There are at least four basic types of toxic people: thenarcissistic-aggressive person, the “frenemy,” the negative-complaining person, and the seductive, overly-dramatic person. Let’s take a closer look and see if you can recognize any of these folks in your daily...
Toxic masculinity gets thrown around as a buzzword sometimes, but at its root, it’s a multifaceted term to describe harmful masculinity. Whiletoxic masculinityis ingrained in some areas of our culture, identifying it, calling it out, and taking steps to treat it can make for a safer, health...
It can be challenging to recognize the damage caused by a toxic friendship, especially if you've known and cared about the person for a long time. But if you've resolved to be happier and healthier in the new year, taking stock of your relationships is a good place to start. Karen Val...
A toxic workplace is often easy to recognize, both from the inside and outside. (One didn't have to read interviews, statistics, or be a profiler to sense that the White House was a toxic work environment during Trump's administration.) Such a work environment is reported as the most c...
happens, there are exceptions. There are teachers who have landed in the wrong profession perhaps, or are not temperamentally suited to it. Whatever the reason be, there is no doubt that there are teachers that create a toxic environment in the classroom. How do we recognize a toxic teacher...
You should recognize and challenge societal pressures. Society thinks we can do it all, and we can. That doesn't mean we don't need boundaries and time to ourselves. Unfortunately, work has a way of creeping into your personal life. What's important is that you don't let it become you...
Who says a toxic employee can’t be a high achiever? A narcissistic employee is usually an excellent performer, but doesn’t seem to recognize the value of a strong team. They prefer to work independently and may even underestimate their coworkers. Your company, though, needs teamcooperationto...
allowed a greater number of people to actually seek treatment in the first place. The study recommended online therapy as an effective and viable solution to available mental healthcare. It is important to recognize the shame that traumatic bonds can cause in order to overcome it. Seeking profess...
How to recognize a toxic manager Most toxic bosses are clueless that they even have a problem (though some smugly manipulate employees). Most think the way they manage staff and what they are doing is best for the company. But bad managers can cause irrevocable damage to your business by hi...
It’s important to assess the whole situation and recognize whether patterns like guilt-tripping, passive-aggressiveness, or dismissiveness are recurring. Open communication is key before labeling a friendship as toxic, as relationships can often improve with effort and understanding. 10 signs of ...