People who experience autonomy report higher levels of psychological health and social functioning. They have an increased sense of well-being and self-esteem. When you lack autonomy, you’re more controlled by what others do, think, and feel, and adapt accordingly. You’d react to and worry about someone else’s expectations and reactions and defer to their opinion. You might have difficulty making decisions and taking action on your own. Find out about autonomy and suggestions to empower yourself.

Trying to imagine yourself your life without this person who has been by your side all this time isn’t easy. When you start thinking about all you’ve been through together, the work you’ve put into the relationship, the mutual friends, etc., you start questioning if maybe the relationship is worth saving. Is it worth saving? Here are some questions to ask before ending a relationship.

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone could speak up for what they wanted? That was the turning point for me. That was the point when my whole life turned around and I started to have more of what I wanted in my life. It was necessary to get to where I am today.

Friday Video: TED Talk – Angela Lee Duckworth quickly realized that IQ wasn’t the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of “grit” as a predictor of success.

Some women think men are weird, because they are not as affectionate as women. I disagree. This is not the utter truth. You can’t expect men to act like women. There is a massive difference between natures and acts.