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The Mega List Of 145 Bad Habits To Avoid

by Barrie Davenport

It’s much easier to pick up bad habits than to build good ones.

Everyone has habits they know they should break for one reason or another.

But how do you know when something actually is a bad habit — and not just a quirk?

Hint?

Quirks are cute. Bad habits . . . not so cute.

When was the last time you felt warm and fuzzy after someone launched into a political rant at the dinner table?

Bad habits can have long-term consequences for you and the people you care about.

Hence this list of 145 bad habits to avoid.

Because once you call those habits what they are, you can take action to replace them with better ones.

21 Eye-Opening Ways To Develop Your Intuition

by Barrie Davenport

A few years ago I kept a journal of stream-of-consciousness thoughts.

I would start with the writing prompt, “What do you need to know today?”, and then write whatever entered my mind without consciously considering the topic.

One particular day, I wrote the words, “Your life is about to be turned upside down and inside out.”

When I wrote this in my journal, my life was chugging along normally. I had no idea what this statement meant, and I moved on and forgot about it.

Three months later, my life was turned upside down with a huge life change I never saw coming.

When I read back over my journal, I was shocked to see the words I'd written months earlier.

Why did I write this before I had any conscious awareness of the portending upheaval? How did I “know” that my life would be turned upside down?

I believe my intuition was speaking to me before my analytical mind had a chance to notice the signs or pick up on the subtle signals that must have been swirling about me.

Have you ever had something like this happen to you?

Maybe it wasn't as dramatic as my journaling scenario, but I'm sure you've had “gut reactions” or intuitive feelings that have guided your decisions — or should have.

What Is An Introvert And Am I One?

by Barrie Davenport

lonely woman sitting on dock what is an introvert

When you are at a party or at work, do you get noticed first by other people because you feel the need to take center stage?

Do you like to approach people you don't know and make small talk or learn something about where they come from?

Or, would you rather stay out of the limelight and limit your conversations to a few meaningful ones rather than talking about the weather or sports?

If you love being the center of attention or being with groups of people, that means you are eager for contact and like to make a lot of connections with others. You might be an extrovert.

However, if you would rather stay in the background a bit, then you may prefer solitude rather than being around a large crowd of people. You are probably an introvert.

15 Luxurious Ways To Pamper Yourself Without Breaking The Bank

by Barrie Davenport

Going out to a spa or nail salon isn’t always an option.

And your budget just won’t accommodate regular dinners out at your favorite restaurants.

So, how do you pamper yourself without spending too much?

We’ve got you covered.

Read on to explore 15 of the best pampering ideas for cost-conscious women and men (because self-care isn’t just for girls).

Look through the options and make a list of your favorites for pampering yourself on a budget.

Then work your way through it.

How to Deal With A Covert Narcissist Mother

by Barrie Davenport

Do you know how to recognize covert narcissistic mother traits?

The covert part means they’re usually under the radar for most people — but not for the people they live with.

Sons and daughters of covert narcissistic mothers often don’t realize until much later what their mothers’ “parenting style” has cost them.

It’s not unusual to find you’re still dealing with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) due to your mother’s narcissistic behavior.

But how do you recognize that behavior for what it is?

And what can you do about it?