Marcel Deer – Ideapod https://ideapod.com Expanding Minds, One Idea at a Time Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:22:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://ideapod.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-Ideapod-favicon-32x32.png Marcel Deer – Ideapod https://ideapod.com 32 32 People who are secretly insecure often use these 12 words or phrases https://ideapod.com/people-who-are-secretly-insecure-often-use-these-words-or-phrases/ https://ideapod.com/people-who-are-secretly-insecure-often-use-these-words-or-phrases/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:48 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=176517 People who are secretly insecure often use these 12 words or phrases 1 People who are secretly insecure often use these 12 words or phrasesWe all feel insecure sometimes. Things don’t always go our way, and even the most self-confident among us can sometimes have doubts about where we stand. But many people keep their insecurities hidden very well. But if you look closely at how they behave, and especially at what they say, you might be able to […]]]> https://ideapod.com/people-who-are-secretly-insecure-often-use-these-words-or-phrases/feed/ 0 9 signs it’s time to leave your nine-to-five and pursue something else https://ideapod.com/signs-its-time-to-leave-your-nine-to-five-and-pursue-something-else/ https://ideapod.com/signs-its-time-to-leave-your-nine-to-five-and-pursue-something-else/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:05:05 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=176364 9 signs its time to leave your nine to five and pursue something else 1 9 signs it’s time to leave your nine-to-five and pursue something elseThe daily grind gets everyone down, at least sometimes. But if it’s really starting to get to you, you might start wondering if it isn’t time to do something else. The marketplace has changed drastically in the past decade, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the nature of work has really shifted. But if you’re […]]]> https://ideapod.com/signs-its-time-to-leave-your-nine-to-five-and-pursue-something-else/feed/ 0 Toxic positivity: 10 things you should never say to someone who is feeling down  https://ideapod.com/toxic-positivity-things-you-should-never-say-to-someone-who-is-feeling-down/ https://ideapod.com/toxic-positivity-things-you-should-never-say-to-someone-who-is-feeling-down/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:25 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=176045 toxic positivity what not to say Toxic positivity: 10 things you should never say to someone who is feeling down We all know about toxic negativity coming from those people who could bring down the happiness level of any situation. Well, it’s probably surprising to think that positivity can be just as toxic. It simply depends on the state of the person you’re interacting with. Anger, sadness, grief – these are reasonable and natural emotions […]]]> https://ideapod.com/toxic-positivity-things-you-should-never-say-to-someone-who-is-feeling-down/feed/ 0 10 signs you’re a mature, responsible adult (even if you don’t feel like you are) https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-a-mature-responsible-adult/ https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-a-mature-responsible-adult/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:00:24 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=176038 signs mature responsible adult 10 signs you're a mature, responsible adult (even if you don't feel like you are)I don’t know about you, but when I hit 21, I thought there would be some sort of radical change in me that I would see or feel that would make me say, “This is it; I’m an adult now!” I thought the same thing when I hit 30. But there were no flashes of […]]]> https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-a-mature-responsible-adult/feed/ 0 8 things that happen when you stop seeking validation from others https://ideapod.com/things-that-happen-when-you-stop-seeking-validation-from-others/ https://ideapod.com/things-that-happen-when-you-stop-seeking-validation-from-others/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:00:34 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=175497 things that happen when you stop seeking validation from others 8 things that happen when you stop seeking validation from othersWe humans are social animals. We need contact with others, love, intimacy, and respect. We also need validation, but does it have to come from others? When it does, like when you get a pile of likes on that pic you just posted, it can feel so incredibly good.  At the same time, though, you […]]]> https://ideapod.com/things-that-happen-when-you-stop-seeking-validation-from-others/feed/ 0 13 mistakes most people make after turning 30 https://ideapod.com/mistakes-most-people-make-after-turning-30/ https://ideapod.com/mistakes-most-people-make-after-turning-30/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:00:59 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=175501 mistakes commit after turning 30 13 mistakes most people make after turning 30Worried about saving for retirement? Procrastinating too much? Letting your health slip? Don’t worry, I was the same, but at 36, I feel I’ve learned a lot. Turning 30 is a time of transition; Many people struggle to leave behind a carefree lifestyle and accept the responsibilities of adulthood. However, your thirties can be a […]]]> https://ideapod.com/mistakes-most-people-make-after-turning-30/feed/ 0 8 ways to tell if you’re on the right path in life https://ideapod.com/ways-to-tell-if-youre-on-the-right-path-in-life/ https://ideapod.com/ways-to-tell-if-youre-on-the-right-path-in-life/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:17 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=175485 ways to tell if youre on the right path in life 8 ways to tell if you’re on the right path in lifeIn the modern world, it can seem like the possibilities are endless. While that can be exciting and freeing, I know it can also lead to uncertainty. With so many different paths your life could take, how do you know if you’re on the right one? While the world will throw obstacles in your way, […]]]> https://ideapod.com/ways-to-tell-if-youre-on-the-right-path-in-life/feed/ 0 8 mistakes people with Type A personalities make in relationships https://ideapod.com/mistakes-people-with-type-a-personalities-make-in-relationships/ https://ideapod.com/mistakes-people-with-type-a-personalities-make-in-relationships/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:00:06 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=175463 mistakes Type A personalities make in relationships 8 mistakes people with Type A personalities make in relationshipsAre you a typical Type A? Or maybe you’re in a relationship with one? You know what I’m talking about – those intense, perfectionist, always-on-time high achievers who seem to think life is some sort of race? Well, I have an admission for you – I think I’m one of them. But being categorized into […]]]> https://ideapod.com/mistakes-people-with-type-a-personalities-make-in-relationships/feed/ 0