This article is about a principle of preventing information about you from being actionable. The metaphor of taking the same path back the way you came from will be applied to all forms of travel / progress, whether physical or not. Career moves can fall into the category of going back the way you came, … Read more
Anticipating attacks on your success requires you to understand the motives behind them. The more success you achieve in life, the more visible you’ll be to people who engage in deceitful, dark, behaviors. The ladder upwards toward success is not without its battles along the way. The mindset one needs to have is an educated … Read more
Competing in the business world can be tough, and it’s not unusual for your competitors to try and weaken you or distract you with negative criticism. Their aim is to get others on their side, and that can have damaging effects on your business. However, this article delves into strategies to help you win against competitors who badmouth. From emphasizing prior friendly interactions to making positive public statements, this article provides insights into how to deal with those who critique you. You’ll also learn why it’s essential not to respond to their critiques with your own. In today’s highly competitive business environment, you need all the tools to come out on top, and this article provides them.
Bluffs riddle the humorous times you experience. People often jokingly attempt to prank us by bluffing. They’ll exaggerate, embellish, and overplay certain truths in an effort to analyze your reaction to those truths. Your reactions to others’ bluffs can be an education on your how you deal with life’s surprises. Bluffs are thereby a sort … Read more
When someone wants the worst for you, it can feel like the weight of their bad intentions is constantly hovering over your head, threatening to bring bad luck upon you. But how do you communicate with those who harbor ill will towards you? This article explores the psychology behind wishing bad luck on someone, and the role belief and distraction play in this game.
It also examines why the results are never final, and offers practical tips on how to navigate these difficult relationships. From protecting yourself against the evil eye to finding ways to rise above negative energy, this article offers insights on how to communicate with those who wish you ill luck.
We’ve all felt the pressure to ignore things we’d rather not face head-on. You may have noticed a leak in your gutter, a squeaking refrigerator door, or a noise coming from the serpentine belt under the hood of your car. We ignore things because we don’t feel like dealing with them at that moment in … Read more
Navigating through toxic, rude, and emotional coworkers or classmates can be exhausting and stressful. The negative energy they bring can make you miserable and hinder your productivity. But how can you effectively deal with them without compromising your own well-being?
This article provides practical insights on how to disarm stress-inducing coworkers by understanding their behavior, calm them by explaining your perspective, and even team up with them to foster a positive work environment. By learning how to handle stressful coworkers, you can maintain a healthy work-life balance and achieve your goals without being held back by difficult colleagues.
Anonymity and online presence can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, anonymity provides a space to make mistakes and explore boundaries, making it easier to take criticism and change opinions. On the other hand, the negative sides of anonymity can contribute to cyberbullying and the stifling of biases which unfairly propel or suppress.
This article explores the pros and cons of anonymous online presence and offers tips on how to make the most of it, including ways to promote positivity without the vulnerability of exposing one’s identity. Whether you’re just starting out in the online world or looking to expand your digital footprint, this article provides valuable insights and strategies for navigating the complex landscape of online anonymity.
Conflict is an inevitable part of life, and it can take a toll on our self-perception. Whether you’re dealing with conflict at work, in a team, as a manager, or in relationships, there’s no escaping the fact that conflict can be stressful. Conflict can be a catalyst for growth however. This article explores how conflict can help us to mend our shattered beliefs, making us stronger in the process. This article delves into the Japanese art of Kintsugi and how it applies to personal growth. So if you’re ready to leverage conflict for personal growth, keep reading.
This article hopes to explore why painful comments are most effective when they’re sandwiched between compliments. This is an effort to help you see signs of people who attempt to cause damage. This write up provides reasons for why saying things in a specific order is effective in eliciting pain, but it is not an advocacy for you … Read more