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Self-Esteem: What It Is and 8 Proven Ways to Boost It 0
Self-esteem is about how you see yourself. It has nothing to do with the mask you show to the world or how other people see you. It is an interior thing. It is how you feel about yourself.
Discover the meaning of self-esteem and effective strategies to boost self-esteem to improve your personal well-being and strengthen your relationships.

Own Your Thoughts and Feelings & Let Others Own Theirs 0
Owning your thoughts and feelings and letting other people own theirs is a foundational part of healthy communication skills.
It creates an attitude that makes it easier to present your ideas in a tactful way. And it helps you listen to other people without getting triggered or defensive.
What does it mean to own thoughts and feelings?
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: communication skills emotional intelligence relationship skills

Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Wife or Girlfriend 33
Are you living with an emotionally abusive wife, girlfriend, ex-wife, or ex-girlfriend?
Or dealing with a psychologically abusive female partner or ex?
Wondering, "Am I being emotionally abused?"
Is a man you know and care about suffering under the weight of emotional abuse from a woman?
This is how one man describes the relationship that nearly destroyed him:
“My ex-girlfriend was an emotional terrorist.”
Emotional and psychological abuses tear a person up inside.
Emotionally abused partners feel drained, distracted, and debilitated.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: abuse OF men BY women partner abuse

Keep Calm and Carry On Origin Story 0
I've seen lots of versions of Keep Calm slogans, and appreciated their anti-anxiety possibilities, but my recent discovery of their origin story has made them even more interesting.
"Keep Calm and Carry On" with the crown above the slogan was a poster that was created in . . .
- Ann Silvers

What is Assertive Communication and Behavior? 0
Assertive behavior and communication often get confused with aggression, but there is a difference between being assertive and being aggressive.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: emotional intelligence relationship skills self-esteem and self-confidence

How to Spot a Sociopathic Liar: Traits, Tactics & Red Flags 33
Sociopathic liars are manipulative, charming, and dangerously convincing. Learn how to recognize the red flags of sociopathy and protect yourself from deception, emotional damage, and manipulation.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: abuse OF men BY women partner abuse