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Feel Competitive Or Jealous? Here's How To Channel Your Energy Positively
Unfortunately, we live in a world where competition is accepted as a way of life by most people.
I Became Obsessed With My Ex-Boyfriend's Girlfriend
When I was newly divorced and visiting my hometown in Oklahoma from Los Angeles, I ended up going on a date with a man who was a childhood friend. It...
Ever Feel Jealous Of Other Women? Here's What To Do Instead
When I'm not doing freelance writing work for clients or being a mom to two kids, I'm writing a book about joy. I've been quietly working on it for a...
Why You Can't Be Real With Your Partner + How To Fix It
For years, I knew I had trouble communicating authentically in my relationships. But I had no idea what exactly was going on psychologically. Was I...
How To Cure A Bad Case Of The "Shoulds"
I wish I could begin this post by telling you that I'm a human who is immune to jealousy, self-doubt, or second thoughts.
3 Messages Your Envy Has For You
I'm sure we've all felt envy. Maybe it's the green monster that flared up when your office nemesis got that promotion for which you've been working...
How Jealousy Totally Transformed My Life (In A Good Way)
My jealousy was definitely not your typical, I'm-insecure-over-your-ex-girlfriend, kind of jealousy. It was the...
Why Men & Women Get Jealous For Different Reasons
I can't see the word "jealous" without associating it immediately with Nick Jonas — for two reasons. First, his hit single "Jealous" has been stuck in...
10 Times When Jealousy Is Actually Healthy In A Relationship
When jealousy in a romantic relationship hits, it wells up inside of us, a unique mix of sadness, competition, anger. It feels like an immune reaction...
How I Transformed From Insanely Jealous To Immensely Confident
I never thought of myself as a jealous person before. In fact, I identified as the opposite of jealous. I would describe myself as "a free spirit,"...
Feeling Bad About Yourself? Why A Facebook Detox Could Help
Like many of us, my full-time job mostly involves working at a computer. Checking Facebook at any spare moment throughout the day became part of my...
Women Aren't The Only Ones Who Get Insecure About Their Bodies
I remember the first time I started to feel bad about my body. My wife and I were at an outdoor restaurant when a man jogged past us. This guy could...
8 Warning Signs Of An Abusive Relationship (Infographic)
Domestic violence is a serious issue, and one of the most difficult challenges in attempting to reduce it is that those close to victims often remain...
3 Ways To Deal With Jealousy
I'm guilty. I compare myself to others, especially impeccably-styled girls on Instagram and friends who seem to be perpetually on a Caribbean...
How To Get A Grip On Your Jealousy
Of all the emotions that we find painful, jealousy is probably the one that stabs most sharply. Though it can be subtle, a faintly stabbing flicker —...
How To Avoid Competing With Your Friends
“You made how much money from your last freelance project?” I asked my friend after she told me what she got paid for a freelance writing assignment.
When Jealousy Is A Good Thing...
Not sure if you’re really, truly connecting to your power?
How to Ensure That Jealousy Doesn't Destroy You
How often to you feel pleased and happy for your friends or loved ones when something good comes their way?