Your sense of self influences your thoughts, emotions, and actions. At the same time, a sense of self refers to a person's self as a product of their beliefs, ideas, and perceptions.
Your personality traits, likes and dislikes, moral code, and belief system combine to define your unique...
Do you have a coworker who acts like they're your boss? Maybe they issue orders or dominate department meetings. Perhaps they give you advice you didn’t ask for or insist on having projects done their way even when you're supposed to be in charge.
An overeager coworker can cause...
You know a few emotionally healthy people. Their relationships seem to go smoothly. They get their work done on time. Happiness appears to be their most common emotional state. They don’t have financial challenges. They maintain a healthy bodyweight.
They don’t seem to any...
Being too nice presents a lot of challenges. The main issue with trying to please everyone is that people take advantage of you. People eventually lose respect for you, too. If you don’t care about your needs, no one else will either. It’s important to be your number one advocate....
Does your boss keep giving you the same feedback? You need to follow instructions and pay more attention to details. These could be signs that you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
More than 8 million adults struggle with ADHD. If you’re one of them, you may have...
It’s not easy to set boundaries when others are accustomed to you not having any. Whether we like to admit it or not, people take advantage of other people.
Even “nice” people can be quite exploitative if it’s the easiest and most convenient path to take.
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Impulsivity is one of the most common symptoms of ADHD. It’s also one of the most difficult to manage.
While any adult might sometimes act without thinking, it’s especially troublesome for those with ADHD. That’s partly because of changes in your brain. Research has...
We all have days when we don’t feel great about ourselves, but for some people, this feeling is constant. Body image issues can be incredibly damaging to your self-esteem and mental health, but there are things you can do to feel better.
If you’re struggling with body image...
There’s nothing naturally wrong with being friendly or kind to someone. It is a valuable trait that we admire, but it can also be something we do to avoid disappointing others or pressuring ourselves to live up to an ideal image.
Most people who like to please others...
Discussions about adult ADHD tend to focus on the challenges. You hear so much about impulsivity and reduced concentration that you might forget there is a bright side. There are some very positive traits associated with the condition.
Keep in mind that ADHD symptoms vary widely. The...
When you're feeling self-conscious, it can be tough to relax and enjoy yourself. Feeling self-conscious is when you are overly aware of yourself and how others perceive you.
For example, you may feel like you are being judged or that everyone is looking at you. You might also experience...
When you look back at the end of the day, how many times did you show yourself some love? Your relationship with yourself is fundamental to your wellbeing. However, it’s easy to overlook it when you’re busy with responsibilities at work and home.
You may not have much free...
