What with my eye bags that seem to get bigger by the day and my spots that remind me of my teenage years; stress has definitely had an impact on my skin. Looking at my face, I get the impression that it’s shouting 'stop'; especially when it comes to my relationship and work issues. Here's what happens to my body when the stress, worry and anxiety build up. After all, who doesn't want to look amazing 24/7?
"Come and spend lockdown with me" is the ultimate declaration of love of the moment. We're living through unprecedented times that are certainly putting all of us to the test, but even more so when it comes to our relationships with our partners and kids. Spending time with my loved ones makes me happy, but being together 24/7 is a big ask... Taking a step back, communicating, supporting and distracting myself will be necessary for me to get through this without losing my mind... Discover my 7 tips on how to overcome this difficult period; who knows you might even emerge stronger than ever!
Paranoia is a deep psychosis disorder which leads a person to think that the whole world is against them. From being incapable to trust, being suspicious, to constantly feeling persecuted; paranoid people spend their time interpreting everything and can often fall into the trap of over analyzing situations. Sufferers are often poorly understood and sometimes mocked for their behavior. Indeed, it's not uncommon for this condition to go unnoticed if someone displays only moderate symptoms.
That’s it, this time enough is enough! You have come across yet another dreadful video exposing the mistreatment of animals, and you can’t stand it any longer. It’s decided, tomorrow you’re turning vegetarian! Pledging to change your life so dramatically is certainly very admirable, but turning your life around in this manner is very radical, which means you need to be prepared. Make your meat-free transition a successful and stress free one thanks to the following tips.
Communication is tough in relationships, yet it can be even more of a challenge in a professional setting. The hierarchy often means many of us struggle to get our opinions across in meetings and can even go to the point of us dreading conversations with our superiors. It’s all well and good going over the problem 100 times in your head, but there’s nothing you can do about it. The main project you’re working on will be 2 months late and all hell is about to break loss. There's only one thing to do about it, you have to come clean to your boss and inform them of the setback.
Breathing is something we do so naturally, so much so, that we sometimes forget to do it properly. That's often how I find myself hyperventilating, because stress has, for a while, succeeded in cutting off my breathing. Breathing is living, but it's also living better! How can we chase stress away all together with a few simple exercises?
I don’t feel like I have an above-average level of intelligence but nonetheless I do wonder about it. I’m very empathetic, I don’t have much self-confidence but above all I do everything with a great level of intensity. Apparently, these are all characteristics linked to gifted individuals! So how do you know if you are gifted but just unaware of it? More than a simple test, it’s a long journey!
If you’re Spanish-speaking, make no mistake, we’re talking about sapiosexual, from the Latin “sapio”, which means “intelligent, wise, knowledgeable”, and not “sapo”, which translates into English as “toad”. In other words, a sapiosexual is someone who is attracted to another person’s intellect before considering their physical beauty. Rest assured, it's not someone who wants to kiss a toad on the lips in the hope of seeing it turn into Prince Charming… All will be explained.
While the lockdown may have put a strain on couples, it also made it difficult for singles who were hoping to meet someone special. It’s fair to say that face masks, constant hand washing and limited access to restaurants and bars has made finding love and whole lot harder. As if anyone needed that! So, the question is, how can people continue dating during the Covid-19 pandemic? It’s time for love to conquer the virus once and for all!
If you read this title out loud, then this article is for you! In the street, at work or even at home, you’ve already caught yourself talking out loud when there’s nobody else in the room. It may surprise those around you or make you feel embarrassed, but don’t panic! No one has ever been committed to an asylum for talking to themselves. On the contrary, it’s normal behaviour and a positive one at that! So why is this a good thing? How can you control yourself? We’ll explain it all.
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I’ve never described myself as temperamental. But I’ve never had a problem associating that word with my father. As I get older, I’m afraid of becoming like him, so will I adopt the same behavior as him? In fact, how can we define a temperamental person? How can we recognize one? What are their origins? So many questions that I asked myself and for which I found my answers that I’ll share with you. Let’s explain.
