How many times have you shown up late somewhere and blamed traffic? Traffic is such an easy thing to blame when you rush into work ten minutes late. But is it really traffic’s fault that you’re late? Blaming others for your own misfortunes–whether it’s another person or an external circumstance–is an easy way to outsource … Read more
This article was provided by Scott Colby of Say It With Gratitude . Scott is on a mission to make everyone feel appreciated through the power of gratitude. He spreads his message to individuals and businesses with thank you cards, T-shirts and live experiences. To learn more, check out his free report, 29 Ways To Use … Read more
Picture this: You just got a promotion at work, and are so proud of yourself because the long hours and late nights have finally paid off. But your co-workers don’t seem to be so proud of you. They may even be talking about “favoritism” or some “unfair” advantage. Have you ever been in a situation … Read more
Guilt is something we’ve all experienced at one point or another in our lives. If you’ve ever said or done something to hurt someone else and then experienced emotional distress, that is guilt. But do you know how to deal with guilt? Sure, it’s appropriate to feel guilty after doing something that deserves remorse, but … Read more
Do you ever feel distressed after being around other people? This might be because the people you are with have negative attitudes. Human happiness largely depends on the quality of relationships because we are chiefly social creatures. In fact, there is evidence of our social nature everywhere. Why do you think falling in love is … Read more
There is a saying that you are supposed to trust your gut. You should particularly trust these feelings when it comes to other people. If you get the feeling that someone doesn’t like you, you may wonder if you should actually trust this feeling. Ideally, people would come out and simply say what is on … Read more
If you are meeting someone for the first time, you might be wondering how you can get to know them better. While there are generic questions you can ask them, you might be looking for ways to get to know that person on a deeper level. That’s why in this post, I will share a … Read more
One of the best ways to get to know someone better is by asking open-ended, deep questions. Even though many questions might sound generic and it may only incite small talk, the responses are usually very revealing. They give you a glimpse into a person’s true nature. Sometimes, answers to personal questions will even reveal … Read more
Understanding. Great thinkers and philosophers have been trying to understand themselves, their relationships, life and the reasons “why” everything else exists since the dawn of time. The first cave paintings were expressions of, “why am I here” and “what does it all mean”. Looking for quotes from these great thinkers about understanding yourself is just … Read more
Life is a gift. When we embrace all that life has to offer, we can achieve success both personally and professionally. One way to do this is to surround ourselves with love. Love with a romantic partner, love for family and friends, and love for living life to the fullest. When we set our goals … Read more