They’re the words, “I’m sorry.” It’s so hard to admit you screwed up — and painful to realize you did something to cause someone else disappointment or suffering. And it’s even more difficult to acknowledge you let yourself down and fell short of your own standards of integrity, kindness, professionalism, or love. As hard as these words are to speak, they are two of the most important words to pass from your brain to your vocal cords....

From morning to evening, you can’t help but worry. Will you be able to get to work on time? Will your boss finally give you a raise after years of service? Did you say something to offend your friend, and if so, is that the reason she hasn’t been contacting you in a while? If you’re reading this, you can set your worries aside for the time being. Slow down, take a deep breath, and read through these quotes on inner peace by some of the best minds in history to help you find your calm center....

The challenge comes when the newness wears off and you become more aware of the exertion and less aware of its potential rewards. This is why creating good habits is essential to never giving up on your most worthwhile goals. But the words of others who’ve been where you are now can also help. Just knowing that others have felt the way you’re feeling right now can remind you of why you’re doing the work....

Either way, greeting people with Sunday blessings is a thoughtful way to spread the joy and offer love, reassurance, and inspiration. Our collection of 75 Sunday blessings covers all the bases, giving you just the words you’re searching for to express your feelings to someone special on this very special day. 75 Happy Sunday Blessings for Those You Love Sometimes we all need a little help and inspiration from what already exists around us to find the right words to greet people on Sunday....

Knowing that your words brought a moment of happiness to their day can uplift your own. Whether you’re married or just starting dating, you may want to know how to make him feel special over text. Your message could be full of cute things to make him smile or romantic poetry to make him swoon. We all have a different way of expressing our love. To help you write your own expression of adoration, we’ve curated a list of 77 sweet texts....

Over time, as the initial excitement fades, you might notice you are having sex with your boyfriend less often. This change is normal and to be expected. However, there is likely a problem if you frequently find yourself thinking, “He doesn’t touch me sexually anymore!” If your boyfriend is always disinterested or even completely avoids sex with you, that is something you need to address. Why My Boyfriend Doesn’t Want Me Sexually You might feel like your relationship is doomed if your boyfriend doesn’t want you sexually anymore, but that isn’t true....

That said, knowing you’re not alone doesn’t always make it easier to overcome embarrassment, especially when you’re trying to leave a good impression on someone. Fortunately for you, you’re about to learn nine simple and effective ways to forget an embarrassing moment — and even make some good come out of it. Yes, it’s possible. Read on to see how. How to Get Over Embarrassment: 9 Ways To Get Over An Embarrassing Moment No matter how mortifying your experience was, getting over embarrassment is not only possible but easier than you might expect....

A lot of us consider our planners an extension of our brains. Without it, our minds would be a jumble and life might become a disorganized mess. With a planner, you can download everything in your brain, set actionable goals, and be much more productive in much less time. Goal planners are unique because they allow you to organize your life while also helping you reach your goals. They also help you save time and maximize success by including scientifically proven goal-setting methods, activities, and unique structures for getting things done....

It’s gotten so bad you hear yourself justifying his behavior and questioning your own perception. If he says you’re “crazy” or “losing your grip on reality,” then maybe you are. Maybe he’s just the first one to notice and to care enough to say something. And if you can believe that, he can get away with anything. The abuser and the abused can be either male or female, so I don’t use the male pronoun to call out men in particular....

That is, we mistake how we understand things for the way that they really are. Our thoughts and feelings seem real to us, so we conclude that they must be true. But what if they weren’t – including even our most deeply held ideas and beliefs about ourselves, about others and the world? Let me show you how to separate reality from perception so that you can see things as they really are....

Either you have the personality and natural wit to make people laugh, or you were just one of the crowd laughing at the naturally witty people. Nothing is more cringe-worthy than someone who’s trying to be funny. They tell a joke that falls flat. They say something inappropriate in hopes of getting a laugh. Their timing is off, or they completely misread the audience. For those who aren’t “naturally” funny, the fear of being this cringe-worthy jokester is enough to keep you in the role of the straight man forever....

Why should they bother when they can simply keep their mouth shut and communicate all they need to say? The silent treatment is a passive-aggressive tactic people use in relationships when they want to punish or wound you. Either they can’t or won’t communicate their feelings maturely, so they clam up and leaving wondering what’s going on. Being on the receiving end of this behavior feels like you’ve been emotionally excommunicated....

And when you hate your husband, it’s much harder to see a silver lining to any of it. If you’re a woman thinking, “I hate my spouse,” chances are good you feel a lack of emotional connection with him, which undermines everything else. So, what can you do about it? Is Hating Your Husband Normal? If you’re here thinking, “I despise my husband,” you should know, first of all, that you’re not alone—and, second of all, that it doesn’t necessarily spell the doom of your marriage....

When I first boarded a plane across the ocean by myself, I realized all that I was leaving behind. The beginning excitement of my time overseas kept me distracted, but ultimately, it can begin to tear at the heart when your loved ones are miles away. I wondered how I could maintain emotional stability while being so far away from my family, friends, and my relationship. I suddenly had to learn how to manage llong-distance-relationship”>ong-distance relationships and feel secure on my own....

Or do you know someone who is? It’s not a pleasant thought. None of us want to identify as superficial people, because we all want to believe we’re more enlightened than that — that we’ve evolved beyond superficiality. Except we haven’t. We still make shallow assumptions about other people. And we still react to other people’s shallow assumptions about us with insults, sarcasm, or self-righteous anger. Fortunately, though, there are things we can do to help ourselves become less shallow and more like the people we were made to be....

It’s even harder to identify what matters most in life when you consider the bigger picture of an entire lifetime. There are so many obligations and responsibilities vying for your attention, not to mention the constant lure of entertainment readily available with your digital devices. Sadly, research shows the average person will spend over 76,500 hours on their smartphones over the course of their lifetime. That works out to just under nine years of your life staring at your phone....

The problem? You still love them. It’s one thing to accept they’re not coming back. But getting over an ex you still love… it’s complicated. You can’t help thinking of the good times. And what you really want is to make more of those. So, where do you go from here? How to Get Over an Ex You Still Love The end of a relationship is not an easy thing to accept; you might still feel obligated to put your relationship back together, even if your ex is moving in a different direction....

It has become rarer to see the smile of a loved one through games or face-to-face conversations. We should seek authentic connections with real people when playing games instead of relying on shallow games. Conversation games prove ideal for gaining real-life intimacy and help create a meaningful connection. Here are some fun talking games you should consider playing with your friends and family. (Sidebar: You may also want to check out these 35 Best Board Games for Couples)...

It moves us verbally and emotionally and has the power to lay bare the complexities of life’s ups and downs from different vantage points. Letting go of the past is a challenging charge, but poetry about moving on in life is a balm to help you navigate rough waters. As such, today, we’re celebrating 15 moving poems about letting go and walking forward with confidence. 15 Deeply Moving Poems About Letting Go Reading poems about letting go can give you the motivation and inspiration needed to move on in a healthy direction....

After all, digging past the outer layer of another human being is emotional labor. So today, in service of that work, we’re exploring relationship-building activities for couples. What Activities Bring Couples Closer Together? Though you don’t want to be too regimented when it comes to building a bond, there are plenty of trust-building activities for couples that can elevate a relationship to the next plateau. The key is to do things that help peel away the onion layers, allowing you to see the authentic person underneath the facade....