21 Best Books On Emotional Intelligence (Reviewed 2022)
Emotional intelligence is the ability to manage your own emotions and respond to the emotions of others in a positive way. It was first studied in the 90’s by researchers … Read more
Kirsty Britz, M.A.
11 Simple Ways to Start Building Self-Discipline Right Now
Self-discipline is difficult to master. It can be discouraging when you have the best of intentions but tend to fall short of what you set out to do. Research shows … Read more
How to Be Mentally Strong (What It Means, Examples, & Tips)
Throughout life, people face challenges of all kinds. While some will inevitably suffer more than others, everyone has a choice in how they respond to adversity. Either they can allow … Read more
12 Signs Your Friend Doesn’t Care About You (And What To Do)
The difference between healthy and toxic friendships is that in healthy friendships, unspoken expectations are met.[1] There is equal give and take, as well as mutual support and mutual investment.[1] … Read more
How to Stop Chasing People (And Why We Do It)
Any relationship, whether romantic or platonic, cannot thrive without there being relatively equal give and take.[1] Relationships provide people with a sense of belonging, but when affection is one-sided, the … Read more
16 Thank You Messages for Friends (Thoughtful & Meaningful)
Having remarkable friends makes life that much more meaningful. Good friends enrich our lives by being there for us when we need them most. Whether it’s to lend a helping … Read more
How to Support a Struggling Friend (In Any Situation)
Knowing how to offer support to a friend who is going through a difficult time can be challenging. If you haven’t been through what your friend is going through, it … Read more
How to Save a Dying Conversation Over Text: 15 No-Needy Ways
Deciding whether to revive a dead text conversation is a catch-22. You don’t want the other person to assume you’re ignoring them or that you’re uninterested if you stop responding. … Read more
How to Find a Social Anxiety Support Group (That Suits You)
Having social anxiety can make you feel completely alone, like this must be a “you” problem. But statistics show that 6.8% of adults and 9.1% of teens in America have … Read more
12 Ways to Impress Your Friends (According to Psychology)
Impressing other people is not as difficult as it may seem. Contrary to what you might think, you don’t need to be super smart or talented to win the affection … Read more
No One to Talk to? What to Do Right Now (And How to Cope)
Research from neuroscience shows that, as humans, we are wired for social connection.[1] So it’s no surprise that feeling like we have nobody to talk to can leave us with … Read more
How to Stop Overthinking (11 Ways to Get Out of Your Head)
When you’re a chronic overthinker, your mind never stops. Today it could be overanalyzing the past; tomorrow, it could be worrying about the future. It’s exhausting. All you want is … Read more
How to Start a Conversation with a Guy (IRL, Text & Online)
Starting a conversation with a guy you like can feel super awkward, whether it’s in-person or online. In general, you might be quite a confident person, but when it comes to … Read more
How to Make Friends as a Transfer Student
Making meaningful friendships comes with its challenges, but as a transfer student at a new high school or college, it can be especially difficult. You may have met people here … Read more
How To Start a Conversation with a Girl (IRL, Text, Online)
Thinking about how to approach and talk to the girl you like can be enough to drive you crazy, whether it’s in-person, over text, or online. It feels like there … Read more
How to Change the Subject in a Conversation (With Examples)
Have you ever found yourself mid-conversation with someone and suddenly started feeling super awkward? Perhaps you were talking to someone and they asked you a question that was a bit … Read more