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How to Spot a Sociopathic Liar: Traits, Tactics & Red Flags

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.

What is Gaslighting Emotional Abuse?

Gaslighting is a crazy-making form of emotional abuse.

Gaslighting occurs when someone intentionally twists your perception of reality for their own gain.

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• Gaslighting Meaning and Definition
• The Origins of the Term Gaslighting
• Why do Gaslighters Gaslight?
• 3 Toxic Tactics of Gaslighters: Denial, Trivializing, Withholding
• Denial Mind Games: How Gaslighters Twist Your Memories and Experiences
• Gaslighting infographic 

How Brainwashing Works: Cults, Propaganda & Abusive Relationships

Brainwashing isn’t just something that happens in cults or wartime captivity—it can show up in abusive relationships, social groups, political campaigns, and parental alienation. Learn how these coercive control tactics override independent thought and how to spot the red flags.

The Link Between Perfectionism, Anxiety and Depression

Perfectionism is a tough taskmaster. The drive to be perfect and have everything around you be perfect is a ball and chain that holds you back and bogs you down. 

Discover what researchers have uncovered about the negative impact of perfectionism, PLUS tips and tools for overcoming toxic perfectionism. 

How to Make a SMART Goal

Setting goals doesn't achieve much unless that goal is doable. If you don't make your goal a reality you can end up feeling like a failure -- but maybe your goal was doomed from the start. 

Some smart people came up with the SMART method of creating doable goals for business. You can use the same method for creating doable personal goals.

What is a SMART goal?

SMART stands for:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Relevant
• Timed

Click to read more and set yourself up for success!

Does abuse of men by women really happen? What does it look like?

There are more abused men than you might think and there are more abusive women than you might think. 

The idea that women can't hurt men is a cultural myth.

Just because women on average are smaller than men on average doesn't mean women can't hurt men. It turns out -- size doesn't matter. (Well, to be more specific, size matters somewhat, but it isn't everything.)

A woman can hurt her male partner in all sorts of ways: psychologically, financially, spiritually, legally, physically, and sexually.

Yes, I said physically and sexually.