Well obviously not men. And while this can be incredibly frustrating for all us women, there are some pretty good reasons for it. For starters our brains are configured differently. Women are geared for chatting and maintaining relationships while doing the gathering part of hunter gatherer. We’re usually the main caregivers for children so we […]
Do You Need a Nervous Breakdown?
Technically nervous breakdowns don’t exist. But I bet you know what they are and may even know someone who’s had one. These days they’d be called a depressive episode or the onset of an anxiety disorder but I think nervous breakdown is probably a better term. When you endure relentless stress there’s a whole heap […]
Why Do We Remember Criticism over Praise?
You’re out meeting new people, chatting and laughing. Everyone has been complimentary, commenting on how lovely you are, saying you must catch up again and asking for your number. You feel on top of the world. And then you over hear someone say “I don’t know what people see in her. I just don’t rate […]
How to Build Your Emotional Intelligence
If you want to give yourself the best chance in life, working on your emotional intelligence is a must. Emotional intelligence (EQ) has been found to be related to all kinds of fabulous things like – better relationships (romantic and platonic), better academic and work performance, and fewer mental health issues. There is even some […]
