January 21, 2022 — 11:04 AM A little bit of bloat here and there is common—but being used to it and welcoming it are two totally different things. So when someone offers up strategies for minimizing bloat, we’re taking notes. Which is exactly what happened during our new video series, Expert Insights. In the series,…
Intelligent, discerning, logical, and innovative – these are all words that describe the INTJ personality type. The word “intense” also comes to mind. INTJ anger can definitely be that. But the trademark stare on their face when they’re quietly simmering can be just as intimidating. So, how do you know if what you’re seeing is…
How do you comfort someone who is hurting? Maybe they lost a loved one recently and unexpectedly. Or perhaps they’re going through a painful transition. The thing is, you’re at a loss. You don’t know what to say when someone is sad. Even when comforting a friend or family member, you feel useless. What if…
There are days when you just don’t believe in yourself. You don’t even like yourself. Maybe you’re having one today. It seems everyone is better than you in some way – smarter, more attractive, more accomplished. A tidal wave of low self-esteem washes over you. You can’t stop wondering if you’re worth anyone’s attention, praise,…
Most of us need reminders of how valuable it is to make time for self-care. If you’re here, maybe you need those reminders daily – because someone or something else always needs your attention. Early on, the world trains us to put the urgent before the important. And self-care is just not critical enough—until it…
Every day is a fresh start — an opportunity to give life another go and try again. As such, waking up to a loving and encouraging message from your significant other can be a significant boost and help you start the day on the right foot. Not only is it lovely to receive them, but…
Welcome to our collection of 35 quotes about toxic family, each written by a soul with a unique insider’s perspective. If you’re here, you can probably add to this list with insights of your own. If you’re looking specifically for leaving toxic family quotes because you’re ready to go after a life of your choosing…
Maybe you’ve just started dating a new guy, and romance is blooming, or you’ve been with your partner for a few months (or even years). No matter what stage of a relationship you’re in, there’s always more to discover about each other, particularly when it comes to your sex life. That’s why I’ve created this…
The most popular blog post I’ve published was one called “‘I Hate My Mother.’” A half million people, searching for that phrase, read it. And what percentage of the whole did that half million represent? How many millions of people hate one of their parents, or one of their siblings, or someone else in their orbit? In polite conversation, including internal polite…
I’ve been through a lot of illness in my life. When I was 19, I had Hodgkin’s disease. A few years later, I had rheumatic fever. I had breast cancer two years ago and had a double mastectomy. After the chemotherapy, my neck hurt so much, I couldn’t hold my head up. I’m 56 and…
