery and some ways to make an unwanted memory a thing of the past.
10 Tips to Overcome Anxiety
The unpredictable and impermanent nature of life generates much fear and anxiety in many people. It is essential to control these negative feelings to find inner peace. Here are some useful tips that can help you overcome stress and anxiety, and live happily.
Why Having Your Buttons Pushed is Valuable
Although having your emotional buttons pushed is uncomfortable, the experience can aid self-growth. Overreacting is a gift, since it's a message from your subconscious that there's a place in your psyche that requires healing. Gaining awareness can help you understand yourself better while you profit from personal growth.
Benefits of Being Spiritual
Life can throw up detrimental circumstances over which we have no control. In troubling times, many people turn to spirituality for strength and solace. This article reveals the numerous tangible benefits of leading a spiritual life.
How to Deal With People Who Have Different Opinions From You
It can be hard dealing with peopole who have different opinions from yours, especially if they want you to change. In addition, you might have an urge to change their mind so that their view more closely resembles your own. Learn a lifelong skill that will enable you to manage being with people who don't think as you do, without feeling upset, angry or uncomfortable
A Grump's Guide to Optimism
Do you feel miserable and cranky a great deal? If so, you might be a grump, and being a grump is not conducive to happiness. Here are some tips to steer you away from irritability and guide you toward the bright side of life.
What Makes a Good Conversationalist
Transforming yourself into a great conversationalist could make a huge difference to your life. Great talkers, who interest and entertain others, tend to have more friends and more successful relationships. We can't all captivate a dinner party, but we can make an effort to listen, to be positive, and to take an interest in people.
How to Find Happiness
Ask a random person in the street what they most want in life and the majority will reply 'to be happy'. The bookstores are stuffed with self-help books promising happiness and a new life. Yet happiness is really easier to achieve than many believe.
The Way To Be
In my blog I talk about friends. In this article I will talk about being the person you Can Be. You know so many people want to live in a way that they can change. yet they dont make the changes needed
Papa don’t cry… Please!
“Papa don’t cry… Please!” These words, when televised, were kind enough to sentimentalize me. These words hammered my heart, very deeply. The crying face of that innocent gi
Can Your Body Tell Tales? How Emotions Affect Your Health
Emotions are incredibly powerful and have a greater impact on physical health than many people suppose. This article explains the basic connection between our emotions and our physical bodies. It encourages the reader to consider dealing with repressed emotions as part of a healthy attitude to life.
Living a Guilt-Free Life
Guilt can be very debilitating. Many people live with burdens of unnecessary guilt, but it is possible to live a guilt-free life. Here are some ways people take on unnecessary guilt and tips on how to reduce the impact of guilt on your life.
9 Things Every Woman Should Do Before She Gets Married
Getting married is a momentous occasion in a woman's life. Before she tets married there are things she should try though. Settling down, even with your soul mate, can change your plans in life sometimes. Before you settle down you might want to do some things you might not have the chance to do once you're married with children. Enjoy your single time by trying these 9 things
One Simple Rule to Make You Everyone’s Favorite Person
Everyone wants to make a perfect first impression. This article gives help for a more successful and rewarding social, professional and personal life. It includes one crucial rule to follow in social and professional settings to ensure a perfect first impression and increased personal growth.
7 Positive Affirmations for a Happier Life
Positive messages are important to our well being. Most people hear not only criticism from others, but also from their own inner voices that remind them they aren't good enough, thin enough or rich enough. By reflecting on positive messages, a person can make the truth a reality.
Developing a Deeper Appreciation for the People You Love
Do you complain about the weather, the traffic, or your partner? Many people take the blessings in their lives for granted. Learning to appreciate life and relationships is one of most important keys to living a fuller, richer life.
4 Ways To Declutter For The New Year
The New Year is the perfect time to declutter. Let go of the things you've been saving for no reason. Things you don't use only take up space. This New Year, declutter your home and your life. Here are 4 ways to begin decluttering.
6 Signs You Are an Emotional Spender
Emotional spending is about buying frivolous things that aren't needed or part of a budget. Some people buy things to celebrate, while others buy things to mourn a loss. Either way, an emotional spender can limit temptation and curb behavior by recognizing spending triggers.
Emotionally Abusive... could this be you?
Emotionally abusive relationships are ones in which one or both partners exhibit a range of behaviors and attitudes that are demeaning, controlling and hurtful. However, given that all relationships inevitably involve some degree of conflict, it can be extremely hard to figure out whether you are emotionally abusing your partner in any way. Learn about the twelve main traits of an emotionally abusive partner, and find out what you can do about emotional abuse.
6 Ways to Influence People
How would you like to be an influential person? Here are some practical tips on how to become an influential and well-respected individual.
How to Stop Being an Emotional Sponge
There are people who lap up energy that is not theirs to take, and others who inadvertiently give it away. If you are one of the later, this article can tell you how to avoid taking on someone else's distress and stop your energy from being drained.
A Relationship Saver: Taming Your Jealousy
We have all experienced jealousy at one point in a relationship, but constant or intense jealousy can put such strain on a couple that the relationship deteriorates.
Become the Alpha Wolf: The Ten LIES That Will Make You a Better Man
You've spent enough time as the nice dogged guy who never gets the girls. Your day has come. It is time for you to become the Alpha of the pack. This discusses ten things, ten lies you can tell yourself to become a better man.
Make Fear Your Friend, Not Your Enemy
Has fear ever prevented you from doing something, going somewhere, or trusting someone? If so, you are not alone. Fear is an emotion experienced by everyone. It is important, however, not to allo