When we think of evil people, it’s easy to get swept away by the extremes of human behaviour. I’m talking about serial killers or psychopaths. But evil people are not just prone to extreme behaviour. More to the point, good behaviour doesn’t suddenly stop where bad behaviour starts. I imagine evil to…
We all know a condescending person that loves to put others down, it’s time to learn how to deal with them. Condescending people are everywhere. Whether they think it’s funny, or maybe just don’t realize they’re doing it, it’s important to know how to handle the situation properly so they…
Do you know someone that just seems to irritate and wind you up for no reason? No matter what you do you can’t get on with them? Perhaps you wonder if it’s something you are doing that makes them act in this way? Well, I have good news and bad…
Introverts are not the easiest people to understand. Sometimes, their behaviors don’t make much sense. But at the same time, they are probably among the most genuine folks you’ll meet, and there are good reasons for that. In our society of all-consuming fakeness, introverts often feel like misfits and outsiders.…
On coasts around the world, fishermen fill their buckets with crabs and leave them unattended while they fish for more. These fishermen are not worried that their crabs will escape. The crabs police themselves, dragging down any would-be escapees back into the bucket. This self-sabotaging behaviour is called crab mentality…
If you’re tired of your toxic co-workers and want to deal with them once and for all, follow our tips to make your workplace the place you want to be (rather than have to be!). Toxic co-workers are, unfortunately, an occupational hazard, but when left unchecked, they can make an otherwise…
I’ve been around narcissists all my life, and I thought nothing could surprise me. But I am steadily being shocked by the weird things narcissists do. As always, I like to clear up the fact that we all reside somewhere on the narcissistic spectrum. It’s just that the mentally healthy…
Learning how to stop being toxic can only be accomplished by recognizing your toxicity, and practicing more positive behaviors. I can be toxic at times, and honestly, most of us can. But the first thing to do is take a deep breath. It's not the end of the world. I…
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I so mean?” Well, if you notice it, then there’s hope. The thing is, we don’t always know when we're being rude, but we can learn. Life is complicated. I believe I’ve said this a dozen times. But regardless, you have to understand…
Would you say that you are a nice person? What about being a kind person? Let's talk about these two similar characteristics and compare nice vs. kind. Is there really a difference between the two? It’s so common to say things like, “Oh, she is so nice.” However, this statement…
