The Misconception of Niceness: Are You Living Authentically?

"Are you too nice?" This question might seem unusual, but Dr. Aziz, an esteemed psychologist and author, prompts us to consider the depth of our 'niceness'. In his engaging YouTube video, Dr. Aziz unravels the complex psychology behind...

I don’t like you. I don’t like your jerk-off name. I don’t like your jerk-off's face. I don’t like your jerk-off behavior. And I don’t like you, jerk off. Ok, end scene. (That’s from the classic stoner movie, The Big  Lebowski).

But...

Would you like to have more confidence when it comes to being around other people?

Would it bring joy and ease to your life to feel more comfortable speaking up, sharing your perspectives, and being more authentically yourself in the world? 

Would you like...

Are you afraid of conflict? 

Do you often deal with guilt about the things you say?

Do you feel constant anxiety about letting your opinions be heard?

If you’re ready to take control of your life and start standing up for yourself—but your...

Do you constantly shy away from standing up for yourself? 

Does the very idea of freely speaking your mind make your stomach turn?

Have you ever stopped to consider why you feel so much anxiety around this topic and what has been creating that inner tension?

...

Do you know how to ask for what you want in life?

Are you able to confidently talk about your desires without guilt and fear?

Do you know how to be effective as you freely go after your dreams?

Fact: the more you ask for what you want, the more you will get...

Do you take on too much responsibility for other people’s feelings? 

Do you feel like you spend every minute of every day trying to please people and worrying about whether you’ve said the wrong thing?

This is an extremely common habit that plagues almost...

Do you find it hard to speak up for yourself in certain situations?

Do you struggle with asserting yourself at work, at home, or even socially?

If you’ve waited your whole life to take matters into your own hands and learn the art of expressing...

Do you constantly find yourself secretly wanting to impress people? 

Whether at work, home, or out, are you always desperate for people to see you as successful, funny, smart, sexy, skilled, cool, or special?

Do you spend all of your...

Do you feel held back in conversations? 

Do you often find yourself censoring the questions you really want to ask and holding your tongue when you really have something to say?

Are you constantly monitoring your own facial expressions to make sure they...

Do you have trouble allowing yourself to have negative feelings about other people?

Do you spend an upsetting amount of your precious free time pretending to like someone who drives you crazy?

Would you like to be able to live the life you want to live by spending time with...

We’ve all been there: things are starting to go pretty well in your social life—you’re hanging out regularly, meeting new people, enjoying conversations more but there’s just that one person who you do not gel with. No matter what you do, you...