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September 22, 2023
24 Best Tip for Networking Anytime, Anywhere
When you learn how to network, it doesn’t just improve your career—it improves your personal life, too. The best networkers don’t just have amazing businesses and careers, they have amazing friendships and are always at the front of the line for new opportunities.
Networking is the practice of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with people, whether they are in your industry, field of interest, or broader social circles. Whether you’re schmoozing at an industr...
23 Essential Body Language Examples and Their Meanings
Learning to decode body language is powerful and one of the most important nonverbal communication skills.
This guide is your key to reading people AND having confident body language.
In this article, we’re going to cover the essential must-knows to mastering your body language skills.
Before we dive in, be sure to take our body language quiz here to find out how good you are at reading body language!
What is Body Language?Body language is the science of nonverbal sig...
September 21, 2023
170 Good Conversation Starters For Texting (in Any Situation)
With over 23 billion text messages1https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeste... sent daily, it’s safe to say that texting has surpassed phone calls and e-mails in our daily lives. But texting doesn’t have to be tedious or brief.
Replace the mediocre “Hey” or “What’s up?” with one of these intriguing questions or prompts to create a more meaningful discussion.
But first…
General Conversation Starters for Texting...How to Tell if Someone is Lying: The Ultimate Deception Guide
Did you know that some of us can be lied to as much as 200 times per day1https://www.problemsolved.com.au/lets...? But fear not—you can learn lie detection, just like any other skill.
I’m here to let you know that anyone can tell if a person is lying.
All it takes is knowledge and a little bit of practice. In this master guide, I will show you:
The most common lying mythsHow pathological liars lie (and serial killers, too)How to tell if someone is lyingThe 3 ty...September 20, 2023
How to Journal: 5 Pro Tips and 40 Prompts to Get You Started
Journaling can help you unravel complex emotions, thoughts, and feelings as you move towards action.
Let’s take a look at the benefits of journaling, various styles of journaling, and how to build one of the best habits into your life!
6 Different and Unique Ways to JournalWhat’s the best way to journal? If you’re new, try out a few different approaches before you decide which one you resonate with most.
Remember, journaling is supposed to benefit you. Don’t stick with a method b...
September 18, 2023
What is The Mandela Effect? (63 Interesting Examples)
Have you ever been absolutely certain about a past event, only to find out it never happened the way you recall?
You’re not alone!
From misremembering iconic lines in movies to recalling historical events incorrectly, the Mandela Effect showcases the unreliability of our memories. Stick around as we delve into the science behind this bewildering experience!
What is The Mandela Effect?The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon where a large group of people remember something differently than...
September 15, 2023
150 Best “Fun Facts About Me” (Both Professional & Personal)
You sit down at an interview, Zoom meeting, or dinner party and get asked to share a fun fact about yourself. Should you talk about your biggest accomplishment or hidden talent? Should you tell that funny college story or a childhood secret? What “fun fact” should you share that won’t sound boring or braggadocious?
If you have no idea what to say, here are the best ideas for the next time you get asked to share “fun facts about me” at work, school, or a social group.
3 Quick Tip...20 Signs of a Respectable Alpha Male (With Real-Life Examples)
Have you ever heard the term alpha ...
September 6, 2023
How to Manage Mental Load: 10 Strategies to Achieve Balance
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, many people are burdened by an invisible yet pervasive weight known as “mental load.” This cognitive and emotional burden is often paired with managing multiple responsibilities and expectations at home and in the workplace.
From juggling household chores and childcare to handling professional commitments and personal well-being, a mental load can overwhelm you, stressed, and depleted.
In this article, we delve into mental load and explore e...
Relationship Anxiety: 21 Signs and How to Cope
You’re having trouble getting to sleep. Again. Your mind is racing around the conversation you and your partner had earlier today. Did you say the wrong thing? Why didn’t they kiss you afterward? Do they want to break up?
If you experience relationship anxiety, this might be a familiar situation. You crave connection and security and constantly worry that your partner will lose interest or leave you.
Relationship anxiety is something many of us deal with. In this article, we’ll go over th...
