We know that taking things personally can set us up for disappointment. But what does it really mean to not take things personally? And what needs to happen inside us so that we don't? It’s painful to ...

Every one of us has a tender underbelly of our psyche. Everyone has something they’re sensitive about, where even a gentle poke can feel more like a thwack. Comments don’t slide off like water from a ...

Imagine that you're at your favorite coffee shop, sipping on that overpriced caramel macchiato, when your friend comments, "Oh, you're still into those sugary drinks?" Suddenly, your delightful ...

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High-IQ people who don't take things personally don't let every comment ruin their day. They know how to stay calm, trust themselves, and stop turning other people's opinions into proof that something ...