But when someone you love is angry with you, you hear it in their voice and see it in their faces. And, ready or not, the tears come in a sudden, powerful wave. Your eyes burn, your lip trembles, and you can’t keep your voice even to save your life. You’d give anything to know how to stop crying when mad and maintain your composure. Is it even possible? Yes, it is....
If so, you are one of the rarest personality types of all. INFJs make up about one to three percent of the total population. That means when someone becomes involved with you, they are connecting with a unique, perceptive, complex, and sometimes mysterious personality. As an INFJ, relationships are especially important to you, so it’s essential that you understand yourself and what you need in a partner. Your personality type definitely influences how you relate to other people, and understanding your type can make a huge difference in your choice of friends and romantic partners....
I’ve achieved things I wanted to achieve. And I’ve challenged myself to push a bit harder, to stretch myself, and (for the most part) to finish what I start. But I’ve not been one to sit down at the beginning of the year and think, “OK, what do I want to achieve personally and professionally this year and how am I going to get there?” And obviously if I wasn’t writing firm yearly goals, I wasn’t conducting quarterly reviews of my progress and analyzing my results....
The Myers-Briggs type indicator has four personality dichotomies that comprise one’s personality. Your personality type is often reflected as a series of four letters. The four dichotomies include: 1-Your favorite world: Do you tend to focus on the outer world or more on your own inner world? This is called Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I). 2-Information Gathering: Do you focus on the basic information you take in with your senses, or do you prefer to interpret and add meaning?...
Over the past few months, something bad has been happening here at Live Bold and Bloom. Some kind of virus infected my site. (Don’t worry. All is well now.) A message in Portuguese would pop up when you’d click on a post directing you to a nasty download, and it wouldn’t allow you to read the post or navigate away. It was just annoying at first, as it happened occasionally and required a quick fix from my tech support person....
Focusing on gratitude can negate feelings of resentment and entitlement and foster feelings of positivity. Studies show that even months after writing a simple appreciation quote or journaling feelings of gratitude, people’s brains are still wired to feel especially thankful. This is because gratitude habits have a self-perpetuating nature. The more you practice gratitude, the more you can enjoy its many benefits, such as an overall feeling of well-being and happiness....
More and more adult children are sharing a roof with their parents. Sometimes it’s a matter of economic logistics because the cost of living has risen exponentially, but wages haven’t increased in decades. Other times it’s a matter of senior-care costs. Families consolidate when elderly parents have reached the “need help” stage of their lives. Whatever brought you back together, it works best to have a set of rules for adult children living at home....
Whether the person you’re thinking of is a former boyfriend, a girlfriend, or bestie, you want to know why they ghosted, though you doubt you’ll find any satisfaction in the reasons they might offer. Right now, more than anything, you want to know why they’re suddenly back and wanting to spend time with you again. What did they miss that they can’t get with someone else? And should you give them a second chance?...
Both of you meant those words sincerely, but as time goes by, the joys and hardships of life can make spouses grow indifferent to their relationship. You can avoid a slow slide toward taking each other for granted. Marriage goals can help you maintain the magical spark that ignited your romance in the first place. Setting marriage goals helps a husband and wife orient their lives around each other instead of drifting apart....
Whether you’re looking for a good woman or you want to become one, welcome to the ultimate list of ideal woman characteristics. Those words “ideal woman” don’t mean perfect because none of us are. And I can already hear you pointing out how subjective the word “ideal” is. You’re not wrong. But when it comes to a life partner, some qualities are more critical than others. And those are the ones we’ll focus on in this post....
But if she’s been giving signs she wants to be your girlfriend, you may not be sure how to recognize them. What if you’re only seeing what you want to see? How will you know when she is ready for a relationship? If she’s giving signs she wants to be exclusive with you, reading this post will give you the tools to recognize those signs and respond to them appropriately....
Seeking a close partnership should not have to conflict with your needs. Becoming one as a couple means holistically knowing yourself, understanding your personal and emotional needs, and being able to communicate them to your significant other effectively. It isn’t always easy to understand what your boundary issues are and how to communicate them. We’ve created a relationship boundaries list to help you on your path to a loving and healing cohabitation....
What do you do to remind yourself that you’re worth a regular and meaningful investment of time and energy? On the flip-side, what do you do to remind others in your life that they’re worth your time and energy? I bet you’re quicker to invest in others than in yourself. Call it a gamble, but if you’re reading this article, you probably know what I mean. Investing in yourself usually takes a back seat to investing in the people you love the most....
You’re doing actual research (albeit informal) on daughters who disrespect their mothers, wondering if there’s something you can do to change your relationship for the better. Before you blame yourself for everything going on in your daughter’s world or for the apparent change in her attitude toward you, we invite you to look through the collection of rude daughter quotes further down. How to Use These Disrespectful Daughters Quotes If you’re vacillating between “My daughter is disrespectful, and I’m tired of it!...
These health benefits aren’t limited to just improving one’s social skills, there are physical and emotional benefits as well. If you feel like it is time to increase the amount of gratitude that you show your loved ones, using quotes from famous people that have been impactful enough to be passed on can be an effective method of doing so. Here are 37 quotes that may feel inspiring for you to share with the people in your life who continue to help you and who are generous with their time, money, or ideas....
So it’s time to boost your self-esteem. Besides, self-assured people perform better professionally and socially and are generally more comfortable in their own skin. A sense of mental peace comes along with self-esteem — in addition to a handful of physical benefits. How do you develop a sense of self-worth? One way is by journaling and thinking about the topic. To that end, let’s explore some open-ended questions about self-esteem and confidence....
Why would a family member, someone who is supposed to love you, want to spread unkind gossip about you? We feel your pain. Discovering that you’ve been disparaged or dissected is an atrocious feeling. So we’re here to boost your spirits with a few dozen validation quotes to help you realize they’re the problem, not you. After all, gossiping about family members behind their backs is just mean. If you have questions or concerns, be mature and talk it out instead....
Ever wonder why cafes pair coffee with desserts? It’s because they complement each other. The bitterness of the coffee brings out the sweetness of the dessert, and vice versa. What does that have to do with resilience, you say? Well, the thing to remember about life is that the ups and downs go hand in hand. You can’t appreciate the good without the bad, and you can’t endure the bad without the confidence that it will lead to something good eventually....
You’re not alone. Yes, it’s a beautiful experience, but it can also be one of the most stressful, irritating, and uncomfortable times in your life. But never fear: solutions abound. Yes, a (semi) blissful pregnancy is possible if you cultivate a positive mindset. We don’t expect you to deny the aches, pains, anxiety, and worries. But applying a few tips and tricks — like implementing a pregnancy mantra — can elevate the experience....
Repetitive negative thoughts cultivate limiting beliefs and prevent you from living your best life. Luckily, the opposite is also true. You have the power to create whatever reality you desire. If you’re dissatisfied or want something different or better for yourself and your life, know that you absolutely can achieve it–as long as you believe in it. What Are Affirmations for Shifting? In broad terms, shifting describes the change from one reality to another....
