Anna LeMind's Blog, page 25
July 1, 2022
7 Lesser-Known Signs of Cyberbullying
Many of us have encountered bullies in our lifetime and we recognize the indicators. However, can you pinpoint the signs of cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is sending intimidating messages or other forms of threatening communication through electronic devices as a form of bullying. These devices include smartphones, tablets, and computers. Intimidating messages can come through social media, forums, […]
June 26, 2022
The Narcissistic Abuse Cycle: 4 Phases of a Relationship with a Manipulator
No one purposefully enters into a narcissistic relationship. We like people that make us feel good about ourselves. We are drawn to those who are friendly, generous and gregarious. We are programmed by evolution to be attracted to people that share common interests. And it is exactly these qualities that narcissists use to ensnare their […]
June 25, 2022
How to Deal with Empty Nest Syndrome When Your Adult Children Move Away
In the blink of an eye, your once small children will become young adults. Surprisingly, some of you will experience empty nest syndrome. For some of us, we’ve built most of our lives around being parents. This is true for both fathers and mothers. But when our children get ready to leave home, start their […]
June 19, 2022
6 Mistakes You Should Make in Life That Will Make You Stronger
This may sound strange, but it’s good to make mistakes. In fact, there are certain mistakes you should make in life to become stronger. People tend to look back on situations and think, “I should have made a different decision.” And, of course, we do this all the time, you know that saying, “hindsight is […]
June 18, 2022
6 Dark Fairy Tales You Never Heard About
What was your favourite fairy tale when you were a child? Perhaps it was Cinderella or Snow White? Mine was Bluebeard, a disturbing tale about a serial-killer king. This might explain my fascination with all things evil. But Bluebeard is just one of hundreds of dark fairy tales. Here are a few of my new […]
June 11, 2022
6 Examples of Double Standards in Relationships & How to Handle Them
Do you remember as a child being told “Do as I say, not as I do?” Do you recall how it felt? I bet you were confused, or even angry at the time. With hindsight and experience, it is easy to see why adults say this to children. It might be to protect them or […]
June 10, 2022
Innocent Guilt: 4 Ways Manipulators Trick You into Feeling Guilty & Lying
If you’ve been in the company of a manipulator for a long time, you will start acting in toxic ways yourself. For instance, you will lie about innocent things. It’s called innocent guilt and it’s a real thing. You see, there are four main levels of guilt, but they do not include innocent guilt. Natural […]
June 4, 2022
8 Ways to Learn to Think for Yourself in a Conformist Society
We all like to think that we are individuals, capable of free will and independent thought. However, the fact is humans inhabit groups, and there’s an evolutionary reason for this. Our early ancestors formed groups as a matter of survival. In modern society the groups we join or naturally inhabit inform others of our identity. […]
June 2, 2022
These 9 Careers Attract Dark Personalities the Most, Studies Find
Here’s something you’ve probably never considered before: dark personalities, such as the psychopath, narcissist, and the Machiavellian, are drawn to certain career paths. The first thing I would like to stress is that choosing a career type does not automatically place you in the dark triad of personality types. However, these personality types do fare […]
May 25, 2022
16 Signs of a Toxic Workplace Many People Ignore
It’s nigh on impossible to find the perfect workplace in this day and age, but it’s important to know how to spot a toxic workplace and get out of there fast. The longer you stick around in a stressful, unpleasant workplace, the harder it is to leave. Also, the longer you do stay the more […]
