Defensiveness At its core, defensiveness is a way to protect our ego and a fragile self-esteem. Our research team member Ellen Alley explains that our self-esteem is considered fragile when our failures, mistakes, and imperfections decrease our self-worth. In our work, the opposite of a fragile self-esteem is grounded confidence. With grounded confidence, we accept…
April 30, 2022 — 19:45 PM It’s hard to believe, but I’m getting married in one week. One week! We’ve spent over a year engaged, thinking and talking about this day, and it’s finally here. The music, flowers, and colors have been decided, and my dress is hanging on my office door. It’s all, in…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. April 30, 2022 — 16:14 PM Figuring out your Enneagram personality type can offer insight into the inner workings of you. The nine types each have their own way of…
Daily Horoscope Check for daily updates on your sun sign Current Events Moon phases, seasons, and other current happenings April 30, 2022 — 14:05 PM A few oddball mashups could leave you feeling hot and cold this week. Here’s what astrologers want you to know. Get ready for a blast of blazing heat this Monday,…
Plenty of vitamins and nutrients boast antioxidant abilities all on their own, but some of them do make impressive power couples. Zinc and magnesium? A fabulous duo. Resveratrol and piperine? BFFs. Some antioxidants should certainly stay in their own lanes (like, say, mixing topical vitamin C and retinol are a no-go), but you’d be surprised…
April 30, 2022 — 11:07 AM An essential vitamin with secret superpowers, vitamin C does more than it’s famed for. Found in citrus fruits, berries, peppers, and other plant foods, vitamin C provides your brain with the support it needs for optimal memory, cognitive function, and mood regulation.* It seems like vitamin C is the…
When you first met, your husband couldn’t get enough of you. He complimented you on how you looked. You caught him checking you out on occasion, and you had a thrilling sex life. Now that many years have gone by, you’re worrying your husband no longer finds you attractive. There may be a legitimate cause…
Your romantic relationship is where you’re supposed to feel cherished, respected, and loved. But what if your partner sidelines you and puts you and your needs on the back burner – behind a job, hobby, time with friends, or any number of other people and activities? That’s not the way it’s supposed to be, and…
What’s a deeper word for love? Is it hard for you to come up with sweet and powerful words to describe love for someone? It’s natural to want to tell your special person how much you love them, but sometimes you want to say beyond, “I love you.” If you have a large vocabulary and…
“Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.” ~ Plautus Urgency might have been the force that led you to success in the past. The urgency of creating actions aimed to win might have been an advantage that helped you stand out in the world of business. A sense of urgency may have accelerated your…
