“The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words.” – Philip K. Dick Emotional manipulation is when someone purposely gets you...
Often, when one is struggling to figure out who they are and what they want, the influence of others can make them feel like they’re being blow around by the wind. They like to agree to things because it’s convenient and reduces conflict, and find it hard to say no....
“He felt like he was walked all over like a doormat.” This is a common saying, or analogy implying that one feels that they’ve been taken advantage of, used, bullied, or violated in some way. What happened is that a line was crossed, a personal boundary,...
That day she slept through her alarm clock and therefore was late to work, and late to every meeting she had that day. This created a very stressful and unproductive Monday, and a bad start to the week. She attributed her tardiness to her partners morning routine, the...
Imagine a ship unmoored, floating aimlessly in the sea riding any wave that comes. It weathers storms and sunny days, with no direction, no port of destination, and no idea where it will arrive.This is a good representation of your life without goals. Life without...
One of the most important principles of personal development is that you take 100% responsibility for your life. It’s important to understand what responsibility is, especially in relation to blame. What does it mean to take responsibility for your life? ...
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