Category: Relationships & Personal Growth

Relationships & Personal Growth

Men who are deeply unhappy with how their life turned out often display these behaviors (without realizing it)

Unhappiness can manifest in many forms, and often, it’s not as straightforward as we might expect.

It can be hidden behind a facade of success, masked by a seemingly perfect life or camouflaged in habitual patterns.

For men specifically, societal expectations and norms can make it even more challenging to express discontent or dissatisfaction openly.…

Relationships & Personal Growth

7 times in life when the best thing to do is trust your instincts, according to psychology

For years, I grappled with the concept of trusting my instincts.

You know what I’m talking about:

– Those gut feelings – Intuitive nudges – That inner voice urging you to make a certain decision.

But how often should we actually listen to these instincts?

I’m Lachlan Brown, the founder of Hack Spirit, and a …

Relationships & Personal Growth

I thought being agreeable made me a good person. Here’s how I realized it was hurting me

For the longest time, I thought being easygoing—always saying yes, avoiding conflict, making sure everyone liked me—was a good thing.

That it made me a good person.

But over time, I started to realize something: the more I bent over backward to please everyone, the further I drifted from myself.

I wasn’t being kind. I …

Relationships & Personal Growth

If you want to maintain a tight bond with your children as you get older, say goodbye to these behaviors

If your kid slams the door, you know they’re upset. If they hug you tight, you know they feel safe.

That’s parenting 101.

But, growing older with your children isn’t always that straightforward. The challenges evolve as they do, and so must your approach to maintaining that precious bond.

Some parents manage this better than …

Relationships & Personal Growth

I’ve always wanted to maintain a close bond with my adult children, but as they grow older, it feels like we’re drifting apart. What can I do?

I hear you. And I know how hard that can feel.

You’ve spent so many years being deeply involved in your children’s lives, and now, as they step further into adulthood, it feels like they’re slipping away. You want to stay close, but you don’t want to overstep or make them feel smothered.

The good …

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People who still look youthful in their 60s and beyond typically practice these 7 habits

There’s a stark difference between looking your age and looking decades younger.

The difference boils down to habits. Ageing gracefully isn’t about secret potions or expensive surgeries, it’s about lifestyle choices that are within your control.

Maintaining a youthful appearance as you move into your 60s and beyond is often the result of practicing certain …

Relationships & Personal GrowthReputation Management

7 phrases that instantly make you sound less intelligent (and what to say instead)

Have you ever said something and immediately wished you could take it back?

I know I have.

Over the years, I’ve noticed that certain phrases, while seemingly harmless, can instantly make someone sound less intelligent, less confident, or even less credible.

The frustrating part? Most of us don’t even realize we’re using them.

Small tweaks …

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7 things you don’t realize you’re doing because you lack direction in life

Ever heard the saying, “Not all those who wander are lost?”

Sure, it can be liberating to stray off the beaten path and explore uncharted territories of life. But let’s be real, sometimes that wandering feels less like an adventure and more like aimlessly drifting.

Now, you might be thinking, “I’ve got it together.” But …