Have you ever woken up after dreaming about being chased or attacked? These are common recurring nightmares that most of us will experience at some point. All people dream and many of us have nightmares at some points in our lives. But what if you have recurring nightmares with 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…
In our current society, we have more choice than ever – but do we have true freedom? Many elements of our society seem more like a form of modern slavery. Modern slavery might be a strong word, and I am not comparing our suffering to that of actual slaves. However,…
It’s hard being a perfectionist. Everywhere you go you see mistakes, things out of order and it affects you on a deep and personal level. You can’t help but react when you see something that is not perfect, whether it is out of your control or you feel you can…
When you live with the symptoms of depression and anxiety, some days are darker than nights. There are ways to survive, however. The known symptoms of depression and anxiety can range from hopelessness to crippling fear. It can be almost impossible to get out of bed sometimes. It's not about being…
Social gatherings, in general, are not an introvert’s strong point at the best of times, but there are certain ones that prove more intolerable than others. 1. Office Parties An office ‘party’ is an introvert’s living nightmare: one of those social gatherings that are inextricably linked with your survival. There’s no…
No one likes to be the subject of criticism. It challenges our sense of self-belief and can leave us feeling belittled and judged. There are some people, however, that relish being criticized, that look forward to a challenge and do not take criticism to heart. These are the mentally strong.…
I get tired of hearing the statement: step out of your comfort zone. Why is this necessary to be successful? A comfort zone is a nice place. It’s where I have my television, my computer, and my headphones. My comfort zone is also a place that is highly guarded and I…
