Each of us has likely heard encouraging pieces of advice that actually made us feel worse. “Don’t overthink it, everything is going to be fine,” or “Don’t be sad, other people have it even worse!” Such phrases aren’t really helpful,…
If your friend or significant other is struggling through a tough time, it’s only natural that you get an urge to help, but sometimes we just don’t know where to start. There are certain signs that indicate your…
Being a perfectionist can often be deemed as a positive attribute. A person may describe themselves as having high standards, striving for excellence, and being hard-working. But in fact, there are 2 types of perfectionists — positive and negative. Positive…
We all want to live in peace with everyone else. And we often have to make compromises, while trying to be kind and polite. But very often, being good actually backfires because some people see it as a weakness and…
If you’re indecisive, often blame yourself, and have low self-esteem, it might be a sign you were raised by narcissistic parents. Such parents are controlling, often put the blame for their mistakes on others, and make…
During beach season, many of us may start feeling the mental pressure to do something about our bodies as we scroll through our social media feeds. Pictures, videos, posts, and articles suggest an ideal image of a summer…
If you notice that you often compare yourself to others and feel like they’re better than you, or you’re constantly scared to make a mistake and even fail — these might be signs that you have low…
There are many pros to having a friend of the opposite sex. Getting advice on how to woo a potential mate was considered very helpful by the participants of a study. The women also revealed that they felt their…
You may have heard that humans only use 10% of the brain, but this is actually a myth. The majority of our brain is almost always active, even during sleep. But it still plays tricks on us, even…
Many people feel confused at an interview because it’s not easy to get a prestigious job with a good salary. Especially taking into account the fact that employers can be really picky and use different tricks…
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