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How to Ignore People You Don’t Like in an Emotionally Intelligent Way

It’s not the best solution to avoid all confrontations, but there comes a time when you must learn how to ignore people in a polite way. Believe it or not, you can ignore people in certain situations. It all depends on the topic of the situation, the severity of the problem, and how close you […]

40 Brave New World Quotes That Are Scarily Relatable

I recently read ‘Brave New World’ by Aldous Huxley, and it left me with mixed feelings. But the most outstanding thing about this dystopian novel was its similarity with our current society despite the fact that it was written 90 years ago. It’s terrifying to realize how many things described in this book ring the […]

INFP vs INFJ: What Are the Differences & Which Are You?

Anyone who has completed the Myers-Briggs Test Indicator (MBTI) will be familiar with its testing method. You answer a questionnaire based on your preferences between two psychological choices. You end up with a 4-letter personality type. But can one letter really make a difference? Let’s look at INFP vs INFJ. You might think that because […]

5 30-Day Challenges to Do to Change Your Life in One Month

Whether you’ve tried one too many new year’s resolutions, feel like it’s time for a drastic change, or want some challenges to do to reinvigorate your life, a 30-day challenge is a great place to start! You can do pretty much anything for 30 days if you are committed to it, so it’s easier to […]

4 Struggles Only Ambitious People Who Are Naturally Lazy Will Understand

Are you one of those ambitious people who at the same love to just do nothing? I am constantly torn between wanting to go out and conquer the world and having an extra hour or three in bed. I am one of the most ambitious of people; I take on more work than necessary, study […]

How to Stop Ruminating: 7 Techniques That Work

If you’ve learned how to stop ruminating, I am impressed. Overthinking, planning, and worry can be a difficult habit to break. Did you notice that I associated ruminating with a habit? That’s because, basically, it is. There is nothing wrong with the emotions you feel, it’s about how far you’ll try and solve problems with […]

William James Sidis: the Tragic Story of the Smartest Person Ever Lived

If I asked you to name the smartest person who ever lived, you might say Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, or someone like Stephen Hawking. I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t know a guy called William James Sidis, and yet, this man had an estimated IQ of 250 to 300. The Tragic Story of William James […]

The Ugly Truth of Spiritual Narcissism & 6 Signs of a Spiritual Narcissist

Narcissism is an incredibly popular topic nowadays and it makes sense why. We can see it everywhere – on TV screens, in social media, and in our own lives. But there is also a tricky phenomenon called spiritual narcissism, which is lesser-known but equally important to talk about. Who Is a Spiritual Narcissist? It is […]

What the Habit of Saying Sorry Too Much Reveals about You

If you’ve done something wrong, it is natural to apologise. But, whilst some people find it hard to say sorry, others get into the habit of saying sorry too much. It’s easy to make assumptions about people who never say sorry when they are wrong. We assume they are arrogant, or perhaps they are narcissistic. […]

Don’t Be Fooled by a Narcissist: One Simple Thing to Do to Save Yourself

When you first meet them, a narcissist will be charming and impress you and will make you feel that you have just met the most amazing, interesting, confident, and powerful person ever and you will feel flattered to have their attention. Don’t be fooled. You have their attention because, like me, you are just the […]