PinnedDeirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inCREATIVETECH FriendsSuck It Up Sure Sucks! Why You Need Authentic Self-AcceptanceThe idiom “suck it up” is idiotic. You need to know about self-acceptance for life’s difficulties and better coping mechanisms.20h ago420h ago4
PinnedDeirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inCREATIVETECH FriendsSpotlight On The Psychology of Negative Comments: Revealing the Mask Behind ThemNegative commenters can hide their true intentions behind a mask, but their impact on others shouldn’t be overlooked.3d ago173d ago17
PinnedDeirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inCREATIVETECH FriendsCriticism Isn’t Always Helpful And Can Destroy A Writer’s ConfidenceAs writers, we put ourselves “out there” to be criticized. I accept this but it’s a challenge to discern what is constructive or not.6d ago186d ago18
PinnedDeirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inCREATIVETECH FriendsEmbrace Your Night Owl: The Science Behind Not Being A Morning PersonKnowing you’re not a morning person can be enlightening. The answers to such quirks are often hidden in our genes.Jul 2714Jul 2714
PinnedDeirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inCREATIVETECH FriendsThe Science Behind Why Time Flies When You’re Having FunStudies show positive emotions shorten time perception and have an interesting connection with serotonin.Jul 1917Jul 1917
Deirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inCREATIVETECH FriendsWhat Happens When DNA Trait Results Aren’t Accurate. It’s More About How You Self Assess ThemHaving been DNA tested by two companies, I was eager to dive head-first into my “traits”, but scrutiny and care are also needed.Jul 2911Jul 2911
Deirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inNever Stop WritingWhat My Birthday Means to Me?In a few days, I will be one year older. Born in July, I love summer but my birthday is also a time of deep reflection.Jul 1513Jul 1513
Deirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inNever Stop WritingRejection Can Help Us Succeed Better in Life: It’s Part of Survival and Can Refocus Our AttentionIt’s a harsh reality to realize you will never be accepted by some people. But rejection in prehistoric times was tied to survival.Jul 1415Jul 1415
Deirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inNever Stop WritingBeing Thankful to Our Enemies: They Encourage Us to Be AuthenticWhy frenemies are our friends and fake friends are frenemies. My experience has been both online and in person.Jul 1213Jul 1213
Deirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )inNever Stop WritingWhy Do Some Top Writers Act So Superior and Arrogant?I know I won’t be liked or popular for being so outspokenJul 1021Jul 1021