Live Bold and Bloom | Healthy Relationships

Tired Of Being Nice? 11 Ways You Can Be A Good Person Without Taking Any Sh*t

April 14, 2021April 8, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

It’s happened again! Someone has taken advantage of your desire to get along and keep the peace.

And now, you’re psyching yourself up for a confrontation, telling yourself, “I’m done being nice.”

Unfortunately, just telling yourself that won’t change anything.

If you’ve gotten used to being too nice to others, no matter what the cost to yourself, you’re in for a challenge.

You’ll need to get to the root of your own conciliatory behavior before you can make real and lasting changes.

Read on to learn how.

Want To Know How Great You Are? Try These 21 Ways To Challenge Yourself

April 8, 2021April 7, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

What comes to mind when someone talks about challenging yourself?

Maybe you think your life is challenging enough.

Or maybe your last challenge has you a bit nervous about embracing a new one.

The plus side?

You learn from your challenges, no matter what the results.

So, if your last one didn’t turn out the way you hoped, every lesson you learn gets you closer to the results you want.

To that end, we’ve found 21 rewarding ways to challenge yourself.

Which one will you try first?

19 Funny Life Mottos For A Lighthearted Approach To Life

April 14, 2021April 6, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Funny personal mottos can help you take yourself less seriously — the better to enjoy the moments your life is made of.

There’s nothing funny or clever about dogmatism and what it leads to.

So when a new friend shares a personal motto that makes you laugh, it puts you at ease.

Clever mottos can achieve what religious fervor never could: a unity worth having.

In support of that, we’ve collected 19 of the funniest mottos for you to enjoy.

We hope you find at least one you’ll be happy to share.

29 Funny Philosophical Questions To Make You Think And Laugh

April 8, 2021April 5, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Is it normal to feel this nervous?

After all, you’re looking forward to a date with someone who fascinates you.

And while you usually don’t have a problem finding things to talk about, you wouldn’t mind a list of funny, philosophical questions about life.

What better way to get the conversation started than with humor?

It’s worked well for you in the past, and it’ll help put you both more at ease with each other.

So, what are funny questions to ask that will also get you both thinking?

15 Exquisitely Beautiful Poems About Life

April 12, 2021April 1, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

In just a few words, poetry can capture a wellspring of emotions about the intricacies of life that most of us have difficulty articulating.

Great poems about life not only give us a window into the heart of the poet, but they also compel us to explore our own inner worlds and longings.

Poetry can trigger profound moments of self-awareness or take you to another place and time, expanding your view of the world around you.

Most beautiful poems about life have a distinctive and elegant style and rhythm which elevate the sentiments expressed and invite us to respond on a soul level.

We've curated some of the best poems about life to uplift you.

21 Obvious Signs He Likes You But Is Afraid Of Rejection

March 31, 2021March 29, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Have you been wondering if one of the men you know likes you?

Are you hoping that he likes you, but you don't want to misinterpret things?

Pre-romantic interactions are filled with questions.

Both parties are uncertain and hoping to avoid spoiling a chance at happiness.

In general, men have an intense fear of rejection, especially in the realm of dating.

The big NO brands them with failure in the biological arena where they desperately want to succeed.

To know where you stand with this guy, you need to decide, “Is he scared of rejection or not interested?”

How Do Men Express Their Love? 9 Most Common Ways He’ll Show You

April 8, 2021March 28, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

How do you tell if a man loves you? What signs should you look for?

Whatever your partner’s personality, it helps to know the psychology of men in love. What does love feel like for a man, anyway?

All you’ve noticed is he doesn’t act the same way you do.

You’re not weird if you’re wondering whether the man in your life truly loves you.

But if he shows love in any of the nine ways described here, there’s hope.

And if you didn’t have that, you probably wouldn’t be here.

52 Uplifting Morning Mantras To Power Start To Your Day

April 14, 2021March 26, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

What are some good mantras to use in the morning to give your day an early boost?

And what exactly is a morning meditation mantra, anyway?

You know the value of meditation as a daily habit.

But your mind wanders so much, from the beginning and throughout your meditation time, you’d like some help setting and maintaining your focus.

Here’s where a mantra of the day can help.

Speak one of the morning chants in this post before and after meditation, and you’ll give your mind a rallying point.