Books The 12 Best Books on Body Language to Buy in 2020 Our society is more prosperous and richer by the day. The wealth we are creating (inadvertently) pushes us further and further away from living in small communities, villages where everybody knows everybody else. When humans were surrounded by 100 to 200 people, you could rely on your subconscious m Written by Carmen Jacob February 17, 2020May 21, 2020
Books 18 Best Books on Finding Your Passion and Purpose in Life Are you there yet? Do you know what your purpose in life is? Have you discovered what you love doing and what are your passions? Purpose and passion are two words that define and influence the course of your life the most. Passion makes you enthusiastic about being alive. Purpose shows you the path Written by Carmen Jacob January 29, 2020January 29, 2020
Books The 19 Best Anger Management Books (to Read in 2020) There is anger, and there is rage. Anger eats you up; rage eats up you and everyone around. Discover in this article, 19 of the best anger management books that can help you take control of your anger. Many people come to me to help them with all sorts of issues, but I had only ... Read more Written by Carmen Jacob January 27, 2020January 27, 2020
Books The 22 Best Positive Thinking Books (to Read in 2020) Discover in this article, 22 of the best positive thinking books so that you can change your mind and take more advantage of the splendors of life. Positive thinking is not a theoretical philosophy, but a way of life. It can sound a bit disheartening that we must learn how to think positive because Written by Carmen Jacob January 22, 2020January 23, 2020
Books The 32 Best Books on Confidence and Self-Esteem to Read in 2020 Did you know that low self-esteem and lack of confidence can make you feel unsafe and lonely? The same goes the other way around as well. Feeling lonely or unsafe can lower your self-esteem and confidence. These four things (self-esteem, confidence, feeling unsafe and lonely) are interconnected, dec Written by Carmen Jacob January 22, 2020January 24, 2020
Books The 17 Best Books on Critical Thinking (to Read in 2020) The aim of improving your skill of critical thinking isn’t just to be able to reason and give logical arguments about a subject skillfully; your goal is to get to the right answer, to make the right decisions and choices for yourself and others. Critical thinking helps you: First, improve the qual Written by Carmen Jacob January 17, 2020January 23, 2020
Quotes 100+ [MOST] Inspirational Thank You Quotes to Use When Saying “Thank You” Isn’t Enough Today | Spiritual | Life’s Blessings | Motivation, Strength, and Inspiration | Past Experiences | Kindness and Sympathy | Gratitude and Contentment | Self | Family | Wife | Husband | Special Someone | Friends | Boss | Co-Workers | Teacher | Veterans | Caregivers | Volunteers | Birthday | W Written by Carmen Jacob February 3, 2020February 3, 2020
Quotes 100+ [BEST] Sister Quotes and Sample Messages Definition (having a sister) | Elder Sister | Little Sister | From Brother (To Sister) | To Brother (From Sister) | Funny | Birthday | Best Sister | Soul Sister | Sisterly Love | Friendship | Sisterly Bond and Relationship | Missing You | Losing a Sister | Inspirational | On Mother’s Day |Wedd Written by Carmen Jacob January 28, 2020February 1, 2020
Quotes 50 [HAPPY] Work Anniversary Quotes, Wishes, and Sample Messages General | Funny | Company and Business | Friends, Colleagues and Co-workers | Boss | Employee | Employee Loyalty | Milestone | Sample Card Messages | Memes | GIFs (General, Funny, Cartoons) Wishing someone a happy work anniversary is so relevant and meaningful. It’s one of the most fundament Written by Carmen Jacob July 17, 2018January 24, 2020
Health Work Best Ergonomic Home Office Setup in 2020 One of the lovely benefits of aging is waking up with new pains that you didn’t have the night before. Back when you were younger, if you hurt yourself, it was usually from something that you obviously did. “I hurt my knee playing basketball,” or “I really shouldn’t have lifted that heavy Written by Dr. Daniel Paull, MD January 17, 2020January 24, 2020
Happiness 50+ Random Acts of Kindness (The Ultimate List) We have collected a list of random acts of kindness to show you that spreading kindness isn’t hard to do at all. Theresa Siaw Community Activist | Owner, OMNI Medical Student Training Program Random acts of kindness that have made my day are always simple, such as a stranger buying me a cup of Written by The Editors December 11, 2019January 24, 2020
Happiness 21 Reasons Why Money Can’t Buy Happiness The sentiment that money can’t buy happiness has been around for decades. The challenge with "money can't buy happiness" is that it's only partly correct. The truth is money isn't everything, but it's something. Written by Carmen Jacob December 19, 2018January 24, 2020
