Defense / Threat Management

This article explores the challenging phenomenon of individuals who take pleasure in suffering and enjoy giving you bad news. With tips for coping with these difficult situations, readers will discover how to accept and react to bad news in a constructive manner. The article encourages readers to cut conversations short, while explicitly acknowledging the negative information presented. It also emphasizes the importance of owning the problem and overcoming biases that can complicate solutions. Finally, readers will learn why it’s crucial not to celebrate too soon, as doing so can exacerbate negative feelings. With practical advice and strategies for managing these situations, readers will feel empowered to handle even the toughest conversations.

We tend to categorize the people we come across in life. We have friends who are supremely computer-literate, friends who are master bargainers, and we know people who are fitness freaks. There are many categories which we can group the people we know by. An interesting exercise of self reflection is analyzing ourselves and which … Read more

If you’re honest with your own self analysis, you’d likely agree that you’ve judged people prior to really getting to know them. You likely then went on to gauge how to act around that individual based on the uneducated (and unfair) judgments you made of them.  As we catch slivers of others’ socially unattractive, off putting qualities … Read more

The reluctance to apologize for things done wrong is a bitter character trait. A person achieves narcissistic status when that reluctance grows into blatant refusal. This article is about the self-sabotaging traps of constant narcissistic disagreement. The ones who understand agreement to signal loss and argument to signal triumph blindly curse their own existence. Their … Read more

It’s difficult to talk someone into owning the mistakes they’ve made. Our findings may be off, they can respond with evidence of their own, and both tend to dig their heels down with vigor. The people you accuse of being at fault in the face of their mistakes in everyday life will tend to not … Read more

When forced to interact with someone they dislike, most people struggle to maintain polite conversation without succumbing to negative remarks or body language. This is especially challenging when dealing with someone who is a part of a friend group or a colleague at work. However, learning how to talk about disliked individuals politely is an essential skill that can prevent unnecessary conflict and preserve relationships.

This article delves into the art of politely discussing disliked individuals and provides tips on how to cater to their positive attributes while downplaying their mistakes, all while avoiding negativity from others.

There are times when our anger is birthed by way of embarrassing reasoning. We sometimes find ourselves being angry over things we would look bad publicizing. Feelings of envy, inadequacy, and personal quirks / issues don’t do well at getting a broader audience on your side of an argument. When someone makes us mad for … Read more

The professional world is full of confrontations. Whether it’s a disagreement with a colleague or a conflict over opposing ideas, the anxiety of confrontation can be daunting. However, there are techniques that can be employed to help prevent and manage workplace confrontations.

This article explores ways to disagree without confronting, limiting surprise during ideological disputes, and tips for keeping the peace at work. By using these techniques, individuals can learn to navigate tough situations with confidence and ease, reducing the stress and anxiety that often comes with workplace confrontation.

Dealing with a manipulative colleague can be a destructive experience, but it’s a common issue that many people face in the workplace. Whether you’re dealing with someone who constantly twists the truth or is always trying to undermine you, it’s important to know how to handle the situation.

In this article, readers will learn how to spot a manipulative coworker, understand the importance of having witnesses to every interaction, use strategic inquiry to get to the bottom of the issue, and why it’s important to avoid the desire for victory. By implementing these strategies, readers will be better equipped to deal with manipulative coworkers and maintain a healthy work environment.

Navigating social situations can sometimes mean sidestepping questions. Whether it’s avoiding a delicate topic or simply wanting to keep a conversation light, there are times when we all need to know how to avoid answering a question. This article provides practical tips and strategies for gracefully sidestepping questions in everyday life, both in person and over text. From deflecting with humor to redirecting the conversation, we offer examples and phrases to help you handle any situation with ease.