A Short Guide To A Happy Life by Anna Quindlen
How does life happen? When you're busy making plans - John Lennon.
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Low Self-Esteem Attracts Toxic People. Protect Yourself With Boundaries.
Dear toxic (former) friend, There were moments when we say to ourselves... How silly! You're so stupid. What an epic fail. The occasional self-disparagement helps to temper the ego, arrogance and over-confidence. When the inner voice is filled with self-doubt and criticism, it increases anxiety, promotes indecision and
An Energising "Yes" Is Better Than A Non-Committal "No".
Inevitably, life will ask you to do many things. Your boss requests extra time. A friend asks for help, meaning more time and effort. A family member gets into trouble, and you need to bail them out again. Over-committed or over-whelmed, it can be challenging to say "no"
The Truth About Difficult Times: It Doesn't Last Forever
Life is a series of situations pleasurable and challenging situations. Yet when difficult times arise, you are washed over by a myriad of emotions; sadness, anxiety, frustration, or anger. Everything in life has a beginning and an end. The sun rises and sets. A movie has an opening and closing
Distraction Is Not The Best Cure For Boredom.
In a brief moment of inactivity, no work, no conversations, no running of errands, boredom sets in. Boredom is an unpleasant condition. It is difficult to describe yet transient. In boredom, people become disengaged with the activity at hand or the surrounding environment. To bored people, the world is under-whelming,
How To Make Full Use Of A Conflict
People deal with conflict differently. Some choose to avoid it, while others seem to relish it. Whether you instigate or avoid, conflict is an inevitable part of life. A good conflict uncovers gaps, reveals underlying issues, and works to resolve them. A destructive conflict [https://www.misselletea.com/handle-conflicts-by-avoiding-them/] can
When You Strive For Excellence, You Cure Perfectionism.
Many people strive for perfectionism; the perfect score, the flawless performance or the ultimate results. Yet, people miss out on the deeper problems of perfectionism. Perfectionists will keep working until perfection is achieved or not move on. They will never start something new for fear of failure or avoid imperfection
How to Transform Loneliness into Solitude
The thought of being alone can be frightening [https://www.misselletea.com/fear-is-an-illusion/] or even paralysing. Yet, some relish being alone. When you are alone, you seclude and isolate yourself from others, whether you choose to or not. Yet depending on your perspective, alone-ness can be a time for solitude
Tackle Monumental Tasks With The Slice And Dice Method
Sometimes we are faced with monumental tasks. You might be tasked to lead and manage thousands of employees. Or you are learning a new language. Or you have an enormous pie to finish on your own. At first glance, the enormity of the tasks may seem daunting and challenging to
Just A Simple White Lie? Worrying Signs Of Gaslighting
Your partner wanted to meet your family. When you remind them a week later, they deny it, question your memory [https://www.misselletea.com/ask-these-questions-to-challenge-your-assumptions/] and make you feel bad for suggesting it. A friend claimed that you agreed to loan some money. But, you do not remember the conversation.
This Is The End. Thank You and Farewell, FB.
Letters from Elle #001 Dear FB, Thank you for the 14 beautiful years of connection and entertainment. We had such a delightful relationship, and we shared many beautiful moments together. I love how you'd help remind me of how my friends and I connected. You kept all our
A Good Reason Why Interruption Is A Productivity Killer
To stay competitive, people strive for productivity in their work. Productivity is the ratio of input and output. When productivity is low, more information is needed to achieve acceptable results. When productivity is high, less input is required for optimal production. One surefire way to improve your personal productivity is