Emotional

“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” ― Oscar Wilde

60 Big And Small Things To Be Grateful For Every Day [Even When Things Are Tough]

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THIS IS A WONDERFUL DAY. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS ONE BEFORE. 60 BIG AND SMALL THINGS TO BE GRATEFUL FOR EVERY DAY [EVEN WHEN THINGS ARE TOUGH]

It is easy to find yourself engulfed by hate, dread, or regret as you complain, fear, or reminisce about something bad in the present, future, or past. Whilst those responses and reactions are natural and normal, they are not always productive or healthy for you.

You might have been told about the many benefits of gratitude, and how the habit of gratitude changes your life, but still find yourself struggling to think of things to be grateful for.

Things to Do Before Getting Back With Your Ex: Tips on How to Talk to Them About It

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Relationships are not always perfect. The problems that might have led to your breakup were probably the ugly parts. Nevertheless, the good experiences can create nostalgia, and get you running back to your ex. 

It’s normal if you feel like getting back with your Ex-lover, chances are they want you back too. Nevertheless, you should take certain precautionary steps to avoid getting hurt, or hurting your ex again.

Friends With Benefits: The Truth About Having A Physically Intimate Relationship With A Friend

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Friends with benefits (FWB) is a type of relationship where two people are physically intimate with each other, but they’re not committed to each other like partners are. People involved in a FWB relationship enjoy spending time together but do not have plans of getting married, building a house and raising children together, or any of such things. There simply are no strings attached.

Sharing Secrets With Friends: Why, When, and How To Share Sensitive Information.

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We are called social creatures for a reason: Talking to others is how we organise our thoughts and moderate our emotions. When you are stuck in your head, it is easy to lose touch with reality – this could be by being overly fearful, confident, heartbroken, pleased, and so on. Talking to others – hearing their replies, or at least seeing their facial expressions – is how we know our thoughts are in line. Hence, without someone to talk to you cannot accurately/optimally approach reality. 

How to Stop Lying: 10 Steps for Overcoming the Habit of Lying

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According to research, disinhibited (or impulsive) and antagonistic (or aggressive) people are more prone to lie than any other group of people. Interestingly, those are also the two key characteristics of psychopathy. In other words, people with psychopathic tendencies find it easier to lie than others.

Yet, it is people with less emotional stability that go on to lie on and on to conceal information or to advance their own interests.

Resisting Money Obsession: 10 Steps to Appreciate Your True Value While Building A Meaningful Life  

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Imagine seeing your teenage friends living the complete opposite of your humble life. They seem to have it all together, excelling in their careers, getting hitched, building homes, splurging on whatever they desire, travelling to fancy destinations, and capturing those picture-perfect moments of their seemingly perfect lifestyles. It’s hard not to compare yourself, especially when society constantly equates your worth and success with the size of your bank account or the things you own. That wasn’t a mere thought experiment. It’s my story…

Askophobia: 5 Tips To Overcome Your Fear of Asking For What You Want

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Do you remember that thing you badly wanted but were too scared to ask for? Perhaps you wanted to ask for a raise, help, or even sex. Perhaps you knew there was nothing inherently wrong with the ask, and that a yes could be the best thing that would happen to you all day, week, or month, yet askophobia – the crippling fear of asking for what you want – froze you on your tracks.

Pistanthrophobia: Overcome Your Fear of Trusting Others With These 10 Tips

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Pistanthrophobia is the severe fear of not being able to trust others because you’ve been through some serious disappointments in the past or experienced some soul-crushing end of a friendship or relationship. 

People with pistanthrophobia have likely been burned before. So, they put up this massive wall around themselves because they’re terrified of getting hurt all over again.