This can arm you against narcissists’ next move — What comes to your mind when you hear the term “narcissist?” Perhaps a vivid image of Miranda Priestly from “The Devil Wears Prada” or Gilderoy Lockhart from “Harry Potter.” You may think you know all about a narcissist — the one who always has to be the center of attention…

#1. Time is the real currency — When I was younger, I wanted to be a financial planner. I had this idea that if I could just help people understand money and budgeting, then they would have a better life. I was so sure of this career path that I almost enrolled in an $80,000 finance degree…

The sooner you learn these basics, the easier your life becomes — Like many people, I thought I had life all figured out by the time I turned 30. Boy, was I wrong! Life is unpredictable. One moment, everything seems to be going your way, and the next, everything comes crashing down. No one ever really knows what’s going to happen, so…

Their entertaining personalities make them the focal point of almost any place — Who said you need a phone, book, or iPad to keep you entertained on your commute? I realized this fact when I noticed my surroundings more often during my commutes. From the girl who is always doodling to the boy blasting off his ears, I saw certain types of people…

To have a fulfilled life, feed your mind with the truth — When I was younger, I used to think that life was a game. You “win” by being the smartest, the strongest, and the most popular. But as I got older, I realized that life is not a game at all — it’s a relationship with yourself. The truth is that…

Whatever your goals are in life — personal or professional — your success hinges on your ability to protect yourself from deception — Did you know that you’re being lied to 10 to 200 times daily? That means two to three lies in a 10-minute chat on average. Maybe someone told you they were sick when they weren’t, or perhaps they said they were at work when they were really out partying with…

The verdict is out, and this year he has made your summer reading tough — Summer — it’s that time of the year when Bill Gates announces his book recommendations. And all voracious readers like me wait for this moment—every year. I love reading, and I firmly believe that books are one of the best ways to learn new things and expand your horizons. So…

These four moves put you in a calorie-burning mode by working on the major muscle groups — Workouts are boring towards the end. You’ve had a grueling workout session, pushing yourself to the max, and then you’re exhausted. You feel you could have done more. But, you don’t want to overdo it and risk injury. I know the feeling. I’ve had many failed workout sessions like that. …

Don’t let technology and screens suck your productive and energizing “me-time” — Binge-watching is a time and energy-sucking black hole on earth. It’s been almost a year since I’ve limited my indulgence, and I’m feeling much better. Lighter even. I don’t have the constant low-grade anxiety about what I’m missing out on by not watching the latest season of “fill-in-the-blank”(I don’t know…