Gershom Mabaquiao – Ideapod https://ideapod.com Expanding Minds, One Idea at a Time Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:17:43 +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 Gershom Mabaquiao – Ideapod https://ideapod.com 32 32 10 damaging habits that keep people stuck in unfulfilling lives https://ideapod.com/damaging-habits-that-keep-people-stuck-in-unfulfilling-lives/ https://ideapod.com/damaging-habits-that-keep-people-stuck-in-unfulfilling-lives/#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2023 03:00:54 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=175826 unfulfilling life 1 10 damaging habits that keep people stuck in unfulfilling livesToo often, people caught in unfulfilling cycles inadvertently project their dissatisfaction onto others.  Trapped in destructive habits, they may not realize how their actions are robbing both themselves and people around them—especially younger generations—of potential joy and prosperity.  This article shines a light on 10 such habits. By acknowledging these tendencies, we can hold these […]]]> https://ideapod.com/damaging-habits-that-keep-people-stuck-in-unfulfilling-lives/feed/ 0 The psychology of self-confidence: 15 traits of self-assured individuals https://ideapod.com/the-psychology-of-self-confidence/ https://ideapod.com/the-psychology-of-self-confidence/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:00:36 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=173752 the psychology of self confidence The psychology of self-confidence: 15 traits of self-assured individualsIn a world filled with self-doubt, being self-confident is like having an emotional superpower. But what does it really mean to be self-confident, and what does it look like in everyday life?  Does it mean strutting around like a peacock or pretending you’re the next Einstein? Thankfully, it’s a lot more nuanced (and a lot […]]]> https://ideapod.com/the-psychology-of-self-confidence/feed/ 0 4 zodiac signs who secretly struggle with self-doubt https://ideapod.com/zodiac-signs-who-secretly-struggle-with-self-doubt/ https://ideapod.com/zodiac-signs-who-secretly-struggle-with-self-doubt/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:00:38 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=171616 zodiac signs who secretly struggle with self doubt 4 zodiac signs who secretly struggle with self-doubtDo you ever feel like you’re wrestling with an invisible adversary—self-doubt? You’re not alone. This spectral foe lurks in many hearts, sometimes even hiding behind the glow of the zodiac. Let’s embark on an inspiring cosmic exploration and reveal four zodiac signs that, beneath their star-kissed veneer, might secretly grapple with self-doubt. Ready to traverse […]]]> https://ideapod.com/zodiac-signs-who-secretly-struggle-with-self-doubt/feed/ 0 4 zodiacs who take risks others would shy away from https://ideapod.com/zodiac-signs-who-take-risks-others-would-shy-away-from/ https://ideapod.com/zodiac-signs-who-take-risks-others-would-shy-away-from/#respond Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:00:36 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=171627 zodiac signs who take risks others would shy away from 4 zodiacs who take risks others would shy away fromEver seen a squirrel skittering across a high-tension wire, a smirk on its furry face? It seems there’s an echo of this in the zodiac’s celestial blueprint. So, buckle up as we venture into the cosmic risk-takers’ club—those audacious enough to chase their dreams, no safety net in sight. Ready to take a gravity-defying leap […]]]> https://ideapod.com/zodiac-signs-who-take-risks-others-would-shy-away-from/feed/ 0 13 phrases that reveal you’re more cultured than you realize https://ideapod.com/phrases-that-show-youre-cultured/ https://ideapod.com/phrases-that-show-youre-cultured/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:28:02 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=171228 phrases that show youre cultured 13 phrases that reveal you're more cultured than you realize“Cultured” – a term often conjuring images of aristocratic refinement, of galleries, symphonies, and grand libraries. But in reality, it isn’t about flaunting a highbrow lifestyle or a repertoire of foreign phrases. It’s about curiosity, a hunger for knowledge, and an openness to different perspectives. Many of us unknowingly harbor these cultured attributes, as reflected […]]]> https://ideapod.com/phrases-that-show-youre-cultured/feed/ 0 10 signs you’re ready to forgive someone who hurt you badly https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-ready-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you-badly/ https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-ready-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you-badly/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:09 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=170380 ready to forgive 10 signs you’re ready to forgive someone who hurt you badlyIn the tapestry of life, hurt and betrayal often weave their way into our stories, leaving indelible marks on our hearts. Forgiveness can seem like a Herculean task, especially when the wounds are deep and fresh.  Yet, it’s a journey we must embark on, not for those who hurt us, but for our own healing. […]]]> https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-ready-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you-badly/feed/ 0 The most toxic trait weighing you down, based on your zodiac sign https://ideapod.com/the-most-toxic-trait-weighing-you-down-based-on-your-zodiac-sign/ https://ideapod.com/the-most-toxic-trait-weighing-you-down-based-on-your-zodiac-sign/#respond Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:01 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=170407 the most toxic trait weighing you down based on your zodiac sign The most toxic trait weighing you down, based on your zodiac signWell, if you’re anything like me, you’ve spent some late nights googling your zodiac sign and its traits (possibly while eating ice cream straight from the tub—no judgment here). You’ve probably read about your strengths, your compatibility with other signs, and what kind of snack food you are (I’m a bag of spicy Doritos, if […]]]> https://ideapod.com/the-most-toxic-trait-weighing-you-down-based-on-your-zodiac-sign/feed/ 0 12 signs you’re “too afraid” of confrontation (and it’s harming your relationships) https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-too-afraid-of-confrontation-and-its-harming-your-relationships/ https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-too-afraid-of-confrontation-and-its-harming-your-relationships/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:30:19 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=170188 signs youre too afraid of confrontation and its harming your relationships 12 signs you're "too afraid" of confrontation (and it's harming your relationships)We’ve all been there: Biting our tongues when we should speak up, saying “yes” when we really mean “no,” all in the name of avoiding confrontation. It’s the metaphorical lump in our throats, the uneasy feeling in our stomachs when conflict looms on the horizon. But did you know that this fear of confrontation can […]]]> https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-too-afraid-of-confrontation-and-its-harming-your-relationships/feed/ 0