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Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Viktor is a Counselor specialized in interpersonal communication and relationships. He manages SocialSelf’s scientific review board. Follow on Twitter or read more.
22 Simple Ways to Improve Your Interpersonal Skills for Work

22 Simple Ways to Improve Your Interpersonal Skills for Work

September 14, 2022July 21, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 14, 2022

In most professions, interpersonal skills are crucial to success. Very few of us work entirely alone, so learning how to interact and communicate with others will almost certainly help your … Read more

118 Introvert Quotes (the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly)

118 Introvert Quotes (the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly)

March 1, 2023July 18, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

Looking for the best introvert quotes to send your friends or just make you feel less alone in a world full of extroverts? The following introversion quotes can help you … Read more

54 Quotes About Self-Sabotaging (With Unexpected Insights)

54 Quotes About Self-Sabotaging (With Unexpected Insights)

March 1, 2023July 14, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

A lot of us have a habit of unconsciously — or consciously — sabotaging our chances of being happy. This self-destructive behavior often comes from fear of failure. It can … Read more

Why Do I Feel Different From Others? (And How to Cope)

Why Do I Feel Different From Others? (And How to Cope)

August 8, 2022July 13, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated August 8, 2022

Do you often feel that there’s something different about you? Do you find it hard to relate to others? Perhaps you suspect that you think, feel, and act differently from … Read more

101 Best Friend Bucket List Ideas (for any Situation)

101 Best Friend Bucket List Ideas (for any Situation)

September 5, 2022July 13, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 5, 2022

Having a best friend means that you have someone to make memories with—all around the globe. If you’re on the hunt for things to do and places to go to … Read more

How to Build Trust in a Relationship (Or Rebuild Lost Trust)

How to Build Trust in a Relationship (Or Rebuild Lost Trust)

September 14, 2022July 11, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 14, 2022

Trust allows both people in a relationship to feel secure. When you can trust someone, you know they have your best interests at heart. You can open up to them … Read more

31 Ways To Show Appreciation (Examples For Any Situation)

31 Ways To Show Appreciation (Examples For Any Situation)

July 7, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

It’s easy to take people around you for granted, but it’s worth taking the time to let them know how much you value them. Gratitude and appreciation can strengthen relationships, … Read more

How To Make Male Friends (As a Man)

How To Make Male Friends (As a Man)

September 5, 2022July 7, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 5, 2022

In high school and college, guys usually become friends through taking shared classes or extracurriculars together. Beyond college, when men are not provided with opportunities to make friends organically, they … Read more

64 Comfort Zone Quotes (With Motivation to Defy Your Fear)

64 Comfort Zone Quotes (With Motivation to Defy Your Fear)

March 1, 2023July 6, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

Our comfort zone is the place where we feel the most in control. It’s made up of experiences that we’ve already had before and therefore don’t push us to continue … Read more

How To Stop Complaining (Why You Do It & What To Do Instead)

How To Stop Complaining (Why You Do It & What To Do Instead)

July 6, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Everyone complains from time to time, but chronic complaining that has become a habit can be hard to quit. Being negative and whining all the time serves no purpose. It … Read more

15 Ways To Politely Say No (Without Feeling Guilty)

15 Ways To Politely Say No (Without Feeling Guilty)

August 17, 2022July 5, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated August 17, 2022

Do you find it difficult to say “no”? If so, you’re not alone. You might worry that if you say “No,” other people will be hurt, annoyed, or disappointed. Saying … Read more

Hate Yourself? Reasons Why & What To Do Against Self-Hatred

Hate Yourself? Reasons Why & What To Do Against Self-Hatred

August 17, 2022July 5, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated August 17, 2022

Most of us have a few things we’d change about ourselves if we had the opportunity. But some people struggle to name anything they like about themselves. They truly believe … Read more

99 Friendship Quotes About Loyalty (Both True and Fake)

99 Friendship Quotes About Loyalty (Both True and Fake)

March 1, 2023July 1, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

We often expect our real friends to be true to their words and to us so that we can trust them. However, sometimes we actually don’t understand what loyalty is. … Read more

How to Accept Compliments (With Non-Awkward Examples)

How to Accept Compliments (With Non-Awkward Examples)

July 1, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Compliments can feel wonderful. But they can also make you feel self-conscious or awkward. If you have low self-esteem or don’t have much confidence in your abilities, compliments might make … Read more

131 Overthinking Quotes (To Help You Get Out of Your Head)

131 Overthinking Quotes (To Help You Get Out of Your Head)

March 1, 2023June 30, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

If you often find yourself asking “why do I keep overthinking everything?” you’re not alone. Being a regular overthinker, you might feel as though you are the only one who … Read more

120 Charisma Quotes to Inspire You and Influence Others

120 Charisma Quotes to Inspire You and Influence Others

March 1, 2023June 29, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

Charisma refers to the ability to attract and influence those around you. It is a blend of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. This interesting and largely misunderstood trait does not … Read more

What to Do as a Middle-aged Woman With No Friends

What to Do as a Middle-aged Woman With No Friends

June 29, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

There’s a cultural trope of a lonely middle-aged woman. She’s sad, frumpy, bitter, and lives with her cats. The idea of a “sad, crazy old cat lady” has been a … Read more

14 Signs of Toxic vs. True Male Friendship

14 Signs of Toxic vs. True Male Friendship

September 16, 2022June 28, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 16, 2022

Social circles have been shrinking in America since the 90s’, and most Americans have three or fewer close friends today.[1] The decline in close friendships has been even worse in … Read more

What to Do as a Middle-aged Man With No Friends

What to Do as a Middle-aged Man With No Friends

September 5, 2022June 22, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 5, 2022

A common problem many men have as they reach middle age is finding themselves lonely and with no real friends. You may realize that everyone you know seems to be … Read more

How To End A Phone Call (Smoothly and Politely)

How To End A Phone Call (Smoothly and Politely)

June 22, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Ending a phone conversation isn’t always easy, especially if you’re on the line with a talkative person or someone who tends to ramble on. You don’t want to end the … Read more

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