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Narcissism – How to deal with it?

The Greek god Narcissus was so fascinated with himself that, in a puddle of water, he spent most of his life looking at his reflection. He was contemptuous of those …

Manipulation

What is Manipulation? Manipulation is a term used to define tactics that indirectly influence or control another person. A manipulator can try to control the emotions, behaviour, and decisions of …

Introspection – Definition, Psychology, And Applications

Had one of those days where you have just sat back and thought about what is happening in your life? Have you tried to figure out what is going wrong …

How to deal with Adversities?

‘Our problems don’t define us, but the way we handle them does.’ Such a simple yet powerful line. Have you ever wondered how do you deal with your problems? How …

Self-love In The Time Of Uncertainty

“A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval” – Mark Twain. What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. …

Is It Possible To Be Kind Every Day?

“No act of kindness – however small – is ever wasted” One thing that this increasingly competitive and fast-paced age requires the most, is kindness. But how exactly do we …

Body Positivity

Recently actress Sonakshi Sinha in an interview revealed that she while studying in college wanted to walk in the ramp during a fashion show, but a thin girl told her …

Why It’s Okay to Cry?

The latest news of ISRO chief K Sivan breaking down after Chandrayaan 2’s setback sparks a debate where few were broken watching the ISRO chef crying while few criticized the …

Lucid Dreaming… Reality Or Myth?

Lucid dreaming has always baffled the minds of many and debated as a myth of mythology. A topic left behind for the geeks to debate over, until Christopher Nolan’s Inception …

10 Steps for Self Worth And Self Growth

Self Worth And Self Growth – Underlying most of the emotional challenges we face, from depression to relationship problems, is the struggle for self-love. When we don’t feel worthy and …

What is Sapiosexual? Definition, Meaning and Signs

Are you a person who just loves any form of a good intellectual discussion and you find that to be very attractive. Then, you can be a sapiosexual. What is … Read More

I need a Girlfriend- Empowering Yourself

“I am 27 years old, engineer, successful for my age, well settled and caring yet I have never had anyone to care for; I have added so many hearts and … Read More

Myers Briggs Personality Test Type Indicator

“Personality can be defined as individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. The study of personality can be classified in two broad areas based on its focus: …

An inferiority complex is lack the self-worth, doubt and uncertainty about ourselves and feeling of not measuring up to the standards. This term Inferiority Complex was used in the 1920s by German psychotherapist …

Master The Art of Self Compassion

In order to survive in this high-pressure world, we must accustom ourselves to the practice of what is called Self Compassion. We often learn to blame ourselves for not …

What is social anxiety

Social Anxiety is used to describe feelings of anxiety and fear that occur in response to social situations. Even the most confident of people can get a little anxious before a presentation, … Read More

Myths About An Introvert

Remember asking an introvert friend “Why so serious? Is everything alright?” How well do we understand Introversion? Introversion can be defined as a personality trait wherein people are inclined inwards … Read More

I’m an Extrovert. And I’m Misunderstood.

Confidence is an internal quality which might get affected overtime because of some insecurity. To resolve these issues, do get in touch with a counselor from BetterLYF.

Ways to Increase your Self-Confidence

Today I am looking to address something that each of us might have Google’d at some point in their lives. Self confidence - the presence of which can make you … Read More

How to be Popular

Most of us at some point in time have wanted to be known. Being known can mean different things to different people - whether it is simply getting people to notice … Read More

All eyes on ME

A million thoughts were buzzing in my head, I was standing behind the curtain reading and re-reading my script. I was the master of the ceremony tonight, all I had … Read More

Are You Addicted To Love?

The strongest drug that exists for a human is another human being “Oh my god, my heart is pounding”, Reshma whispered to herself excitedly. “I think he finally is the …

Nine Ways to Deal with Bullying

We often confuse bullying with regular childhood teasing or taunting. Bullying is an act of aggression characterized by intentional, repetitive and power imbalance. It is the severity and duration of such behavior which marks the … Read More

Five Ways to Communicate Better with The Opposite Sex

Ever had jitters making that first conversation with someone from opposite gender? Most of us have! Thoughts like, … Read More

How forgiveness made Shruti a survivor of Childhood Trauma

I don’t even remember my age when I got involved in a series of “child-play”, that was going to impact the rest of my life. My own family member, under … Read More

4 Ways To Deal With Inferiority Complex

Ryan Breaks The Myth “I Am The Best, Superior Than The Rest”

“Behind everyone who behaves as if he/she were superior to others, we can suspect a feeling of inferiority which calls for very special efforts of concealment. It is as if … Read More

Am I NOT Good Enough?

After the 10th trial in the dressing room of the 5th showroom, I felt I was good for nothing. I felt as if there’s nothing that can look good on … Read More

We Need To Talk- Handling Difficult Conversations.

Will I end up hurting that person? Would it destroy our relationship? I have no idea how will they react. Would they retaliate? These are the few thoughts that occur …

10 Powerful Ways To Build Self Image And Confidence

“I had been noticing people giving me their work to complete at the office and on their deadlines. I had noticed them criticizing me for not doing their work upto … Read More

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