Not only does it have the power to improve your sense of self-worth and ability to appreciate the world around you, but practitioners also enjoy several scientific benefits. As such, let’s look at ways to establish or enhance your weekly gratitude routine. Then we’ll close with a list of Thankful Thursday inspirational quotes. What Is Thankful Thursday and How Is It Beneficial? Before we jump into the “hows,” let’s look at the “whys....
Your hair would never be ruffled by extreme heat, extreme cold, or other stresses to your tresses. But when you travel frequently, you don’t really have much time for a full-blown hair care routine. All you can do is grab the best dual voltage curling iron you can find, and use it in a way that’ll transform your hair from flat to fab. What is a dual voltage curling iron, and why do you need one?...
Simply letting your guy know that you are thinking of him and that you care about him can go a long way. If you’re in a relationship with a man and want him to feel cherished and appreciated, try sending a few personal messages each morning. To spice up your relationship, consider sending him flirty texts to make him smile or good morning messages that will keep you on his mind all day....
Look at these specific emotions and ponder the idea for a second: Anger Rage Embarrassment Jealousy Guilt Shame Resentment Hurt Insecurity Anxious Rejected Judged In situations when you’ve felt these emotions, consider how they impacted you and the outcome of the event that produced them. These strong feelings blind you to anything else, especially rational thought. You’re so overwhelmed you can hardly think at all. When you feel anger or rage, it’s all you can do not to scream your lungs out and pummel something (or someone) until your knuckles bleed....
Both have the power to make your life better than it was before. But each brings something different. If you enjoy romantic fiction, you know about the “friends to lovers” trope. It’s a popular one. But you want to know what makes platonic love different from romantic love. And can you have both at the same time — with the same person? Read on to find out. What is A Platonic Love Relationship?...
You’d cringe just looking at him because he seemed so shy and uncomfortable. Maybe he was a little overweight, had a bad complexion, and just seemed a bit dorky. He was sometimes the target for teasing or behind-the-back cruel comments — comments that didn’t go unnoticed by him. He sat alone at lunch. He walked the halls alone. He never attended social events. Even the teachers stopped calling on him in class because he so loathed having the spotlight on him for just a few seconds....
Nervous smiling or giggling is often a way people fill the awkward silence they feel in a social situation. Or maybe you’ve struggled to hear what someone was saying to you but felt too timid to admit you didn’t hear what they said, so you just offered a nervous smile and light chuckle. Psychology researchers have listed humor as one of the most mature defense mechanisms that people use when they are experiencing levels of anxiety that are unhealthy....
Type A people are known to be high achievers who like to be in control, while Type B people are less competitive and more relaxed. But did you know that there is also a type C personality as well as a type D? Types C and D are two of the four primary personality and behavior groups defined by the DISC personality theory and assessment (explained below). Type C Personality Traits As a quick overview, are some of the traits of a Type C personality that you might recognize in yourself or someone close to you:...
And now, you’re psyching yourself up for a confrontation, telling yourself, “I’m done being nice.” Unfortunately, just telling yourself that won’t change anything. If you’ve gotten used to being too nice to others, no matter what the cost to yourself, you’re in for a challenge. You’ll need to get to the root of your own conciliatory behavior before you can make real and lasting changes. Read on to learn how....
Have you been seeing them and feeling the worst effects of a one-sided relationship? Maybe you’re thinking that if you prove your worthiness, the person you’re in love with will finally see you as the one they’ve been looking for. Maybe they will, but you don’t have to put your life on hold until that happens. If unreturned love is holding you back, you can see it for what it is and break free from it....
Breadcrumbing is something self-centered people do when they feel a need to keep someone on standby. You’re the one they call (or text) when they’re not enjoying the company of someone they’d rather be with. But how do you know you’re being breadcrumbed? And what can you do when you recognize the breadcrumbing signs? What Is Breadcrumbing? Before you can recognize those signs, you need to have a clear idea of what breadcrumbing is and what it looks like....
It’s not always easy to find the right words to express what you’re thinking or how you feel about her. You’re not alone in this desire. And fortunately, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to show your girlfriend how much she means to you. Wherever you are in your relationship, some things do bear repeating. It doesn’t mean you have to use the same words, though. To help you out, we’ve created this list of romantic things to tell your girlfriend....
Perhaps you’ve been together for over 20 years. Or it’s something in-between. Whichever the case, you like making your man laugh and are searching for some “funspiration!” Well, you’ve landed in the right spot. Because today, we’re laying out 101 humorous things to say to your boyfriend to make him laugh. Some of them are appropriate for long-time partners. Others are great for people in new relationships. Pick what works for your situation!...
We applaud you and your kindness. Second of all, we get it. Sometimes, finding the perfect words to express your feelings can be downright excruciating — because writing emotional, authentic missives is hard! So today, we’re breaking down how to pen a heartfelt thank you letter to a friend. Then we’ll wrap things up with a few examples. Why Should You Send a Thank You Letter to a Friend? Friends are hard to come by....
You know what I mean — every time you ask her what she wants or needs (hoping to evoke some hints for a gift), you get, “Oh, there’s nothing I really need.” You want to get a gift that will make this important woman in your life excited and surprised or at least amazed by your thoughtfulness and creativity. You’d certainly like gift-giving to be a bit less laborious and confusing....
There’s nothing funny or clever about dogmatism and what it leads to. So when a new friend shares a personal motto that makes you laugh, it puts you at ease. Clever mottos can achieve what religious fervor never could: a unity worth having. In support of that, we’ve collected 19 of the funniest mottos for you to enjoy. We hope you find at least one you’ll be happy to share....
You have some ideas, but you’d like to see a more expansive list of your options. You want a project that’s just for you — something that reminds you of what you’re good at and what you love. Keep reading to find a list of 47 of the best hobbies for stay-at-home moms (SAHMs). Which one will you tackle first? How Do Stay at Home Moms Stay Busy? “Is that a trick question?...
You’ve read articles on time management, and you’ve made changes in your daily routine to minimize wasted time. But then you hit a slump (as we all do) and end up kicking yourself for lost time. Sometimes all you need are some hard-hitting and relatable time management quotes to inspire you and get you back on track. 54 Time Management Quotes Take a moment to read and reflect on the following quotes....
This seemingly simple question may not be as simple as it sounds. Psychologists, philosophers and some of the world’s greatest minds have been pondering this question for centuries. Carl Gustav Jung, a renowned Swiss psychiatrist believed that all human beings are guided by four main psychological functions: sensation, intuition, feeling, and thinking. Some years later, a mother and daughter duo, Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers developed what is now known as the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a predictive questionnaire designed to determine which primary psychological functions guide people to explore and understand the world around them....
Since your choice of words and overall message depend on the nature of your relationship, you’ve probably already found hundreds of ways to say it. But sometimes, when the day you’ve had makes it harder to come up with the right words, it helps to have a list of thoughtful good evening messages to use. We hope you find some new favorites in the list below. You’ll find them grouped according to their recipient and general mood....