The best analogy my creative, or perhaps not so creative mind (I’ll let you be the judge of that) can come up with regard to empaths, is that they are emotional sponges. That’s right, these people are a complete breath of fresh air in an often cutting world, although this sadly exposes them to intense manipulation, and emotional abuse. Their inherent need to care for those they love means that they see the world differently, and also go above and beyond for their nearest and dearest. Do you often find yourself putting others first? Well, if that’s the case, you could be a true empath too! If you want to find out for sure, read on to confirm this intriguing hunch.
Sometimes a relationship is a long quiet river, and sometimes it's a rocky disaster from start to finish. Although, when things hit a rough patch and don’t go the way we wanted them to, we might consider taking a break in order to smooth things out. The idea of taking a break was probably made famous in Friends with Ross and Rachel’s tumultuous relationship, but is it actually the solution? Is taking time apart from the one your partner the secret to crossing your love crisis, or will it push you further apart?
At a time when people’s love lives are multiplying by the second, we sometimes find ourselves with exes that we don’t really know what to do with. Which category should we assign them to? For some this situation is a source of intense pain meaning blocking and deleting them become our only option, however, others prefer to remain in contact and even go on to become good friends. Everything really depends on how things ended and if anyone was at fault. Although, even if you ended up being betrayed, can you possibly get over these feelings?
Um, now this is definitely a very tricky subject. Recently, I slipped up and let my desires and libido get the best of me. Yes, that's right, I gave into the passion and ended up cheating on my partner and the problem is I don't know what to do about it. If, like me, you are in this awkward position, the question is what do you do now? An affair is serious business and isn’t to be taken lightly. Should I come clean and confess my unfaithfulness or, should I take the silent road and keep this mistake to myself? Let’s take a look at both options. Plus, let's interpret what dreaming about cheating means!
Are you the type of person who constantly feels the need to apologize without having done anything wrong? Would you for example feel bad about being late to a meeting if your car broke down on the way? Do things that are totally out of your control make you feel terrible about yourself? We all perceive guilt differently, and some of us are far more susceptible to feeling culpable than others. We reveal where this tendency comes from and what you can do to learn to shake it off. It's time you freed yourself from these self-imposed shackles of guilt!
Do you have an annoying habit of being constantly over the top just to get other people to notice you? Do you love being in the spotlight? If you've answered yes to the previous questions, you are definitely one of those people who live to attract the attention of others. At work, whilst out with friends or on social media, you no doubt always need to be front and center. And, even though this excessive behavior tends to harm you, you just can’t help yourself! This begs the question, where does this need come from? And, how can you rectify it before it’s too late?
Amid the fear of failing hides another fear that is less often spoken about, and that's the fear of succeeding. Doing well isn’t necessarily the key to happiness, that’s why there may be times when we fear it. Although it might seem strange, when we start to achieve our personal goals, we open ourselves up to a wave of new emotions that aren't exactly always easy to deal with. When we are caught off guard by our results, we often go into panic mode and struggle with this concept, however that's not to say we should let this hold us back.
The question of faithfulness and the boundaries regarding this notion often crop up in relationships, and aren't just exclusively reserved for new couples. We all have different opinions on what constitutes betraying our partner's trust, but does flirting really make the list? After all, we all like a few spicy thrills in our lives, regardless of whether we're taken or not. Making eyes at George, another parent at my kid's school, when I drop them off in the morning is part of my daily routine, so is that really classed as being unfaithful or not? The answer is simple: it depends!
Sex should be enjoyable and sensual, not something we do reluctantly to please our partner every so often. It needs to be something that makes us feel good as well as satisfy our desires. Many of us struggle to enjoy those complicit moments beneath the sheets because we are battling body image issues, for example, or aren't 100% comfortable in ourselves. Our advice will help you overcome your sexual barriers, because after all, everyone deserves amazing climatic experiences in the bedroom.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde
