For you, intrusive thoughts are just a part of life. Something good happens, and your mind immediately conjures up a horrifying tableau of disasters. But what if controlling your thoughts could change everything? When you learn how to control your mind, you can change how circumstances shape your present and future. You know the secret…
Do you know how to cheer yourself up when you’re feeling low? Some days it’s harder than others, right? And on those days, even if you know “I need something to cheer me up,” you just can’t turn it around. Perhaps you need something you haven’t tried before. You’re a creature of habit, but you…
Do you sometimes struggle with low self-esteem? Do you engage in negative self-talk and neglect to praise yourself or show yourself love? Women have so many demands on them — work, family and home responsibilities, children, and other commitments we make thinking we can and should do it all and do it perfectly. Then we…
What makes a word beautiful? Is it the sound of the word or its meaning? The study of the pleasantness or unpleasantness of the way words and phrases sound (regardless of their meaning) is called phonaesthetics. But I think the combination of sound and meaning is what makes for pretty words. Consider the word “diarrhea” which…
Do you know a woman who is self-absorbed, often cruel, jealous, and critical? She may be a narcissist. Female narcissists are often overlooked. Because they exhibit some of the same behaviors as typical teenage girls, female narcissists can go unnoticed and be passed off for simply being a “mean girl” — or a grown woman.…
There’s just something about rock music. It’s a unique genre that has grown to include a variety of styles. But the most inspiring rock songs have something in common: They all make you feel good. They inspire positive, motivating thoughts. We’re betting you have some favorite motivational rock songs that work like magic to get…
What does it mean when a guy says you’re awesome? There you were, just being your usual self, when this guy suddenly says, “Girl, you’re amazing!” I mean, on the face of it, he’s totally right. But what does he think it means? What’s the end goal here? Much depends on how well you know…
Existing only on the basis of looks Today’s society is obsessed with the way we look to others from the outside in. To defy the trend and be yourself requires a tremendous deal of bravery. I applaud people who make a statement of personal authority. However, it appears as though standing out in terms of…
Love, the age-old enigma For ages, poets and writers have attempted to define love, and the endeavor has recently drawn the attention of scientists. The majority of us intuitively understand what love is, and there is a link between our way of life and what we love. Humans cannot exist without love, which is why…
Without change progress is impossible “Without change, progress is impossible, and those who are incapable of changing their ideas are incapable of changing anything.” SHAW, GEORGE BERNARD For the majority of individuals, change carries a negative connotation. On a fundamental emotional level, we are creatures of habit and are drawn to what feels good in the…
