Psychology and Self Improvement

Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. Perhaps it’s a job that we wanted, a relationship that seemed so promising, or even just plans  we made for a particular day - unexpected things happen, and what we had hoped for doesn’t  turn out the way we imagined. We all have those times when things are just not working out, and it’s okay and normal  to feel scared or nervous. As humans, we prefer order over chaos, the known over unknown, and familiar over unfamiliar. Whenever we feel disappointment, it’s like a setback, and it slows us down. It throws us off course. The following tips should help you - when things in your life don’t go as planned! Number 1 - Acknowledge Your Thoughts When things don’t go according to your plans, your thoughts can get out of hand. They can either remind you of the past, or make you worry about the future. Now of course, you can’t just ignore your thoughts, or stop thinking - but instead of  trying to resist them, recognize that these thoughts...

  If you’ve been wondering whether it’s even possible to get past your shyness and  reach out to make new friends, the answer is YES! Lots of shy people have friends, and so can you. The good news is, that making friends isn’t about trying to become more outgoing. It’s more about adjusting your approach. Now, the purpose of this blog is not to teach you how to get a social life or deal with  every facet of being shy… But, the following suggestions should help you start building new friendships. So here’s how to make friends if you’re a shy person! Number 1 - Get Involved Joining local clubs, signing up for classes, or attending networking meetings are some  of the easiest ways to meet people. When you go out and start taking part in these things, you’ll have a steady group of people  to hang out with each week. You may even get to know and like some of these people! So… let’s say you’re a bookworm, join a book club. If you're into art and drawing, see if there a...

18 Things Great Parents Do Differently Parents are the first human beings we meet once we arrive in this world - and they are  the most important guidance we have in life. Everything we ever become later in life, is pretty much built on the foundation made by  our parents. Parenting is a complicated endeavor and a big responsibility. And while no parent is perfect in carrying out their responsibilities, generally they  all strive to be good. With that in mind, there are certain things that great parents do differently. Let’s find out what some of these things are! Number 1 - They Get Along With Each Other One of the most important things that differentiate great parents is how they interact with each  other. Children who are subjected to parents who don’t get along with each other (whether  married or divorced) aren’t as well adjusted as those from families where there isn’t  parental conflict. Researchers also note that kids from a single parent family may...