Self Improvement

When you see yourself becoming bitter, that should be an instant red flag to change. Where you live, the people you surround yourself with, and your activities all impact your overall outlook on life. Everyone has different goals and paths, but that doesn’t mean we all feel different about them. …

Narcissism isn’t nearly as common as people make it out to be. — We need to press the timeout — because it’s gotten out of hand. I’ve been blogging online for seven years, and few topics have enjoyed more popularity than that of the malevolent narcissist. The articles cascade across various blogging sites, generating huge buzz and, for some authors, great fortunes. Many…

We must exercise control over it so that it doesn’t rule our lives. — Anger management is important, and four simple steps can help. The first step is to take a deep breath and count to ten. The second step is to do something physical, such as going for a walk, hitting a punching bag, or dancing. The third step is to change your…

The Sound of Silence — If you’re wondering what the significance of AUM is and why I need to know about it, here’s a short explanation in which I’ve articulated my opinions. To begin, let me state unequivocally that AUM is not affiliated with any religion. It is the primordial sound of the Universe, pulsating…

#2: Trying to control your emotions — Unforutantely, most people don’t know much about their emotions — either how they work or how to work with them in a healthy way. As a result, they end up making the same emotional mistakes over and over again, leading to cycles of low mood, anxiety, procrastination, and strained relationships…

#1: Overthinking — We all want to be happier. But figuring out how to actually do it is tricky. Part of the reason is that we think too much about happiness as a function of more… More vacation time More money More acts of charity More meditation More time with loved ones Now…

If you have a negative mindset, you’ll become a negative person. — We’ve all got our unhappy moments. It’s not about not having them, it’s about how we deal with them. Bad things are only bad if you feel bad about them. Especially when you’re young, you worry about a lot of things: School Money Relationships Career opportunities Your social life But…

I’m always an unwitting participant in the narcissists’ fun and games — I have endless examples I could share to demonstrate the way my narcissistic mother and (most likely) narc sister abuse me. I have tried countless times to give my sister the benefit of the doubt. I thought since she became aware our mother was a narc and started showing disappointment…

And that’s just how Vernon Howard wanted it — By the mid-20th century, prosperity ministries and extreme motivational seminars created a chasm between the ideals and reality of popularized metaphysics and positive-thinking spirituality. Yet one of the most distinctive and skilled spiritual thinkers of the era deftly avoided this pitfall. He was a man who began his career in…