The term “vampire” entered the Portuguese language in the 18th century, coming from the French “vampire,” which, in turn, comes from the German “Vampir,” borrowed in the early 18th century from the Serbian вампир/vampir. It was in…

The inspiration for this article came from reading Susan Cain’s excellent book, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking.” This book is filled with inspiration, offering a simple read that allows one…

There is no doubt that living in a toxic relationship is physically and psychologically harmful, leaving scars that are challenging to erase. It is also a fact that toxic relationships often evolve into abusive ones, and although…

Alasdair White, a British professor specializing in performance management, provides an excellent definition of the comfort zone in his book “From Comfort Zone to Performance Management.” He interprets the comfort zone as a series of actions, thoughts,…