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Mar 31, 2024 | 
hackspirit.com | Niamh McNamara
Kindness has the power to transform people’s lives. It is a virtue that manifests in many forms, such as being considerate, assisting others, and showing goodwill. A genuine expression of care and understanding, it is informed by the belief that every person and living creature deserves love, respect, and support. Kind people are friendly, welcoming, and generous, and often prioritize the wellbeing of others without a second thought or without expecting anything in return.
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Mar 30, 2024 | 
hackspirit.com | Niamh McNamara
Indications of low self-esteem leaks out of people in many ways. Through our posture, self-care, lifestyle choices, and even our facial expressions. And also, through our words. When we speak, we really expose ourselves, probably much more than we think! Humans are adept at reading body language to better understand the mentalities and emotions of those around us. But what is often neglected is how much our choice of words says about our mental and emotional states.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
hackspirit.com | Niamh McNamara
You’ve just met someone you think is awesome… there aren’t many feelings that can top that! But maybe previous heartbreaks and betrayals have left you cynical about love. And perhaps you’re a little afraid of exposing yourself to more pain by getting involved with someone new.
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Mar 22, 2024 | 
hackspirit.com | Niamh McNamara
We all know someone like this… On the outside, they seem to have it all. They are well put together, take care of themselves, have a good career, plenty of nice things, and generally seem to live the good life. But, deep down, they are far from the image they work so hard to project to others. They are, in fact, painfully insecure. And their entire persona has been carefully crafted to give the opposite impression of the reality. It’s not always easy to spot these people immediately.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
hackspirit.com | Niamh McNamara
Being in love heightens every emotion we experience. This feels amazing when the feelings are positive but can be hellish when they’re negative. But like it or not, we have to take the good with the bad. Because the reality is that romantic relationships expose every vulnerability we have, and they test us like nothing else.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
ideapod.com | Niamh McNamara |Mia Zhang |Isabella Chase |Eliza J Hartley
The expressions of love shown in TV shows, movies, or on social media are not always real-world accurate. In fact, they are often exaggerated, idealized, and even unhealthy. Despite this, many people judge their relationships through these lenses and end up frustrated and disappointed. So, how do you know someone truly cares about you? And more to the point, how can you tell if an introvert is love with you?
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
hackspirit.com | Niamh McNamara
Are you able to celebrate your wins? How do you feel when you are praised for achieving something difficult and specialized? When we see someone slaying it in life, we tend to think that they are delighted with themselves and enjoying their success. But sadly, this isn’t true of many high achievers. Some extremely accomplished people are riddled with self-doubt. They simply don’t feel worthy of their achievements, as if they are not justified.
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Mar 6, 2024 | 
hackspirit.com | Niamh McNamara
We’ve often heard people say, “that was a lesson learned” when referring to the outcome of a difficult period in their life. And life is full of lessons; trying, failing, picking yourself up again, learning, and moving forward. However, some people try to learn as much as possible from others, so they don’t have to make as many mistakes themselves. Because learning lessons the hard way is tough.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
hackspirit.com | Niamh McNamara
The desires and motivations of introverted people may be mysterious to some, but in fact, they are quite straightforward. While being high profile, getting lots of attention, and having a dizzying social calendar may be the holy grail to some, this lifestyle holds no attraction for an introvert. On the contrary, it is their idea of hell!But that’s not to say that certain things don’t get their blood pumping. After all, their ways of finding peace, feeling energized, and having fun are different.
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Feb 10, 2024 | 
hackspirit.com | Niamh McNamara
Remember the time when you never felt more alive. It’s a remarkable feeling, and its exact origins are often difficult to identify. But we can probably be certain of one thing: it was when you felt purposeful, joyful, and enthusiastic all at once. Now imagine quite a different feeling – aimlessness, meaninglessness, boredom. It’s quite the comedown, and yet so many of us fall into this abyss at different times in our lives. And it isn’t something that’s obvious when we see someone.
