Author: Mia Zhang

Mia Zhang blends Eastern and Western perspectives in her approach to self-improvement. Her writing explores the intersection of cultural identity and personal growth. Mia encourages readers to embrace their unique backgrounds as a source of strength and inspiration in their life journeys.
Confidence & Appearance

People who actively avoid uncomfortable but important conversations usually display these 7 behaviors

Have you ever found yourself strategically steering clear of certain discussions?

Those uncomfortable but vital conversations that you know you should have, yet you always seem to avoid?

Most of us are guilty of this behavior, and it’s not always because we’re intentionally trying to be evasive.

More often than not, we might just be …

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8 signs someone is subtly putting you down (and passing it off as constructive criticism)

Constructive criticism can be a great tool for personal growth, but not all feedback is genuine.

Sometimes, people use the guise of constructive criticism to subtly put others down, undermining their confidence or self-worth—they might be subtly putting you down while making it seem like they’re just trying to help.

Recognizing these subtle signs can …

Confidence & Appearance

If you recognize these 7 signs, you’re an emotionally high-maintenance person

No one wants to be called “high-maintenance.” The term carries a stigma, conjuring images of someone overly demanding or difficult to please.

But when it comes to emotions, being high-maintenance doesn’t mean you’re dramatic or unreasonable—it simply means you have deeper emotional needs that require attention and understanding.

The truth is, being emotionally high-maintenance often …

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If you recognize these 8 signs, you’ve been emotionally manipulated by someone close to you

In the twisty game of emotions, it’s often tricky to distinguish between genuine care and manipulation.

Emotional manipulation can be subtle and difficult to recognize, especially when it comes from someone close to you.

If you’ve ever found yourself questioning a loved one’s actions or doubting your own feelings, there’s a chance you’ve been emotionally …