Happiness How to Not Let Things Bother You In this article, you’ll discover How to Not Let Things Bother You, five things you should let go and be happier in life. There are moments in life when you need to take a decision: are you living in the past? Or, are you letting it go and move on? “I am not what happened ... Read more Written by Carmen Jacob February 23, 2018January 24, 2020
Career How to Respond to a Recruiter Email If Interested (Plus 9 Sample Answers) When a recruiter reaches out to you for a possible job opportunity, you definitely don’t want to miss the chance, especially if you’re interested in the job. Time ticks away, so you will need to give them a reply soon. But what if writing a response is proving to be more difficult than e Written by The Editors October 29, 2019January 24, 2020
Career How to Decline a Job Offer Due to Low Salary (Plus 8 Sample Answers) Declining a job offer can be a nerve-wracking ordeal, and even more so if you’re declining because of the salary. When it’s just not enough, you have no choice but to eventually let the hiring company know your hard-thought decision of rejecting the offer. But how do we approach the subj Written by The Editors October 29, 2019January 24, 2020
Career How to Follow up with a Recruiter (According to 15+ Recruiters) Is it ok to follow up with a recruiter after an interview? How do you do it properly? We asked experts to give us their insights. Caroline Stokes CEO, Forward | Podcast Host, The Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter | Author, Elephants Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligent HR Strategies to Save You Written by The Editors June 24, 2019February 17, 2020
Career How to Tell a Potential Employer You Have Another Job Offer Searching for a job is a delicate process. So what should you do if you have two job offers at the same time? Madelyn Mackie, CCMC, NCOPE Certified Career Management Coach | Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert It all depends on where you are in the interview process. If you have just made it Written by The Editors June 17, 2019January 24, 2020
Career 75+ Great Questions to Ask Your Mentor (The Ultimate List) Did you find a great mentor, but you don’t know what to ask them? Here are some good questions you might want to consider: Hannah Gentile Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach “What was the process you used to find your ‘why’?” This tells you a lot about how your mentor approaches m Written by The Editors June 6, 2019January 24, 2020
Career How to Politely Decline a Job Interview (15 Great Tips and Sample Letters) So, what do we do when that time comes? How should we politely decline the offer? Henry E. Goldbeck Certified Personnel Consultant | President of Goldbeck Recruiting Inc. Do it as soon as possible When declining a job interview, it’s important to do it ASAP to be respectful of the employer’s Written by The Editors May 16, 2019March 12, 2020
Psychology Personal Transformation Why Do I Push People Away and How to Stop It, According to 8 Experts Some individuals tend to push away the people who try to step into their lives. Sometimes even those who are already a part of their circle. Why? To help us understand why this happens and how to stop it, we asked experts to shed some light on this matter. Here are their insights: Anna Yam, Ph.D. . Written by The Editors September 19, 2019January 24, 2020
Personal Transformation How to Stop Being Critical of Others? (19 Expert Tips) Criticism is a form of control. The person criticizing hopes to either change the other person with criticism or make themselves feel one-up by putting someone one-down. Written by Carmen Jacob January 4, 2019February 22, 2020
Personal Transformation Why is Critical Thinking Important? In a time where limitless information is just a click away, how can you know what’s real and what’s not? We asked 22 experts “Why is critical thinking important?” Below are their noteworthy remarks. Christopher Penfield Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Sweet Briar Co Written by Carmen Jacob October 29, 2018January 24, 2020
Relationships Signs Your Ex Is Pretending to Be Over You, According to 6 Experts How do you know if your ex is just pretending to be over you? We asked experts to provide some signs to look out for. Celia Schweyer Dating Expert, Dating Scout They show off their new “person” and make sure you’re aware of it This is classic showmanship of a bitter ex. They want to s Written by The Editors August 13, 2019January 24, 2020
