"I love using BIG words to sound smart. I mean utilizing gargantuan idioms to fabricate intelligence." - Unknown If that confused (or annoyed) you as much as it did to me, let me warn you now: There’s more to come. This article is all about phrases other people use, thinking they're smart-sounding, ...Read More
"Successful people replace the words 'wish,' 'should,' and 'try' with 'I will.'" — Brandi L. Bates. Bates nailed it on the head with this quote. Successful people have a habit of speaking with intention and following through with action. They know that success begins with the they talk to themselves and ...Read More
“And there is too much good in you for you to not let goodness be who and what you are…” This quote from Butterflies Rising is onto something. You have more good in you than you might give yourself credit for. You’re probably shaking your head in disagreement reading this, but ...Read More
A strong personality often gets confused with plain arrogance or aggressiveness. Because of this, having a “strong personality” is often stereotyped as a negative trait. But here’s what some people are missing: Arrogance and aggressiveness involve disrespect and disregard for others. On the flip side, a strong personality is about being confident ...Read More
“Self-love is one thing, narcissistic obsession is another” - unknown. But how do we tell self-esteem from extreme self-absorption? And why do we need to make this distinction? Experts say that a narcissist’s need for too much attention and admiration can force them into harmful behaviors. This need is strong ...Read More
Truth be told, we all want to feel valued and appreciated. Whether it be family, friends, romantic partners, or professional associations, it’s always heartwarming to know we are a cherished part of the relationship. But how do you distinguish between lip service and genuine appreciation? I hate to sound cliche, but ...Read More