Psychology and Self Improvement

  15 Ways Intelligent People Deal With Difficult And Toxic People Toxic people always seem to cause unnecessary drama. They’re often the driving force behind a conflict, they drive down morale in the workplace,  and they negatively impact the emotional well-being of those who have to deal with them. Some are blissfully unaware of the negative impact that they have on those around them,  while others seem to derive satisfaction from creating chaos and pushing other people’s  buttons. The worst part is, that it can be tempting to give toxic people the same treatment they  give to others. Of course, this never works. They aren’t capable of much self-reflection, and turnabout only makes them see themselves  as victims. The best way to deal with difficult people is to use the following techniques, commonly  practiced by intelligent people. Number 1 - Set Limits Complainers and negative people are bad news. They wallow in their problems and they want others to join in, so that they can feel

How To Get People To Respect You - 20 Ways To Earn Respect In many social and professional situations, there are titles, positions, and ranks that  command respect through earned status. That said, should you blindly respect your teachers, your boss, or even your parents? What if those people aren’t behaving in a respectable manner? What if they take advantage of their position? Well, here’s the thing... Age or position shouldn’t be a prerequisite to gaining respect - it’s more about how someone conducts themselves, their attitude toward others and their actions. Respect is paying thoughtful consideration to another person's words, feelings, thoughts,  ideas, wishes or needs. We all want to be respected by others, but respect is something we need to earn. If you want to be happy and successful, learning how to earn respect from others should be  an important goal. So let’s get to it! Number 1 - Honor What You Say Nobody likes a dishonest or unreliable person. A well respected indiv