Relationships Signs a Man Is Falling in Love, According to 9 Experts How can you tell if a man is already in love with you? We asked experts to share their insights to help us figure out the answer to this question. Celia Schweyer Dating and Relationship Expert, Dating Scout He isn’t afraid to become vulnerable with you Men are taught to be stoic and to push ... Re Written by The Editors July 24, 2019January 24, 2020
Relationships How to Accept a Breakup You Didn’t Want and Move On (24 Great Tips) Getting over an ex can be difficult for some people. It might take months, or even years, to finally be able to move on. So, how should one accept the truth and try to move on with their life? Christine Scott-Hudson, MA, LMFT, ATR Psychotherapist | Owner, Create Your Life Studio Feel what you actual Written by The Editors May 20, 2019January 24, 2020
Relationships Why Do We Fall in Love with Someone? Here’s a question: Why do we feel an overwhelming emotion that makes us act like a complete fool? Some might say they fell in love because they felt a connection or some sort of similarity; while some might also say they felt somewhat comfortable being with a specific person. While falling and Written by The Editors April 29, 2019January 24, 2020
Relationships 28 Signs of Good Chemistry Between a Man and a Woman Good chemistry between a man and a woman doesn’t involve only sexual attraction. Good chemistry is also about the ability to connect on every possible level. Written by Carmen Jacob January 17, 2019January 24, 2020
Relationships How Many Dates Before First Kiss? Kissing on the first date is not for everyone. But then again, there’s no real magic number! Some say there’s no need to wait, while others say it’s smarter to test the waters first before going in for a kiss. We partnered with Branded Research to conduct a custom poll. They asked Written by Carmen Jacob November 15, 2018January 24, 2020
Career How to Cancel a Job Interview (with Examples), According to 15 Experts Sometimes life just happens. So when you have an appointment for a job interview, but you can’t make it in time, what should you do? To help you determine the right way to do it, we asked experts to share their insights on how to politely cancel a job interview. Let’s find out: Ron Auerb Written by The Editors June 2, 2020June 2, 2020
Career Interview Question: Describe a Situation When You Disagreed With Someone and How You Handled It Nowadays, being a great job candidate involves more than just possessing experience and qualifications. Hiring managers often aim to know how you usually approach conflict in the workplace since work often involves interacting with different people in various situations. So when a hiring manager ask Written by The Editors May 28, 2020May 29, 2020
Gifts Lifestyle 20+ Best Desk and Office Stress Relief Toys The best desk and office toys should not distract you from finishing a report or handling your day-to-day workload. Here are the best stress relief toys that will make your workday more productive! Natasha D. Oates Award-winning Therapist | Keynote Speaker, The UP Company, PLLC Feeling tied to the d Written by The Editors May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Career Work How to Stand up for Yourself at Work While it seems easier to avoid any potential work conflicts, being disrespected or disregarded at work may increase your stress and anxiety. If you ever feel like you’re being treated unjustly, you need to stand up for yourself. But, how exactly do you stand up for yourself at work? Here are s Written by The Editors May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Relationships How to Get Over Infatuation (According to 12 Experts) At some point in our life, we may have experienced being infatuated with someone. It’s blissful and euphoric, yet it can also be addicting and blinding. Without even realizing it, infatuation can take a toll on your life and cause an unhealthy mental situation. Here are some experts’ ins Written by The Editors May 27, 2020May 28, 2020
Psychology Personal Transformation How to Stop Being Cynical A cynical person will almost always choose to challenge, discredit, or disbelieve, even when there is no rational reason to do so. If you’d like to learn how to control this personality trait, here are some experts’ insights that will help guide your way on positive thinking and away fro Written by The Editors May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
Relationships Why Is the No Contact Rule so Effective? The no contact rule is a way of cutting off all communication with an ex for some time, so you can recover from the breakup and allow space for each other to heal. However, this can be a challenging method, especially since we can easily stalk and check up our exes via social media. But, ... Read mo Written by The Editors May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
