When was the last time you took inventory of all the things to like about yourself? If you’ve never done that, now’s the time to try. Or why else would you be here? After all, real humility is impossible without self-love. You can appreciate all there is to love about you without being arrogant or…
Manipulative people have an uncanny way of making us believe they are charming, supportive, and kind — until they aren’t. Recognizing the traits of a manipulator can be challenging when you first meet one. Although you’ve likely experienced manipulative friends or family, it can take a while before you realize what’s behind the charm. You…
What makes bitter people the way they are? You’ve run out of ideas on how to help someone in your life see things in a more positive light. The more you try, the more signs of bitterness you pick up in their words and behavior. You recognize the negativity at the root of everything they…
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it’s a quality that can make you feel alive and engaged in life. Curious people feel compelled to find answers, understand more profound meanings, and learn as much as possible about people and the world around them. And while curiosity can make life more interesting, there are a…
Was it something you said—or did—or didn’t do? (It’s usually that last thing). You can’t help noticing that your mother-in-law acts like she is married to your husband—as if she doesn’t trust you to be a good wife to him. And if that weren’t frustrating enough, your husband isn’t willing to talk to his mother…
What’s it like being a private person? If you identify as one, you might be inclined to weigh in on this. Or you might just keep your thoughts to yourself and see if any part of this post makes sense. We’ve identified nine surprising (or, at the very least, interesting) traits shared by private people…
The disrespectful spouse quotes in this post are a call to action. No woman should feel obligated to stay with a guy because he hasn’t physically abused her (yet). If you’re not married to him, you can say, “Stop disrespecting your wife!” though you might not expect much to change. He may not even see…
How do you know if you’re a mentally strong person? What qualities should you cultivate if you want to be stronger? You recognize strength in others. You’ve seen how they operate and what makes them stand out. But when you ask yourself, “Am I strong?” you’re just not sure. Let’s start by asking what it…
How do you apologize when someone won’t talk to you? Maybe you’ve tried already, but they’re just not having it. Saying sorry to a friend when they’ve shut you out is agony, not because of the apology but because of the pain you’ve caused—and because nothing you say seems to matter. It may matter more…
Everyone needs at least one day of the week to recharge for the days ahead. If Sunday is a day off for you—and the days afterward are not—a self-care Sunday could change everything. Whatever day you pick, though, you now have our list of 29 self-care day ideas to choose from. Plan your self-care day…
