We find ourselves in a funny situation these days: We say “yes” to all the annoying schedule stretching requests, but say “no” to all the things that will help us grow as individuals.
Relationships, especially at this time in our life, can be a mess. Psychotherapist Steven Bernstein reflects on what he’s learned.
Sometimes friendships, even long-lasting important ones, can sour. Many guys opt for the “pretend they don’t exist, and they’ll get the hint” approach. We say you’re more of a man that that.
The older we get, the more hard, and emotional experiences we encounter. This may seem obvious, but the weight of these experiences often becomes so heavy that even the smallest setback can feel like the worst failure…
Do you find yourself lying awake at night, fretting over things like the like kid you made fun of at recess 18 years ago or that stupid thing you said in the elevator yesterday? We all do it, and it’s holding us back.
Feeling down in the dumps? In a rut? Worthless and self-loathing? You’re in luck, because the doctor is in and he’s got just the prescription for you: get off your flabby ass and move.
Your mid-20′s can be a rough time. Our man’s got the 6 stages every quarter-lifer goes through. Here’s to making it out on top.
How early in a relationship can you ask if the other person is dating other people? It can be an honest and nagging feeling we can’t control, but it can have disappointing consequences if not handled properly. Brooke has how to deal.
The funny thing about confidence is that it’s only a feeling — meaning people only know that you’re not feeling confident if you SHOW them you’re not feeling confident. Take control of these three visual cues and people will think you’re the most confident guy in the room. As they say, “Fake it till you make it.”
Everyone gets angry sometimes, but there’s a difference between spitting a few curses and Hulking your fist through a door. Use these 9 techniques to keep your conscience, and your knuckles, blood free.
Stress sucks. From headaches, bad moods, hair loss and health problems, stress can ruin more than just your day, it can ruin your life. Learn to manage it right out of your life with these easy habits.
You’ve been hearing all your life that women love confident men. But many guys fail to distinguish confident from cocky asshole. Brooke gives the lowdown on how a guy can have sexy self-esteem, without being full of himself.
Too often in the pursuit of being macho we men think we must stand solitary against the challenges of life, only making things more difficult and proving ourselves fools. Don’t go it alone, build your team and become the best you can be.
Back-handed compliments and snide little notes left to be found later seem to be the only way people can communicate unhappy feelings these days. Whether with the family, at work, or online we’ve got the techniques for dealing with those people in your life unable to just say it to your face.
There’s a line for those who hate their job and odds are, you’re already straddling it, next to everyone within eyesight. Work is the chip on all our shoulders and while there isn’t anything we can do about it, shy of becoming a bum – we can control the situation and make it a lot more manageable. Here’s how.
Forget lucky coins, magical boxer-briefs, or a crusty rabbit’s foot, because your luck is about to change. Whether you’re cursed in finding opportunities or prone to strike-outs with beautiful women, the key to finding your lucky charm is a mixed bag of opportunity and hard work.
Many of us fear a large room of strangers — we’ve got no connection to them, no shared interests, heck we don’t even know their names. Rather than letting that cripple us though, we can work around the fear, identify the various groups in the room, take control of the conversation, and become a dynamic person of interest rather than that weirdo sticking to the punch bowl.
Stress piles on us all here and there but if it seems as though you’re ready to fold underneath it, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. The last thing you want to do is ignore it, learn more from a first hand experience and begin to take back control of your life.
Hundreds of thousands of people struggle with self image problems in a world of buffed up action stars and women’s-jean wearing comedians, but you don’t have to suffer in their image. Learn how one man accepted and changed himself on his terms, not theirs.
With our 24 hour news networks of doom and gloom, and our culture’s constant push to sell out we should be happy there is anything left in our glass at all. A look at reclaiming what is ours.
Ever wonder where you’re heading? Well, you certainly ain’t alone. Kevin H. MacLean muses about New York City, “superhuman” mice, luck, and all the while tries to remember that life isn’t about where you end up but what you do on the way there.
Everyone gets down, but that doesn’t mean you’re out. With these helpful hints you can kick depression to the curb for a happier, healthier you.
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