Books 40 Best LGBTQIA+ Pride Books of All Time Stories are powerful. Fiction, memoir, and poetry have been essential to every liberation movement. Books offer both readers and authors a chance to engage, empathize, and imagine new worlds together. The history of queer erasure is vast, and still, today, though media is changing, LGBTQIA+ artists Written by Kalev Rudolph May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Personal Transformation 5 Simple Tips To Handle Boredom and Anxiety 1. How to handle boredom? First and foremost, boredom can be your friend or enemy. Boredom is often looked at as the bad guy, but in reality, it’s telling you to get-up and get painting, call friends and family, complete crossword puzzles, unfinished projects, read a book, do 10 jumping jacks, lau Written by Giuseppe Del Giudice, BS-Psychology-Life Coach May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Career Work 5 Benefits of Working From Home for Employees When most people think about working from home, they think of the basic comforts that make telecommuting such an appealing option: wearing whatever they want, being steps from their desk, drinking their own coffee instead of whatever that might be in the office break room. But there are additional r Written by Laura Spawn May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Psychology Parenting How a Narcissistic Parent Affects a Child How does a parent with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder hurt a child? This question asks many others: How does a lack of empathy hurt a child? How does attachment to a child only to benefit or aggrandize the parent hurt a child? How does seeing your child as an extension of yourself hurt the chil Written by Laurie Hollman, Ph.D. May 21, 2020May 22, 2020
Career How Far in Advance Should You Apply for a Job Knowing when to apply is a great way of making sure you’re opening yourself up to the plethora of available jobs. Why? It’s because some companies begin to seek applicants months down the road, while others start their recruiting process quite early. Determine how far in advance should y Written by The Editors May 20, 2020May 29, 2020
Career Best Jobs for Analytical Thinkers As an analytical thinker, your ability to deal with complex issues is invaluable in the workplace. However, with so many options to choose from, it can be challenging to decide which would be the right career for you. Here are some of the best jobs for analytical thinkers: Katherine Metres Akbar Pre Written by The Editors May 20, 2020May 29, 2020
Books 8 Must Read Books on Codependency Recovery Do you hang onto relationships you know are bad for you, but still hope they will work out? Do you have a habit of taking care of everyone else’s needs before your own? Do you feel like you are in charge of other people’s happiness? If so, then you might be codependent. In 20 years ... R Written by Ellen Biros, MS, LCSW May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Psychology Narcissist Versus Sociopath Versus Psychopath: What’s the Difference? In long and short term relationships, in the workplace, and in society at large today there is increasing concern about the terms narcissist, sociopath, and psychopath. Each are distinctive disorders significant not only to parents raising children who do not want their kids to grow up to have these Written by Laurie Hollman, Ph.D. May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Books 20 Best Books for Teachers on the Edge of Burnout Teaching is hard. Low wages, limited school resources, managing lesson plans, grading homework, and dealing with difficult parents–on top of a rigorous school week schedule–all add up to dissatisfaction, resentment, and exhaustion. Before you know it, especially if you’re new to teaching, you Written by Tiiu Lutter May 19, 2020May 20, 2020
Career How to Best Answer: “What Are You Looking for in Your Next Job?” One of the top deciding factors for hiring candidates is determining who among them is the perfect match for the company. That’s why one of the most common interview questions you may encounter is, “What are you looking for in your next job?” This is an excellent opportunity to sh Written by The Editors May 19, 2020May 20, 2020
Relationships 30+ Signs Your Ex Will Eventually Come Back If there’s still a part of you that keeps hoping for your ex to come back, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Although each situation is unique, there are some signs that might mean your ex is trying to get closer to you. Here are 30+ signs your ex will eventually come back, as discuss Written by The Editors May 19, 2020May 20, 2020
