Tips on how to make friends, build trust, and form bonds with the people in different areas of your life, including social circle and workplace. Articles about recognizing and handling toxic and negative people among your social connections.
Social Anxiety is a disorder that impacts more than 20 million people. While many people with social anxiety are also introverts, it is not exactly the same thing. An introvert might be able to interact socially with no fears or anxiety; they simply need enough personal time to recharge after doing so. With the social anxiety disorder, sufferers have a deep-seated fear that…
Removing dream killers from your social circle will allow you to progress to your desired destination. These are the people who hold you back. If you’re looking to make a difference in the world, you’re on an admirable quest. You want the things that you do to benefit not only yourself but those around you. Ambitious dreams take this concept to a global scale. Do…
This is a person’s life and sometimes they need to take a stand. Even though they have no control over the things done to them, they can choose not to be lessened by them. They can decide not to let the opinions and actions of others occupy their mind and heart. They have control over who they stand beside and who to let…
Introverts are known for being shy, socially anxious reclusive; however, this isn’t necessarily true. Sure, some people may also have these traits but more often than not, it isn’t the case. The real defining point of whether somebody is an introvert or an extrovert is how they gain their energy – around people or alone. Introverts prefer to spend their time alone to…
Not every person in your life you consider to be your friend is indeed a true friend. Being let down by people in your life is the only way to learn that you shouldn’t rely on others. Unfortunately, it’s inevitable. We all get let down at some point in our lives and those we thought were friends, didn’t have our best interests at…
You can do a lot of things to improve your mood and your overall well-being, such as using Himalayan salt lamps and developing a meditation practice. But did you know that being a sports fan can actually be good for you also? The benefits aren't just in the excitement of watching your team win. There are many benefits in cheering for a team,…
Comparing yourself to others can leave you drained, unhappy and ultimately insecure in yourself because you’re looking at the things that they have, that you don’t, instead of focusing on the positives you have yourself. In today’s society, it’s easier than ever to compare yourself to others around you. Making yourself feel this way has hugely negative effects that you may not even…
Perfectionism... A negative trait that turns a person into an obsessive neurotic. How pessimistic!! Why not look at the good side? For example, better and more polished work results, greater organization skills and much more. If you come to a dentist, it'll be better if he checks all your teeth for cavities not just treats the aching tooth, right? And the same with…
When thinking of our five senses, the four most popular ones come to mind: sight, hearing, smell, and taste. But people don’t often realise how imperative touch can be to us, as humans, and how non-sexual touching at the correct time in the appropriate place can have a strong psychological effect. Here we present you 6 psychological effects of non-sexual touching: 1. Money…
Oh, those fall feelings... Growing up, I hated Fall, with a passion. Really. Worst. Season. Ever. Anyone else shares my childhood repulsion of those times when the weather turned cold, pools closed for the season and then there was that dreaded first day back to school? Yet, as the calendar pages have flipped many times over, a switch in me has also flipped,…