How to be Unhappy
1. Complain all the time (It will make you miserable and drive your friends away.)
2. Bury your head in the sand and deny that you have problems (Avoidance won’t make your problems disappear!)
3. Constantly compare yourself with others (You’ll always feel inferior if you compare your weaknesses…
“It’s okay to change your yes to a no. Yes’s aren’t permanent. They’re something we choose again and again, each and every day. Something we have the right to recall and reconsider as soon as saying yes no longer feels conducive to our wellbeing and happiness. It doesn’t matter whether you said yes to a job, a date, a relationship, sex, a favor to a friend, a social endeavor, or a vow of silence — you don’t ever have to commit to something that forces you to compromise who you are and what feels right; especially if it’s something you agreed to under pressure, intimidation, or force. Changing your yes to a no might make people angry. It might hurt their feelings, cause them to see you as a flake, and result in lost connections. But if saying no means staying true to yourself, honoring your feelings, and making self-care a priority, it’s worth it. You are worth it. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.”
Qualities of an Attractive Personality
Someone with an attractive personality:
1. Is warm and friendly towards to others.
2. Is open and real
3. Knows their own strengths and weaknesses - and neither boasts nor puts themselves down.
4. Looks for the good in every situation, and is generally positive and optimistic.
5. Doesn’t…
Tips for Introverts in an Extrovert World
The Western world demands that we be extroverts. This can be stressful for an introverted person who feels she has to act, or change her personality. If you experience this, perhaps the following tips may help:
1. Most important, don’t feel bad about being an introvert. Be proud of who you are,…
How to Create a Positive Impression
1. Smile: People who smile are viewed as being warmer and friendlier individuals.
2. Be easy to impress, or to make laugh and smile: Others also worry about how people see them. If they think that they’re succeeding, then they’ll like you even more.
3. Show interest and liking through your use…
Low Basket with Handle 1999
Mary Jackson
Born: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 1945 coiled sweetgrass, pine needles, and palmetto 16 x 17 in. (40.6 x 43.2 cm) diam. Smithsonian American Art Museum (via Low Basket with Handle by Mary Jackson / American Art)
Tips for Coping with an Awful Day
1. Distract yourself. Let your mind wander and think about fun things you’ve planned; or watch a funny movie; or call up a friend.
2. Play your favourite music.
3. Try and balance out your terrible day by thinking of something that went really well (and maybe unexpectedly well) recently.
4. Try…
How to Deal with Emotional Manipulators
1. Don’t negotiate with them. For emotional manipulators, it’s all about having, exerting and gaining more power. So they’ll always push for more and they’ll never compromise.
2. Don’t engage with them. Don’t try to talk, or reason, or discuss some matter with them - as they’ll try to twist your…
“When you are attracted to people, it’s because of the details. Their kindness. Their eyes. The fact that they can get you to laugh when you need it the most.”
“There is nothing wrong with wanting attention. It doesn’t make you selfish. It doesn’t make you desperate or pathetic or weak. It makes you human. We all want to be noticed. We all need to feel seen and heard and valued. And we all deserve to have those needs met. You are no exception. You deserve to take up space. You deserve to be acknowledged and loved and cared for. You deserve to shine. Don’t let anyone, including yourself, convince you otherwise.”