In theory, you have the right to post anything you want on Facebook. It's your wall, right? You can be as boring, obnoxious or self-promoting as you like—all in the name of freedom of speech. But here's the deal: your Facebook habits could be driving your friends crazy. (Assuming they're still you're friends. They may have un-Friended you a long time ago, except you're too … [Read more...] about 8 Incredibly Irritating Facebook Habits
7 Nice Ways to Say No
'No' is not a bad word. Or at least, it shouldn't be. Many people feel guilty about 'disappointing' a friend who wants to meet up for dinner, or 'abandoning' a co-worker who asks for help on a project. They feel that they should always be ready to help, even if they're exhausted or simply not comfortable with accommodating the request. However, there's no shame or blame in … [Read more...] about 7 Nice Ways to Say No
7 Tips for Dealing with Critical People
'You can't please everybody.' We know that, we say that, and on good days we actually believe that. But it's funny how all our logic and confidence can crumble when we hear a critical comment from a parent, a boss, teacher, or anyone whose opinion deeply matters to us. Sometimes, we even internalize what they say, replaying their painful remarks in our heads so many times that … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Dealing with Critical People
9 Secrets to Keeping Your Party Guests Happy
One of the most important secrets to a successful party is to manage your guests. Invite the right enough number of people, throw together a good 'mix' of personalities and interests, and keep them happy and comfortable. This matters a lot more than whether or not you served expensive wine, or even if your steak was cooked to perfection. Here are some guide questions that … [Read more...] about 9 Secrets to Keeping Your Party Guests Happy
7 Signs that You’re a Clingy Friend
Have you ever had a friend whom you really liked but was just too clingy for comfort? No one wants to be stifled by an overly needy person, but sometimes, you might not realize just how needy you are behaving. People are social creatures. Even the most introvert of us needs to interact with other people every so often. However, there are boundaries to interaction. Even if … [Read more...] about 7 Signs that You’re a Clingy Friend