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How to deal with a drama queen | Healing toxic relationships

Are you dealing with a toxic drama queen in your life? Is it possible to heal toxic relationships, or should you just dump your drama queen friend, lover or collegue? Let’s find out what a drama queen is and does, and how you can deal with them!

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Learn to break your bad habits with 13 self control techniques

Learning to break your bad habits can feel like a challenge but with these 13 self control techniques you’ll be well on your way to self-mastery. Start the process of work on the self and see your relationships, mental health and wellbeing improve.

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The power of showing up and saying ‘yes’ to life

Have you been saying yes in your life, and showing up? Imagine what could change if you committed to your goals and dreams in a positive way? Here are some practical tips for you to become more engaged in your day-to-day life. Let’s go!

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Is everything going to be OK?

So, is everything going to be OK? Can you use these challenges you face to change your future? Let’s explore the idea that you might be about to make a personal breakthrough.

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Your lip fillers look terrible: An argument against lip augmentation

Millions of people are now injecting hydraulic acid into their lips at a cost of hundreds or thousands of dollars, in the name of “natural beauty”. Here’s why I think your lip fillers look terrible.

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What is the hottest age for a man?

So, what is the hottest age for a man? Let me start out by telling you that it’s not your age or looks that makes you hot. What makes someone attractive is their energy: their spirit, their intelligence, their kindness and emotional strength. However, I have found that many people land on my blog looking […]

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What makes someone attractive? Social media, vanity & insecurities

Is social media causing you to be more insecure about your attractiveness? Here’s how to let go of your insecurities and ego to live a happier life. Why are young adults so vain now, and is it causing them to be more insecure?

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How to argue effectively and why you need to learn

It’s important to learn how to argue effectively, especially on social media. Many people have lost the gentle art of philosophical, respectful debate. Find out how and why to argue more effectively on social media, how to avoid trolls and how to get your points across.

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Pro Ana websites and the dangerous culture they instilled

I hate to admit this, but I am going to. I used to be obsessed with Pro Ana websites. If you don’t know what that means, that’s probably a good thing. Pro Ana is short for Pro-Anorexia, and in the late nineties and early 2000s, these abounded on the web on sites such as Live […]

Let go of anger by being conscious of your emotions

Let go of anger by being conscious of your emotions

Being angry is making you suffer and it could get worse, until it destroys you. You can learn to let go of anger by using several techniques that could make you feel instantly better.

8 worst stresses during the holidays and how to cope with them

8 worst stresses during the holidays and how to cope with them

What are the most common stresses during the holidays? From family politics to FOMO, here’s how to cope with holiday stress. “Because the holiday season often requires us to keep track of and pay attention to a greater number of responsibilities than usual,” explains Harvard Medical, “the brain’s prefrontal cortex goes into overdrive. Dealing with […]

Dealing with trauma: How do I react when I’ve had the shock of my life?

Dealing with trauma: How do I react when I’ve had the shock of my life?

Are you dealing with trauma? The good news is: you will be ok. Things will improve; you will get better. Your “circumstance” will get better… a professional or personal setback is just that – temporary. What bad things can happen? What if you are made redundant from a job? What if you are forced out […]

Critical thinking | Why being critical is not the same as criticism

Critical thinking | Why being critical is not the same as criticism

Not enough people today employ essential critical thinking skills. Often, people are too focused on simply agreeing with popular ideas, and going with the pack, for fear of being seen as someone who “criticizes”. As I have said before, people tend to criticize those they admire, but there is a difference between being critical and […]

Stress Junkie? Here Are Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Stress

Stress junkie? Here are natural ways to get rid of stress

Yes, there are many natural ways to get rid of stress, and I have tried them all! I write about stress quite a lot because I am a self-described “stress junkie” who comes from a family of high-achieving, alpha-type stress-heads. Often people who are perfectionists, tend to stress out. They have high expectations of themselves, […]