Until the end, the narcissist in your life keeps taking and taking while you keep giving. It could be a professional relationship, it could be a friendship, or it could be an intimate relationship. Narcissists have no problem engaging people in any of these. The dead-end street of narcissism is the extreme version. Each narcissist is part of a spectrum that ranges from mild to severe — severe narcissism is pathological, a disorder that, if it goes unchecked, will rage out of control for the majority of a person’s life....

1. They are addicted to work. The problem for the typical workaholic is that they are totally convinced that unless they are super productive, their sense of self-worth plummets. The cure is worse than the disease. It is often difficult to pinpoint what constitutes workaholism. But it is described as an addiction. 2. They thrive on work. They know that they are risking health problems but the buzz they get from juggling multiple projects is like nothing else on earth....

1. It can be used to flavor your oats or pasta. Before cooking your pasta, oats or rice, steep a couple bags of jasmine, green or chamomile tea in the water. Remove them just before you add the grains, to give a subtle flavour, while adding the nutritional benefits from the tea. 2. It can neutralize bad odors. Stash used teabags in the fridge to zap unwanted odors. Dumping the contents of a used, dry teabag in a litter box or ashtray will also help remove bad smells....

1. Split up all the chores. There is no such thing as “men’s work” or “women’s work” to a feminist father. He has no qualms doing the dishes or cooking dinner, and would never want your mother to think it’s “her job” to do anything around the house. He takes responsibility around the house, regardless of the task. 2. Teach you about sports. Just because your a girl doesn’t mean your father won’t teach you how to throw a football, or kick a soccer ball....

Here’s the question posed in this edition of Ask The Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurs are known to be resilient people who fail fast and fail often. Where does your ability to get back up come from? Know the Statistics – Sean Johnson, Digital Intent 2. Learn From Each Failure – Pete Kennedy, Main Street ROI 3. Watch the Olympics! – Kelly Azevedo, She’s Got Systems 4. Stock Up on Support – Christopher Pruijsen, Letslunch....

1. Siddharta – by Hermann Hesse The vibrant hue and minimalist design of this book is aligned to the story it contains. Siddharta is a page-turner, despite being a very deep, spiritual book that will leave you reeling and thinking. 2. Big Magic – by Elizabeth Gilbert The colors! The title! So much promise. A great book by the author of Eat, Pray, Love, ideal for the creative archetype or creative-wannabes....

Each language has unique words which often reflect its culture. Italian is no exception as we will see from the list of 17 words which cannot really be directly translated into English. 1. Culaccino Italian cuisine has a fine reputation which is widely recognized. Many food words reflect this. “Culaccino” is used to describe the mark left by a glass on the tablecloth, because it is wet or stained....

Not all of these websites are equal however. The best always rise to the top, and we don’t want to waste your time with websites that won’t deliver maximum results. From improving your health, learning a second language,[1] to saving you more time, we’ve curated the top 17 free websites that will enhance your quality of life. Here they are… 1. MyFitnessPal What you’ll get: Ability to easily track calories MyFitnessPal is a free personal assistant to help you get in the best shape possible....

1. Myśleć o niebieskich migdałach “To think of blue almonds.” This is used to describe when someone is daydreaming. For example, if you messed something up because you were not paying attention, or you missed something important, someone may say this phrase to you sarcastically. 2. Rzucać grochem o ściane “Throw beans at the wall.” This is used when describing speaking with someone who just won’t see things your way. Speaking to him is like “throwing beans at a wall” (talking to a wall) he just won’t see your point of view....

Everyone dreams of a positive future, but most people don’t realize the secret to a truly successful life: You determine your future in the way you spend your everyday moments. If you want to be a successful person, you must consistently develop good daily habits. As Aristotle pointed out: Building positive daily habits is a huge challenge, but can you imagine the amazing things you could accomplish with just a little commitment and determination?...

1. You are thankful for their honesty Even when you don’t want to hear it they will tell you things that you can’t help but reflect positively on. You are thankful for them always telling you the truth when you love them. 2. You appreciate them for being selfless You remember that day they came to keep you company when you were broken by your loved one. You could count on them for being there when the odds are against you....

Here are some lesser known facts about Stephen Hawking you may not be aware of. He was born on Jan 8th in 1942 which was the 300th anniversary of the death of Galileo. At school, he only managed to get average grades. He was curious about how clocks worked and regularly took them to pieces but was not very good at reassembling them! His studies at Oxford were disturbed by his rowing practice which occupied six afternoons a week....

There were times in my life when I wanted to give up, but then I would put on motivational video or listen to TED Talks about never giving up. It was because of their motivational speeches that I would feel inspired and motivated again. By listening to the powerful words, not only has my life changed, but I have also learned what a big difference someone can make to the lives of others, simply by saying something that resonates....

Your spring and summer are fixing to get pretty sweet! Take a peek at these and pick one (or two!) to try today! 1. Healthy Flourless Carrot Breakfast Cake Source: The Big Man’s World Regular breakfast cake recipes contain sugar and white flour that lead to erratic blood sugar spikes, but you don’t need them thanks to this Healthy Flourless Carrot Breakfast Cake that satisfies and nourishes! Start your day with it or pair it with some plain yogurt and berries for a refreshing summer dessert!...

Truth be told, if this topic is to be addressed adequately, more than one aspect of productivity needs to be taken into account. To quote Gandhi, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” or: if you want to forge a productive environment, you need to start with yourself. Once these ambitious habits take firm roots within you, the next step should be to inspire your personnel or co-workers to do the same....

1. You’re Going to Spend A Lot of Time Figuring Stuff Out Unless you’re one of the lucky few who already knows what their passion is and what you really enjoy, you will be spending a lot of time trying new things and figuring out what you’re good at and what you like. Don’t be afraid to try new things and fail at them; failing builds character. You have a lot of growing up to do in your 20s, a lot of self-examination and exploration....

As parents research their child’s dyslexia and receive information from the experts, they come to understand many things that they want others to understand as well. Here’s 20 of them. 1. They read differently. The brain anatomy of a dyslexic child is different. The area that understands language operates differently than the average individual’s. The brain has to translate symbols on the page of a book (for example) into sounds....

1. Stop caring more about approval than earning it. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel validated for your hard work. The problem is when you spend more time searching for a pat on the back than going out and giving people a reason to recognize you. 2. Stop being thankless. Being ungrateful, unappreciative, or however else you want to say it, is the same as being selfish. Sure, you’d never admit that you’re an overall selfish person, but you may be oblivious to all of the goodwill thrown your way....