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How to Have Meaningful Conversations

How to Have Meaningful Conversations

by admin | Jun 3, 2026 | Emotional, Personality, Relationship, Self-help

A great conversation is a unique blend of empathy and assertiveness. Recently at a large social gathering, a techy friend of mine, who had been sitting next to a total stranger, said to me after their lengthy conversation was over, “That was the deepest...
5 Signs You (Or Someone You Know) Might Be a Narcissist 

5 Signs You (Or Someone You Know) Might Be a Narcissist 

by admin | Apr 8, 2022 | feature article, Personality

“Early in life, I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose honest arrogance and have seen no occasion to change.” – Frank Lloyd Wright Within the vast category of narcissism are some necessary and fascinating distinctions. Narcissism...
Reasons Why A Bit of Narcissism Is Actually Positive

Reasons Why A Bit of Narcissism Is Actually Positive

by admin | Mar 9, 2022 | Personality, Self-help

Healthy Narcissism can be beneficial to our personal and social well-being. According to one definition, narcissism is a psychological disorder that features an inflated ego or overblown sense of self-importance. As a rule, narcissists have a constant need for praise...
The Sense of Entitlement vs. Gratitude: Polar Opposites

The Sense of Entitlement vs. Gratitude: Polar Opposites

by admin | Feb 22, 2022 | Motivational, Personality, Self-help

KEY POINTS The sense of entitlement tends to arise from child-rearing practices and cultural values.Gratitude attracts other people, while entitlement repels them.Gratitude and humility are kindred concepts that can sustain optimism. What are we legitimately entitled...
Five Timeless Pieces of Wisdom We Could Use Today

Five Timeless Pieces of Wisdom We Could Use Today

by admin | Jan 31, 2022 | Motivational, Personality

As we enter another year of struggling against the pandemic and other challenges that lay ahead, we could use these timeless guiding principles to overcome personal and collective adversities. “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” –...
How the Pandemic Affected the Controlling Personality Type

How the Pandemic Affected the Controlling Personality Type

by Geraldine Piorkowski | Jan 18, 2022 | Health, Personality

Frustration mounted and symptoms worsened in the midst of shutdowns. KEY POINTS Controlling people have a hard time dealing with the unexpected, leading to undue frustration.Trying to control others results in feelings of resentment and resistance in other...

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