Let’s talk about reactive abuse — or reactionary abuse. A form of gaslighting, reactive abuse is when one person intentionally provokes another into intense, adverse reactions. It can be emotional, psychological, or physical — and in many cases, reactive abuse is an unconscious, reflexive instinct. Is it harmful? What types of people engage in the…
Being interrupted is among the most frustrating communication experiences. It is important to let others finish their thoughts completely unless you have something urgent to say. Interrupting expresses a lack of interest or respect and stops people from sharing the end of their story. Realizing you have an issue is a long way from a…
The chemistry between two people can be very intense. You may feel your chemistry is off-the-charts but wonder if the other person agrees. Sometimes, you can feel something powerful only to realize later the chemistry was either manufactured or short-lived. There are signs that the chemistry between people is solid, deep, and real. You should…
When you’re meeting and dating new guys, it can be tricky to know who you can trust. He might say and do all the right things and meet your love vision (Little Love Step #2), but what if it’s just a well-rehearsed front? What if he doesn’t really like reading feminist literature or crocheting ponchos…
Whether you’re a writer, a painter, a gardener, a builder, or someone who loves cooking, creativity is an ember that lives within us, just waiting to ignite. For some, this ember is familiar and tended to often. For others, the ember rarely gets stoked. Navigating daily life within a complicated web of societal dos and…
Sixty-six percent of Americans don’t believe they can make a big impact in the world. That figure is according to Points of Light’s research on civic engagement. But what if I told you there are actually many ways to drive change? Today’s political climate can feel divided or even stagnant, but the truth is, you…
If you wish to live your best life, you must find ways to build your mental strength, which is essential to helping you live a good life. Just as you work out to stay fit and develop your physical muscles, you have to also pay attention to your mental health by employing cognitive tools and…
Aside from eating the right food, leading a healthy lifestyle, and working out, good breathing is essential in achieving good health. However, many people spend their entire lives coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and other related health conditions simply because they don’t know how to breathe correctly. How Do You Breathe? For most people,…
As a society, we are quick to attribute skills and success to natural talent or opportunities given to us. For example, we might say that a successful athlete was “born with a gift” or that a wealthy businessperson “came from a family of privilege.” While there is no denying that some people do have advantages…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ The food we eat has a big effect on how our body’s inflammatory system works. For example, foods high in carbohydrates have been seen to have an effect on raising the likelihood of chronic inflammation. On the other hand, low-carb foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and…
