The word “toxic” is so commonly used these days – but do we know what it actually means? It may mean different things to different people, but it is likely that we have all encountered some toxicity in our lives. Toxicity, though, is not always easy to recognize. Dealing with a toxic person is quite …
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Everyone understands the importance of maintaining one’s health, but working out is not really easy for a lot of people. Going to the gym to exercise may be particularly daunting. While keeping fit should be applauded, there may be a lot of pressure to have a certain level of fitness or at least have a …
Everyone must be familiar with the popular saying, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” That adage must be particularly true since forgiving must be one of the most difficult things to do for people. This certainly applies to situations where the pain was inflicted by someone very close to you. For some people, holding …
Most experts agree that narcissists are made, but if Dr. Ramani Durvasula had to hazard a guess, she said that maybe 10–20% of the basis for a narcissistic personality may be attributed to genetics. Knowing that narcissism is developed provides a better understanding of how to prevent the growth of such personalities among families and …
Many offices have certain rules governing their employees’ general appearance, mostly on the issues of tattoos, piercings, and hair color. The COVID-19 pandemic changed all that when most employees began to work from home and spent more time on Google Meets, Zoom calls, and Slack, and could practically do whatever they wanted with their appearance. …
The global online shift has created social media stars out of thousands of ordinary people, who have gained followers for anything and everything in all aspects of daily life. It has become a lucrative source of income for many but is also an opportunity to do good. In this instance, a SoCal TikTok influencer used …
Men enjoy giving flowers to their loved ones, but this farmer from Pratt, Kansas decided to make his gift extra special to mark a momentous occasion. Farmer Lee Wilson planted a different crop this season to commemorate 50 years of marriage to his wife Lee. Instead of a bouquet of flowers, he presented her with …
A relationship with a self-centered person can have serious emotional and mental repercussions. Recognizing that someone is self-centered is thus the first step to maintaining your own health and well-being and developing a healthier relationship. According to F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. in Psychology Today, there are two defining characteristics of selfishness: “Being concerned excessively or exclusively …
“Family is supposed to be our safest haven. Very often, it’s the place we find the deepest heartache.” — Iyanla Vansant Admit it, most of us like to be perceived in a positive light, maybe some more than others. Others, however, may be a bit more extreme, projecting perfection on the outside, and then acting …
The statement is true enough – relationships require a lot of work. Fights can happen, and those are just part of the challenges of having a significant other. However, one must recognize when rough patches happen way too often, and when difficulties cross boundaries, then you might actually be in a toxic relationship. How does …
[This story began when the sailor and Bella, a stray dog he picked up while traveling through Mexico, set sail on a lengthy fishing expedition from the Sea of Cortes, also known as the Gulf of California.] In a miraculous rescue, Australian Tim Shaddock, 51, and his dog Bella were rescued after being stranded in …
The idea that one is bearing twins can be shocking enough as it is, but Sandy and Jesse Fuller received more challenging news – their children were conjoined at the abdomen. But three months after their birth and a successful 6-hour surgery to separate them, the formerly conjoined twins of Sandy and Jesse Fuller were …