There are two types of attention we can give and receive – positive and negative. An example of a positive attention can be encouragement, empathy, active listening, giving advice or buying gifts. We show negative attention by shouting, criticizing, making fun of, judging and so forth. In other words, we project positivity through positive attention…
Tag: Relationships
Mothers Day for a Millenial Mom
To clarify: I am not the mom of all Millenials, I am a Millenial and a Mom. As the Mothers Day approaching (this Sunday for Canada and US), I realized I have a lot of feelings about it. As the father of George Constanza said in the Scenfield, “I have a lot of problems with…
Setting Relationship Standards
I think we hear about relationship standards only after something bad occurs first, like a conflict, previous bad relationship or an ex getting into prison. Meanwhile, having standards for your relationships is not a bad thing and it should not be based on some lesson learned. Ideally, we should all have standards for our relationships…
Why treating yourself is important
There are two kinds of people: people who treat themselves all the time (e.g., influencers, trophy wives, wealthy people, etc.) and those that never treat themselves or do it only on holidays or special occasions. It is not about spending money or encouraging shopping, it is about doing something to celebrate life or enjoy oneself…
How to mentally prepare for the holidays
As Winter Holidays approaching, it can be both the happiest and the most challenging season. However, there are ways to deal most of these concerns. Let’s start with the first one.
How to stop being triggered
As the year is getting closer to the end, I already sense general tiredness and layers and layers of negative emotions. Especially at work, there are several moments a day where I feel it is almost a test done by different people, intentionally or not, to see who gets to push me over the edge….
How to tell if someone is worth your trust
This test applies not only to romantic relationships but also to friendships and especially relationships between relatives. To have a healthy relationship and make sure the person worth your trust, there are only 3 conditions that need to be met
How to tell if a guy likes you
There are many ways to tell if a guy likes you. Some signs might be more obvious than others. The list below is based on my experience and also got validated by my husband 🙂 Please note that this only applies to heterosexual relationships. Signs he likes you when you just met He looks at…
Rise and Lead: Personal and Professional Development 