A narcissistic personality disorder is defined as a mental health condition characterized by a lack of empathy, a constant need for praise, and a sense of grandiosity. There are two types of narcissists: A grandiose type will display a pattern of superiority and pretentiousness. …

“Nothing I ever did was good enough. They just wanted to string me along with empty promises that I could get somewhere. I honestly felt like they just wanted me to never get promotions or pay me what I’m worth.” This is one of the comments in the subreddit r/antiwork…

It’s funny how we can get our jobs done, receive (nice) paychecks, have small talks with colleagues, and at the same time, feel broken on the inside. You can feel anxious or depressed and still not be able to localize the source of the problem. You could be driving home…

Predictions and survival tips for freelancers — I got fired on International Happiness Day. After three years of working as a Content Writer and Social Media Specialist, I was laid off in a very quick call. There wasn’t much to say, except that the reason wasn’t my performance (I was actually about to get a raise). It…

Is it hunger for success or are we running from something else? — It seems like the comfort zone has become one of the most dangerous places on Earth. The Magic That Happens Once You Leave Your Comfort Zone Life begins at the end of your comfort zone 6 Reasons Why You Should Leave Your Comfort Zone Now There are hundreds of similar…

Recognize a potential problem before it occurs. — Some people say freelancing is great because you can work from everywhere. You’re sitting on a beach, your thoughts are getting lost somewhere over the horizon while inspiration comes to you naturally because you are finally relaxed. In reality, freelancing is more about sitting uncomfortably on the couch, typing with…

When finding a new project takes a long time, but giving up is not an option. Unless you’re a freelancer who prefers quick gigs, you already know the perks of having a long-term project. First of all, it’s the closest thing to having a full-time job, without strict work hours and that one colleague who sneezes 16 times in a row. Long-term freelance gigs provide financial…

Between answering emails, checking FB Messenger, paying for the coffee you just ordered and experiencing a mild panic attack because of a meeting you completely forgot about, it’s almost impossible to be present at the moment. The problem is, constant pressure increases stress, and stress is very detrimental to our…

Freelance writers know a thing or two — When your job is to write content for many different clients, it is inevitable to learn new stuff. For example, I once did research on how to do background checks on people in every single US state. Was this the most interesting topic for me? Not so much. Did I…