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When you freely write in a journal, you allow yourself to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Writing down your feelings can be incredibly helpful when working through personal issues or trying to grow as a person. Many people need help thinking of probing and engaging topics and questions for a self-development journal. That’s where our journal prompts for self-growth come in – to help you on your journey of self-discovery....

When they say, ”I’m going to…” start exercising, eat healthily, get organized, read more, etc., they make it happen. But when you try to go after similar goals, it’s a different story. You might be able to stick to them for a while, but then, somewhere along the way, you always lose your motivation and quit. When that happens enough times, it’s easy to get frustrated and discouraged. But creating and sustaining good habits doesn’t have to be so difficult and painful....

We found 11 relationship compatibility tests to help you answer that question. Partner compatibility — even with couples who get along most of the time — isn’t a given. And taking a couple compatibility test can highlight the strengths and weaknesses in your relationship. A well-designed test will help you both understand the unique challenges you face if you decide to move forward together. Start with the one that calls out to you the loudest....

You’re face-to-face with someone, and you really do want to have a pleasant conversation with them (or maybe you’re eyeing the exit). But you just can’t think of anything to say. And as you see the expression on their face change from friendly and open to awkward and uncomfortable, you feel worse. You don’t know what to talk about. Yet you’ve faced more daunting challenges and triumphed. Ready to have the same success with sticky social situations?...

Over the years, I’ve read hundreds of the best self-help books and have written a dozen or so myself. Some of the most profound “aha” insights in my life have come as a result of what I’ve learned from these amazing self-growth books. I firmly believe you should never stop learning and growing as a person. In fact, I like to challenge my own beliefs and assumptions and read the ideas and perspectives of others in order to stretch myself....

You have finally found someone you can call your own, and you’re on cloud nine. Everything is new and fresh, and you can’t get enough of each other. But it’s essential to ground your feelings in reality when leaning into a new relationship. Figuring out if your significant other is truly in love can help you to understand where the relationship is heading and how to proceed accordingly. Quizzing your boyfriend can help you to get a sense of his true feelings....

Is he trying to tell me it’s over without actually saying it? Humans have agonized over these questions since the advent of coupling. To be sure, wondering whether your relationship is sinking or simply transforming into something more mature is an all-consuming stress to carry around. So to help you better assess your situation, today, we’re unpacking signs the relationship is over for him. Typical Phases of a Relationship Breakdown People cite denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance as the five breakup phases....

But it’s not always easy. When you’re faced with a challenge to your social skills, do you act like a cornered wolf and clam up, or do you try to be kinder and make the other person feel comfortable? Are you a curmudgeon who takes out your negativity on others because being kind feels like letting down your guard? Being a nicer person doesn’t just make you more likable and appealing to others....

Marriage counselors give you strategies for resolving conflict and building a stronger relationship. They also cost a lot and take time from your busy schedule. Marriage counseling books offer the same tactics taught by professional counselors. You can find ways to strengthen your marriage without spending a fortune on in-person counseling sessions. What Is a Good Book to Read About Marriage? We don’t need to tell you how many marriage books there are....

One moment, you’re sure he’s into you; the next, he is as cold as a winter’s night. You may ask yourself, “Is he playing me?” The truth is usually more complicated than that. It’s likely this guy is figuring out his feelings for you and giving you mixed signals. But what if you better understand the telltale signs a guy is playing it cool? Knowing them is the key to reading through his behavior and discerning if he is romantically interested in you....

As you’ll see with the collection of painful love poems in this post, there are many contenders for that mark of distinction. If you’ve ever written a, you’ll find plenty here that resonates. Even if you learn to let go of the people you love most, time doesn’t always ease the pain of losing them. Can Love Poems Be Sad? As human experiences go, love can be plenty sad. So can poems about love – but it’s all about the context....

You may not know the term, but if you’ve encountered one, you will never forget this toxic personality. Like all personality disorders, narcissism lies on a spectrum with various degrees of intensity and dimensions. While some narcissistic traits are commonly seen in adolescents, this doesn’t necessarily indicate that the individual will end up meeting the criteria for this disorder as an adult. However, of those who do develop a narcissistic personality disorder, some lie on the far and most dangerous side of the spectrum which classifies them as “malignant narcissists....

Compliments should mean something—to both of you. If you’ve been overusing a compliment because you can’t think of anything new that says what you feel, we’ve got a whole list of one-word compliments for you to try. We bet you’ll find some new favorites that describe your special person to a T. 31 Of The Best One-Word Compliments The best one-word compliments are those that say what you want to say in a way that reaches the heart of the one you’re complimenting....

Your motivation tank is dangerously low, and your current mood isn’t exactly fit for public consumption. Basically, you’re bored out of your ever-loving mind. So how can you turn things around and rev those proverbial engines? It may sound silly, but reading quotes about boredom may do the trick. It’s a mindfulness activity with the power to center you in the moment and fill you with energy. Essentially, it’s a way to break the boredom loop....

Not just fleetingly happy but deeply content with your life? Have you figured out how to maintain that contentment so that it’s the undercurrent that runs through all of the ups and downs of daily life? Finding the key to happiness isn’t about finding external things, events, or relationships that boost you up. It isn’t about attaining more money or power. Real happiness, the kind that brings you a sense of inner peace and well-being in spite of outer circumstances requires new mindsets and habits....

If you don’t know what they’ve had to overcome, why should you listen to them? Arnold Schwarzenegger’s personal achievements — combined with the challenges he’s faced to reach his goals — make him a positive role model for many. And if you’re inspired by his example, these famous Arnold Schwarzenegger quotes may give you just the push you need to tackle your next challenge. Famous Arnold Schwarzenegger Quotes “Help others and give something back....

Fake friends are easy to find, and most of them will hang on until they get what they want from you — or until they realize they won’t get that after all. But how do you tell fake friends from real ones, before they betray or abandon you? The fake friends quotes below can help with that. Written by people who’ve learned the hard way how to spot a poser, they can help you find out who your fake friends are....

This is where I was last year, and it was frustrating. I was bored with running, and some issues with my knees and shin splints kept me from upping my game with it. I felt like it was no longer doing anything for my body because I wasn’t challenging myself or using any new muscles. This is when I discovered rebounders. Rebounders are mini-trampolines made for adult use that are a surprisingly versatile and fun tool to use for working out....

How does it relate to your strengths and weaknesses? People who like orange enough to consider it a favorite color share some, if not all, the traits described in this post. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that everyone is unique. You bring your own energy and experience to this color. So, what does it say about you that you don’t already know? The Orange Personality People with an orange personality tend to be energetic and passionate....

We all have our quirks and eccentricities, but sometimes it can be hard to tell if we’re just being ourselves or we’re just weird. It’s even harder when you feel like you’re the only person who sees the world in a certain way and others don’t seem to understand you. If you’re worried that people think you’re weird, let’s explore what it means, some reasons why people may think you’re weird, and whether or not it’s a bad thing....