The victim mentality is a malignancy feeding off neglect, criticism, and mistreatment. This feeling can become a way of life. Are you a perpetual victim? At the moment, I’m feeling like a victim. People keep calling me, texting me and I can’t get any work completed. I feel like I’m…
Overthinking is a part of life that many people have to deal with on a regular basis, and a lot of those find this constant over-analysis to be a hindrance. Classically, the process of overthinking has been considered negative for a myriad of reasons, but that doesn't necessarily mean the…
Have you ever felt that you are living a life meant for someone else? The following warning signs might mean you should make your own dreams a priority. Often we can find ourselves living a life that was not quite what we wanted or expected. This can happen because of pressure…
Everyone is a little egocentric. Experts say that being a little egocentric is healthy. Well-adjusted human beings learn to manage it when they become adults. Consequently, some people show more self-centeredness than others. You may have a friend who's more self-interested than most. How would you know if he or she…
Sandbagging is used in competitive sports, careers and even social situations. It’s a form of manipulation used to gain the upper hand, and it's subtly devious. I became familiar with sandbagging some years ago. This form of manipulation is unlike any other tactic used by narcissists and toxic individuals. In…
Why do we have repressed memories? Could it be that some experiences are just too painful that our minds seek to protect us by shutting them down? Experts believe that there is a common thread with repressed memories. When intense stress or trauma gets too severe, actual neurological changes happen…
Native American spirituality can guide us to reconnect with nature, the world and our spiritual side. Many people feel they have lost touch with themselves. Native American beliefs are both spiritual and cultural. Therefore, only those who have grown up or been taught within the culture can have a true…
When someone shows kindness or fairness, some or even most people try to take advantage of them, a recent study has found. One common goal that we all tend to have in life is the desire to achieve and succeed. Although this may seem like a great goal for all…
