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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
Be Your Own Jedi Master
Do you trust your intuition? Using it to tune in to your life and pay attention to what is really going on in you, and around you, requires introspection, patience, and time. Grand Jedi Master Yoda had it right. After all, he became a Jedi Master at 96 years old and trained his first student at 800 years old. He gave it time. While we humans don’t have 800 years, or maybe we do, you too can develop and master Yoda’s Jedi skills to enhance your life and grow your innate ability to trust your gut.
By Susan Lee Woodward2 years ago in Psyche
My Addiction Wrecked Me Financially
I am absolutely broke. I don’t mind admitting it. There’s no shame in it, life is tough and we’re all struggling. It’s not very uncommon for an alcoholic to be broke, I mean I had a hundred-dollar-a-day habit, what would you expect?
By Patrick Meowler2 years ago in Psyche
Managing Worker Stress: Identifying Problems and Implementing Solutions
Across all sectors, employee stress is too often experienced as an everyday thing especially at this moment in time when work environments are so demanding. Burnout results from long work hours, heavy workloads, tight deadlines and pressure to always perform well. When left unaddressed, stress decreases productivity while affecting employee’s health, morale and general wellbeing negatively. This may lead to increased absenteeism rates in companies engagement levels and turnover rates that are higher than expected. However, with appropriate strategies stress at workplaces can be managed and its adverse impacts minimized. Common Sources of Workplace Stress
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran2 years ago in Psyche
Covert Narcissists and Legal System Exploitation:
When it comes to narcissists, their need for control knows no bounds. Most people associate narcissistic behavior with personal relationships—romantic partners, friends, or family members—but covert narcissists often take their manipulation to a whole new level: the legal system. And if there’s one thing a covert narcissist loves more than playing the victim, it’s exploiting the rules in their favor.
By Sunshine Firecracker™2 years ago in Psyche
Flying Monkeys:
When it comes to narcissistic abuse, the term "flying monkeys" may seem like an odd phrase at first glance, but it perfectly encapsulates one of the most insidious tactics narcissists use to maintain control over their victims. Borrowed from The Wizard of Oz, where the Wicked Witch of the West commands a fleet of flying monkeys to do her bidding, the term now applies to people the narcissist manipulates to further their agenda. Flying monkeys carry out the narcissist’s dirty work by spreading lies, defending them, and attacking the narcissist's target. This tactic not only keeps the narcissist’s hands clean but also amplifies their manipulation, leaving the victim isolated, overwhelmed, and even more vulnerable.
By Sunshine Firecracker™2 years ago in Psyche
Signs of Gaslighting:
Gaslighting is one of the most subtle and insidious forms of emotional manipulation. It’s a tactic used by individuals—often narcissists—to make their victim doubt their own reality, perceptions, and sanity. Over time, gaslighting can leave the victim feeling confused, powerless, and isolated, unsure of what is real and what isn’t. The term comes from the 1944 film Gaslight, in which a husband manipulates his wife into believing she’s losing her mind by subtly altering their environment and insisting she’s imagining the changes.
By Sunshine Firecracker™2 years ago in Psyche
Smear Campaigning:
Smear campaigning is one of the most underhanded tactics narcissists use to tear down their victims. Unlike overt aggression, this method is subtle, calculated, and often goes unnoticed until the damage is done. Whether you're leaving a toxic relationship, setting boundaries, or simply standing up for yourself, a narcissist’s smear campaign is designed to paint you as the villain while they play the victim. This insidious form of character assassination can be devastating, leaving you isolated, socially alienated, and questioning your reality.
By Sunshine Firecracker™2 years ago in Psyche
