Do’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Toxic Behavior We all know that person — the one who leaves you feeling worse off after interacting with them. Maybe it’s a manipulative family member or a co-worker who can’t stop complaining about every little thing. It’s common to refer to these people as being toxic. But it’s important to keep in mind that this term isn’t grounded in psychology and doesn’t have a simple definition. If you have a hard time dealing with someone in your life, it’s helpful to start by pinpointing problematic behaviors, rather than simply labeling them as being toxic. self-absorption or self-centeredness manipulation and other emotional abuse dishonesty and deceit difficulty offering compassion to others a tendency to create drama or conflict Sound like familiar? Read on for tips on how to respond to this type of behavior. Avoid playing into their reality Some people have a tendency to see themselves as the victim in every situation. If they mess up, they might shift the

Psychology says people who grew up poor often display these 7 behaviors as adults Olivia Reid by Olivia Reid May 5, 2025, 8:52 am Psychology has a lot to say about how our upbringing impacts our adult behavior. And when it comes to growing up poor, the effects can be surprisingly profound. Those who grow up in less affluent environments often develop specific behaviors that carry through to adulthood. This isn’t about stereotyping or making assumptions, but understanding how our early experiences shape us. It’s fascinating stuff. So, let’s dive into it. Here are seven behaviors that psychology tells us are often displayed by adults who grew up poor. 1) They value experience over things Growing up poor often instills a unique perspective on what truly matters in life. People who’ve experienced financial hardship during their formative years tend to place a higher value on experiences rather than material possessions. They understand that things can come and go, but experiences and memor

Practice Positive Self-Talk Negative self-talk can limit your abilities and lessen your self-confidence by convincing your subconscious that you "can't handle" something or that it is "too hard" and you "shouldn't even try."10 Self-talk that is optimistic, on the other hand, can foster self-compassion and help you overcome self-doubt and take on new challenges. The next time you begin to think that you have no business speaking up in a meeting or that you are too out of shape to work out, remind yourself that your thoughts aren’t always accurate. Then find a way to turn those thoughts around into more positive self-talk. Here are a few examples of ways to challenge pessimistic self-talk and reframe your thoughts into a more positive way of thinking, increasing your self-confidence along the way: "I can't handle this" or "This is impossible" becomes "I can do this" or "All I have to do is try." "I can't do anything right" becomes "I can do better next time" or "At least I learned someth

This question was often asked – Which is more important or which one comes first? The personal brand or the business brand? The clear answer to this is Personal Bran d. Especially so in SMEs where your business is small or new or in the process of growing. People do business because of who you are as your business is not well known. If they trust you, they will buy from you regardless of what is your business brand. If they don’t trust you, they will just go to another business owner that they can trust more. The only time customers think your business brand is more important is when they know a lot about your business brand eg if you are the GM of Microsoft or MacDonald, then it doesn’t matter if they do not know you as a person, the brand itself is good. So you need to have a personal brand. If you can build a personal brand, you may even have multiple businesses. Since trusting you means trusting what you sell. So this comes to my marketing philosophy on personal branding – “if you