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15 Magnetic Personality Traits To Attract Others To You

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

friends laughing, magnetic personality traits

What does it mean to have charisma? And is that something you can cultivate in yourself?

You’ve asked these questions before, and you’re ready for answers.

Because who wouldn’t like to know how to have a magnetic personality?

Turns out, you can definitely build magnetic personality traits to attract more of the people you want in your life.

Keep reading to learn more about the qualities of magnetic personalities and how you can develop those in yourself.

It won’t be long before you reap the benefits.

With a magnetic personality, you can:

Easily expand your social circle and develop friendships.
Build your influence in your personal and professional endeavors.
More quickly rise to leadership positions.
Win the trust and loyalty of others.
More easily influence others to adopt your ideas.

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31 Thoughtful And Sweet Long Messages For Her

August 4, 2020August 5, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

man on phone, long sweet messages for her

A thoughtful and romantic message from your significant other can turn a horrible day into an amazing one.

If you’ve ever received a surprise note or text from someone you love, then you know how powerful those words can be.

Whether you want to put a smile on her face or help her through a tough day, you may be wondering how to craft these romantic messages yourself.

To give you some ideas, we’ve crafted 31 examples of long sweet messages for your special lady.

11 Of The Best Ways To Put An End To An Emotional Affair

August 5, 2020August 4, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

couple flirting, how to end an emotional affair

For someone in a committed relationship, an emotional affair is a worrisome symptom of something deeper.

An emotional affair often represents a lack of emotional contentment at home.

But emotional intimacy with a person outside of the relationship can erode and eventually destroy the marriage or partnership.

Realistically, ending an emotional affair offers the only way to avoid the turmoil and negativity that will inevitably overtake your marriage and potentially end it.

Just because an emotional affair does not have an active sexual component does not mean that it will never turn into full-blown sexual infidelity.

It often does, and that's why it's essential to understand why these emotional connections are so destructive.

Understanding Emotional Affairs

Emotional affairs span the gray area between platonic adult friendships and romantic physical relationships.

Disclosing secrets, seeking comfort, talking about life, joking around, and spending considerable time together — either in person or online — define emotional affairs.

Essentially, the sharing of thoughts and activities that you should be sharing with your spouse has shifted to another person.

These relationships are usually intense because they:

11 Of The Best Things To Do When Your Life Sucks

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

sad woman, what to do when your life sucks

“Why do I suck at life?”

Yes, that question sounds harsh and negative. You probably don’t know why you’re feeling this way.

Or maybe you do, but you’ve stopped trying to explain it to anyone else.

The last thing you want right now is to be told to “snap out of it.” It’s not that simple.

It’s hard to know what to do when life sucks, because your brain is in the thick of it, too. The good news?

Any of the 11 tips in this post can help you step out of that fog.

Look through them all before you choose one to focus on today.

Why Does My Life Suck?

11 Of The Best Ways To Deal With A Disrespectful Grown Child

July 30, 2020July 31, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

father and daughter arguing, how to deal with a disrespectful grown child

Who knew your kid could be such a jerk? They reach young adulthood, and suddenly they’re blaming you for everything that’s going wrong in their lives.

Because how could it not be your fault? Every mistake you’ve made as a parent has made their life the steaming ruin that it is. You’re what’s wrong with the world.

You’re the reason they can’t wait to move out!

If you’re mentally rehearsing a painful conversation or recent outburst, you’re probably wondering exactly how to handle disrespectful grown children.

And you wouldn’t be alone. We should get t-shirts.

But for now, let’s focus on what to do when grown children disrespect you.

Best 7 Packable Rain Jackets for Men

August 6, 2020July 30, 2020 by Ron Clendenin

man standing by lake in rain Packable Rain Jackets for Men

What’s worse than getting caught in a storm in the middle of vacation?

Not being prepared, of course!

No matter where you're heading next, a rain jacket should definitely find a way onto your packing list.

This list of best packable rain jackets for men will help you find the most suitable one for you!

Best part? They’re compact and portable and won’t take up a lot of space in your luggage.

The 9 Best Ways To Teach People How To Treat You

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

friends hugging, you teach people how to treat you

The way people treat you is taking a toll on your health, not to mention your self-esteem.

You feel devalued — as if the whole universe is telling you that nothing you’ve accomplished in your life matters.

How do you tell someone to treat you better if you’re not sure you even deserve it?

Or if you are sure, how do you get other people to see more than your usefulness to them?

To begin, you need to understand how you’ve already taught others to treat you — and what you can do to teach them differently.

How Do You Teach Someone How to Treat You?

While some people live by the rule, “Treat people the way you want to be treated,” plenty of folks, by default, base their treatment of you either on their first impression or on the way they’re used to treating people.

Consciously or unconsciously, we teach people how to treat us. Consciously is better.

As you’ll see in the steps described below, your own behavior toward others and toward yourself is what others will look to for cues on how to treat you.

And yes, it will take considerably more time and energy.

But consider the benefits:

15 Of The Best Things To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

August 4, 2020July 29, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

confused man and woman, things to do when you don't know what to do

Do you ever have those days when your brain goes on hiatus and you have no idea what to do? You're sitting on the fence about everything — or just one thing in particular.

Maybe you're having your morning coffee or sitting at your desk at work wondering . . .

What should I be doing with my life?
What's the best choice for this situation?
What are my priorities?
How should I make the best use of my time today?
How can I resolve this problem?

And your brain responds with, “Duh. I don't know what to do.” You getting nothing. Crickets. A blank space where grey matter should reside.

It's like your ability to make a decision, to choose, or to take mindful action has just been erased from your cognitive operating system.

Every option you consider feels like eating chalk. Every action you start to implement seems uninspired and empty. What's happening? Why have you flat-lined?