The Mindset Makeover for Confidence

This article is about building your social confidence and optimism. So you might find this next sentence a bit strange. It’s common for Buddhist monks to meditate on death. Specifically, their own death. Why would they do that? Well, Buddhists seek enlightenment, a...

Social Skills Boot Camp

I like confident people. Especially when the source of their confidence is good social skills (rather than good looks, wealth, or accomplishments). Because, here’s the thing about a person who is socially adept… They can: make you feel good about yourself, help you...

Flirting Boot Camp

Flirting is essential to building AND maintaining romantic relationships. Whether you’ve been too self-conscious to start, or you just want to expand your comfort with flirting, this article will help. We’re going to rapidly review the basics…the “active ingredients”...

How to Bring Out the Best in People

Do you instinctively know things about people the moment you meet them? Most people do. Because we pick up on nonverbal signals. I recently walked into a room of 13 people and immediately sensed something different about one of them. She was their leader. It was a...

Use Your “Happiness Compass” to Get the Life You Want

You want what you want. Quick—list 5 things you really want. Things you know will make your life better. What was on your list? Your dream job, dream house, dream car, dream body, dream guy? We all know our lives would be better off with a fatter bank account, more...

How Dating Inevitably Changes You

Do you ever wonder what would be different in your life if you hadn’t dated the men you’ve dated? Do relationships actually change who we are? If you’re a fan of the TV show Parks and Recreation, you may remember Ann’s dating adventures in the third season. She...