Have you ever found yourself faced with some incredibly pretentious people? Their lives are almost entirely fictional just to seem cooler, smarter, or somehow better in the eyes of everyone else. It’s human nature to want to be perceived as more impressive by other people. But the majority of us…
It’s nice to think you’re living your most authentic life, but that’s not always true. So many people live a fake life and miss out of the fullness of existence. An authentic life is the opposite of fake life, of course. When you live authentically, you live to your fullest…
Some people appear to be intelligent, but usually, these individuals are more ignorant than smart. There are ways to tell. Have you ever met someone who seemed to know everything? Well, if you’re a bit naïve or just young, you might believe the things they say. However, if you use…
Could you actually be living a lie? It’s possible that society's expectations have forced you to be something you’re not and live a fake life. I’ve been living a lie. Yes, me. In fact, on many separate occasions, I have lived different lies. Eventually, I’ve pulled myself free and thoroughly…
Some people aren’t as joyful as you think they are. Some of them are pretending to be happy and just going through the motions. I understand how easy it can be. I’ve pretended to be many things in my life, including a content individual. Although it’s clear now that I…
We all have met a person who instantly gave us negative vibes. We may not have even realized the reason why – we just felt it. That tense, uncomfortable feeling that makes you want to think up an excuse and get out of there. If you are sensitive to the…
Audrey Hepburn's quotes are not seen nearly enough. We’re all used to thinking of her as the wonderful film star who breathed life into films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Sabrina (a personal favourite, I have to say). But she was a smart woman on top of that and…
False confidence. It’s surprising how common it is these days. But just how easy is it to spot? Most of us can tell the difference between arrogant people and those that are assertive. There’s usually a difference. For example, arrogant people can tend towards aggressive behaviour if challenged. Assertive people…
It’s always best to flash a genuine smile, don’t you think? However, it’s hard to tell when the difference between real and fake happiness. Unfortunately, people aren’t as forthcoming as we once thought when we were younger. They rarely ever show us a genuine smile. They sometimes tell lies and…
It’s easy for someone to tell you who they are. However, you need to learn to read non-verbal cues if you want to see a person's true face. Non-verbal cues can help you learn who you’re dealing with in any given situation. Say, you’re in a relationship and you want…
