6 Weird Things Covert Narcissists Do (and How to Respond)
The term “narcissism” generally refers to somebody who is highly self-absorbed. However, to be diagnosed with a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), a person must satisfy specific criteria. People with narcissistic personality disorder have an inflated sense of superiority over others. They are self-centered and manipulative, with grandiose beliefs about their own importance and self-worth. These […]
Read more...Normalizing Green Flags in a Relationship
When attempting to save or enrich their relationships, most people focus on what needs to be improved. While it is critical to be aware of potential red flags in your relationship early on, it is also essential to be mindful of green flags or signs that indicate that your relationship is going well. Such “green […]
Read more...The Secret to Creating Conscious Love
The success of a relationship depends on many factors, both personal and interpersonal. Our cognitive biases, self-sabotaging beliefs, and learned behavioral patterns all strongly influence the success of our relationships. To have a happy, thriving relationship, you must nurture it by establishing mutual understanding, trust, love, and support. Couples who love consciously share similar relationship […]
Read more...4 Tips on How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Relationships
Self-sabotaging behaviors are unhealthy patterns that can create problems in day-to-day life and cause emotional distress. Many self-sabotaging behaviors can prevent you from reaching your goals and cause difficulties in your relationships. These self-destructive behaviors are often unconscious and therefore difficult to recognize. But some of the most common forms of self-sabotage involve: Self-criticism Procrastination […]
Read more...How to Leave an Abusive Relationship: A Step-by-Step Plan
An abusive relationship is any relationship that involves physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and control. So, abusive relationships are not just limited to physical abuse. Any relationship that makes you feel insecure, unhappy, frightened, and drained is a toxic, abusive relationship. A toxic bond in an abusive relationship can cause you to doubt your reality […]
Read more...High Functioning Codependency and the Importance of Setting Boundaries
The line between care and kindness and codependency is sometimes blurred. While it is normal to be invested in the lives of those we care about, how do we know when or if we are overly invested? How to know whether your relationships are reciprocal or you are doing more than your share? Are you […]
Read more...9 Signs of Narcissist Love Bombing
What’s better than being swept off your feet by passionate and loving words and actions when your first meet someone? Being showered with love and attention in the beginning stages of a relationship feels so good. You don’t want your new relationship’s honeymoon phase ever to end. Not to spoil the fun, but be on […]
Read more...9 Signs of Narcissist Hoovering & How to Respond
A relationship with a narcissist usually feels like a never-ending walk on eggshells. This is because narcissists have exaggerated feelings of self-worth, always putting their needs first. As a result, they commonly display self-centered, controlling, and manipulative behavior, demanding excessive attention and admiration. Narcissists need someone to blame for their problems and failures to admire […]
Read more...Learning How to Value Yourself in the Workplace
We all have things we need to improve. A healthy understanding of your weak points can help you overcome difficulties, learn from mistakes and improve. So, if you struggle to value yourself in the workplace, know that you are not alone. Most of us experience limiting beliefs about our worth or competence from time to […]
Read more...How to Surround Yourself with Positive People
Social interaction and connection with others are among essential human needs. Various studies found that social connections, love, and intimacy are the factors that mainly contribute to happiness and personal satisfaction. Still, it seems that despite the genuine need to connect, a significant number of people feel extremely lonely and isolated. According to Cigna’s extensive […]
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