The Emotional Dangers of Judging and How to Stop
Do you find yourself often judging others and criticizing them? Are you also critical of yourself? You may have formed a habit of judgmental thinking that you didn’t realize you …
10 Tips for Mastering Small-Talk
Do you have the gift of gab, or do you dread social engagements because you don’t like making small-talk? While small-talk is bordering on the frivolous, it’s an important skill …
Break Free of Social Pressure and Be Your Own Person
A lucky few of us are charismatic and comfortable in all social situations. However, most people suffer from some degree of self-consciousness at times and alter their behavior in an …
Do You Honestly Want to Be Roommates with a Close Friend?
Inviting your best friend to be your roommate may sound like a great idea. You can reduce your living expenses and spend more time with someone you like. Plus, you’ll …
Become More Likable and Enhance Your Life
For some people, being likeable is a gift. We all know someone that everyone just seems to like. Being likeable can make life easier and more enjoyable. It feels wonderful …
13 Ways to Deal Effectively With Unwarranted Criticism
Unjustifiable criticism may seem unfair, but the way you respond can turn it into a constructive experience. Try these suggestions for dealing with undeserved, negative feedback in the workplace and …
Coping With What You Did – 9 Strategies to Manage a Guilty Conscience
If you’ve ever had a guilty conscience, you know how difficult it can be to go on with your life just like before the event that caused your guilt. Taking …
7 Ways to Cure Your People-Pleasing Tendencies
Are you a people-pleaser? Do you try to help everyone at the expense of your own needs? Do you try to make others happy as a means of avoiding confrontation? …
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire or Beneficial Buffering? The Difference Can Make or Break Relationships
If you sometimes hesitate to tell your spouse the whole truth, that could be a good thing. Protective buffering can make our relationships run more smoothly. However, if buffering is …
Make a Good Impression Quickly and Easily
Everyone judges you to some extent within the first few seconds of meeting you. It can take a considerable amount of time to overcome a bad first-impression. Save yourself the …