Your personality directly influences almost every aspect of your life, from your relationships to your career. If you have a strong personality type, you are likely self-motivated. You know what you want and do everything possible to achieve your goals. Unfortunately, having a domineering personality can also rub some people the wrong way. A strong…
Think of the last time you had to politely describe a person you didn’t quite get along with. None of the traits you named were 100% positive, but none were negative, either. The best word to describe them would be “neutral.” You like to think your delivery was neutral, too, but it probably wasn’t. (It’s…
You’re head over heels in love. And everyone loves a sincere and meaningful compliment. Think of how you felt the last time you received one. Special. Respected. Admired. Irresistible. You want to make him feel that way, too. So, look through this list of 115 compliments for men. You’ll find just the words or the…
Some people believe that having a reserved personality is a negative quality. But the truth is, there are plenty of benefits to being reserved and many ways to thrive in life with a personality that is more reserved than others. It can be hard to be the quiet one in the group, mainly because people…
A few months back, my mental health took a dive. I love my full life, my job, and my growing family. But I felt stuck. I was only seeing the negative in my daily routine. Things like to-do lists, cranky kids, and my tired body took center stage. And I found it difficult to find…
We all get burned out — regardless if you’re working for yourself or someone else. But, as Amanda Abella reminds us, this should not be the norm. The problem is that it’s hard to avoid burnout since we work a lot. Americans on average work 34.5 hours per week. Unlike our European counterparts, there isn’t mandatory time-off.…
As part of my well-being journey, I’ve picked three Microsteps that help me prioritize my physical and mental health. The first is to drink a glass of water every morning. I picked a beautiful glass that I fill every night and I have it next to my bed when I wake up. That way I…
In 2017, I slipped in my kitchen and herniated a disc in my back that ended up causing nerve damage in my foot. I had to wear a boot for four months, and when I finally got the boot off, they figured out that I had gotten a blood clot in that same leg. It…
It was March 13, 2020. My 43rd birthday, and the day the world changed for all of us. The kids were told they would be out of school for two weeks. As you know, those “two weeks” turned into almost two years of uncertain times with the coronavirus pandemic. Our senses were heightened. Stress levels…
Emotional discomfort is normal. However, it is often seen as a problem rather than a healthy part of human life. The pathologizing of emotional discomfort means people often think there is something wrong with them when they have strong emotions, and as a result, they consciously, or unconsciously, look to see how they can change…