Career How to Best Answer: What Can You Contribute to This Company? If a potential employer or a hiring manager asks you about how you could contribute to or add value to their company, what’s the best way to answer? Here’s how to convince the interviewer that you’re the right candidate for the job position, as advised by experts. Alan A. Golik Exe Written by The Editors May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Career 15 Best Jobs Where You Work Alone Do you prefer working with other people? Or would you rather go for jobs where you could work by yourself? If you much prefer the latter, you’re not alone. People who prefer to work alone can still find jobs in nearly any niche. Here are some of the best jobs where you work alone. Mendy ... Re Written by The Editors May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
Relationships How to Stop Being Controlling in Your Relationship “Stop being so controlling!” If your significant other expressed this complaint your way, it might be time for some self-reflection. But how does one stop being so controlling in a relationship? We asked experts to share their insights. Dr. Margaret Paul Psychologist | Author | Relations Written by The Editors May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
Personal Transformation How to Stop Being Passive Aggressive At some point or another, we have exhibited this type of behavior, or have been on the receiving end of a passive-aggressive person. Learn ways to express anger in a healthy way and to stop being passive-aggressive, with these experts’ insights. Ritu Reimer, MA, LPC Licensed Professional Couns Written by The Editors May 13, 2020May 14, 2020
Relationships How to Deal With Disappointment in a Relationship No relationship is perfect. Sometimes the voice in your head starts saying things like, “Is this really how it’s supposed to be?” or “They’re not who I thought they were.” If you’re trying to figure out the best way to approach this situation, here are some Written by The Editors May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Career Work How to Apologize for Missing a Meeting We’ve all had that haunting feeling of embarrassment when we realize that we’ve missed an important meeting. So how do we apologize if this ever happened? Is there a proper way of doing it? We asked experts to share their insights. Patti Wood, MA Speaker | Trainer | Author | Body Languag Written by The Editors May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Career How to Tell If Your Phone Interview Went Well Just like with the usual face-to-face interviews, there is no sure way of knowing whether a phone interview went well or not. Still, it’s not impossible to assess your performance during the interview. There are some indicators that you can keep a lookout for to figure out whether the intervie Written by The Editors May 8, 2020May 15, 2020
Career Answering the Interview Question: What Is Your Work Style? When a hiring manager or a potential employer asks you questions about your work style, how should you respond? While this open-ended question might seem a little vague, it actually allows you to highlight how your work style is an excellent fit for the company you’re applying for. Here’ Written by The Editors May 6, 2020May 15, 2020
Psychology 15+ Signs of an Untrustworthy Person Untrustworthy people seem to find ways to sneak under our radars until they’ve caused us a significant amount of harm, leaving us frustrated that we did not see the signs of their behaviors sooner. That’s why we asked experts to share their insights to help us recognize certain actions a Written by The Editors May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
Psychology How to Deal With Critical Parents in Adulthood For some people, maintaining a good, healthy relationship with their parents can be challenging, especially when the parents are quite critical. In this article, we asked experts to share their insights on how to deal with critical parents in adulthood. Dr. Ramani Durvasula Clinical Psychologist, Au Written by The Editors May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
Personal Transformation How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You Emotionally Have you ever been emotionally hurt by someone and struggled to forgive them? When we are feeling hurt, forgiveness does not seem quite an option. But if you’re tired of letting negative thoughts occupy space in your head, and you’re ready to let go, forgiveness will come eventually. So Written by The Editors May 5, 2020May 6, 2020
Career What Not to Say in a Job Interview What you say and how you say things during an interview is crucial to helping the interviewer decide whether you are a good fit for their company or not. That’s why it’s essential to think carefully about the things you want to cover, as well as the things you should try to avoid saying Written by The Editors May 5, 2020May 6, 2020
