It can be hard to get into a reserved person’s life. They keep to themselves and don’t feel comfortable putting themselves out there too quickly or too much. But they make excellent co-workers, friends, partners, and lovers for a variety of reasons. Why You Should Want To Get Into A Relationship With A Reserved Person …
Do you love your job but can’t stand your co-workers? Do you dread seeing Susan because you know she is going to talk your ear off about her personal problems when you just want to work? How about Karen, who gossips about everyone in the office, do you try to avoid her? And what about Tom, …
We’ve been taught since we were young to conform to the rules and be like everyone else. That’s why most people are scared to stand out from the crowd at work. But individuality and uniqueness are the very traits that boost people in their career and help them achieve the greatness they deserve. If you …
Whether you are being asked what makes you unique for an interview or you just want to explain to someone new what is unique about you, we’ve got some insights to help you explain your uniqueness. Besides saying that you were one of about 600 million sperms (all which were genetically different) that made the …
Sometimes we get into jobs that don’t satisfy us or make us happy. We hate going into the job. We complain when we are there. And we make ourselves miserable before, during, and after work. This is when we know it’s time to take action and start looking for a new job. We had skills …
My husband and I were watching The Handmaid’s Tale this past weekend, and we were struck by one of the things that June says to Moira when it seemed like Moira has given up and accepted her life as a prisoner and whore. June pretty much says, don’t let the bastards drag you down. Keep …
Whether you hate or love the term adulting, you have to admit that it’s catching on. And that’s not a bad thing. The more people focus on adulting the better. Because, when you are an adult, adulting is necessary if you want to reach your goals and be more productive. What Is Adulting? You are …
I come from a family who loves to gamble, and they all have their own little bad habit of trying to increase their luck while gambling. But, the truth is that it doesn’t matter how your legs are crossed, how many times you tap your fingers, or what bracelet you wear, luck doesn’t come from …
Some strangers are annoying, but you don’t have to deal with them on a daily basis, so they don’t really matter. You just leave the situation or fix it and then move on with your life. But, sometimes you have to deal with annoying people in your everyday life – like family, co-workers, or neighbors, …
Whether it’s your job that sucks or the people around you, it can be hard to cope at work when it’s difficult. There are many days that you may want to quit on the spot and there are many days that you may want to act so inappropriately that you could get fired. Calling in …
Everyone has an opinion. Many people think that their opinion is the right one, so they are pretty convincing when they give it to you. But that doesn’t mean that it is right for you. If you let their opinions stop you from doing things that you want to do, then you are letting their …
When I think of sociable people, I think of my best friend’s father. He will talk to anyone, anywhere, and he does it with good intentions, a sense of humor, and a genuine interest. Naturally, he is well liked by everyone he meets and he has a huge social life full of friends, fun, and …
For most of us, our arguments fade away into time and we lose the intensity and hurt we felt around them. But, sometimes there is one argument that won’t dissolve away. It feels like it just happened, and it can affect our mood, relationships, and the present moment in a big way. There is no …
Do you hide or run from confrontation? Is your fear of confrontation making you miserable in some way? It probably is. How do I know that? Because in order to express ourselves and create any change we want to see, confrontation is often needed. Not an angry confrontation, though. I’m talking about approaching someone and …
Throughout your day, people can hurt you through their words, actions, and behaviors. People you know and people you don’t know all have the potential to hurt you. When you get hurt, that can ruin your productivity and happiness for the day. Your focus can go completely towards the pain you are feeling. For many …
Relationships require nurturing. They need attention and communication. If you don’t nurture your relationships, they will die. You may not be as close as you once were or you may just lose the person altogether. This is true in romantic relationships, friendships, or family relationships. So, it’s important to want to work on nurturing those …
In order to enjoy work more, you don’t have to accept that work is hard, boring, or stressful and then find a way to deal with it. That doesn’t help you enjoy work at all! It’s really all about changing your perception of work and finding meaning in your work. When you can find the …
If you find yourself looking at someone and assuming that they have it all, then this affirmation is for you. It will help you develop the belief that things are not always as they seem. And it will help you avoid feeling jealous. Your Assumptions Are Not True I can’t remember a time that my …
You have some skills, admit it. You may be able to sing better than most people or you may be able to do tricks with a fidget spinner that other people can’t. Or, maybe you are really good at writing, comedy, drawing, helping other people, cleaning, cooking, gardening, or reading. A skill is defined as …
Whether you hate or love your job, how hard do you work? If you can honestly say that you put in a good day’s work, then this challenge is NOT for you. You already know the value of a hard day’s work. But, if you know that you are not living up to your potential …
I’m currently sitting in a coffee shop getting some work done. And, yes, I’m feeling very productive. I’ve always found that I’m able to get more done when I work out of my home office rather than my home office. I thought maybe it was because I didn’t have my dogs, TV, bed, backyard, and …