Toxic people drag us down with constant criticisms, negative attitudes and bad behavior. Some are deliberate in their actions, taking enormous pleasure from wreaking havoc, whereas others seem blissfully unaware of their negative impact. It’s difficult to walk away or ignore toxic people if they’re family members or work colleagues.…
We spend around a third of our lives at work, so it’s important to get on with our coworkers. But what if your colleague is threatened by you and makes your life miserable? How can you tell? Why do they feel threatened? Before we get into the reasons, here are…
You're in the right place if you’re wondering how to respond to the silent treatment. Your reaction to this treatment is key to retaining your emotional health. When some people respond to the silent treatment, they react in anger. Most times, there is no understanding of where the treatment comes…
Do you know how to deal with toxic family members? Is there someone in your family that makes your life miserable? Regular readers of my articles on Learning Mind may know I grew up in a toxic family environment. My mother was cold and abusive, scapegoating my sisters, ignoring me,…
Jealousy is a destructive, all-consuming, toxic emotion. It feeds paranoia, ruins relationships and has a detrimental impact on those it touches. Jealousy stems from insecurity, resentment, or covetousness. But how do you deal with a jealous person? Perhaps they’re passive-aggressive or always nitpicking what you do. Maybe they lash out…
Has anyone ever described you as a polarizing person? What did they mean by that? Is it a good or bad thing? Polarizing person definition Polarizing people have robust opinions they are not afraid of sharing. They can appear passionate and heartfelt, but also abrasive and arrogant. It all depends…
Emotionally intelligent people have an unseen arsenal. Well, they have the ability to logically charm and reason their way through almost any issue. I think the major trick used by emotionally intelligent people is self-control. They have so much self-control that negative situations don’t automatically shake their deepest feelings. Arguments…
Unhealthy pride can cause a rift in relationships and a toxic environment. But there are ways you can humble an arrogant person and improve interconnection. There are certain things you can do to humble an arrogant person. If you are humble, these things may come naturally. However, some people who…