A pessimist is somebody who always sees the negative side. Pessimistic people expect the worst and are generally seen as unhappy, gloomy individuals. However, how thin is the line between a pessimist and a realist? Traits of Pessimistic People 1. Always expecting the worst This can relate to anything; the outcome of a job interview, [...]
Learning how to put yourself first sounds easier than it is. Our culture tends to reward selflessness, and most of us feel guilty about prioritizing our own needs over those of other people. However, never looking out for yourself is a fast-track path to burnout. Let’s take a look at little ways you can adjust [...]
When someone is fishing for compliments, it means that they are intentionally saying self-deprecating things or belittling their achievements, expecting you to say something nice to them. Everyone likes to feel good about themselves, and I am sure we are all guilty of fishing for compliments from time to time. But why do we do [...]
A lack of empathy makes it hard to engage in a meaningful relationship with a person. Being empathetic is an innate human quality, whereby we can appreciate the feelings of other people, regardless of whether those feelings also affect us. What about those who lack empathy? Why do some people lack empathy? Being unable to [...]
Pride is the great quality of appreciating your successes and having confidence in your endeavors. However, when does pride become toxic and become a manifestation of arrogance? Could the proud person you know be just conceited? Do you sometimes feel that your significant other isn’t proud but has reached the tipping point of becoming arrogant? [...]
Being ghosted is not a great feeling. Ghosting is when a person you have been dating, usually at an early stage of the relationship suddenly starts ignoring you. They don’t reply to messages, perhaps even block you and effectively turn into a ‘ghost’. So how do you know if your boyfriend or girlfriend is ghosting [...]
We have all dealt with nosey people in our lives. Some individuals just don’t have a sensitivity filter. We see this all the time: Direct questions from people you don’t know Intrusive or highly personal conversations that do not feel appropriate Controversial statements made to elicit a response So how can you manage nosey people, [...]
Asking for help is not as easy as it sounds. Having to ask someone to help you can feel like it indicates vulnerability, and being unable to cope by yourself. However, no man is an island and looking for help is to open yourself up to the support of people around you. Here are some [...]
