Be The Bigger Person https://btbpbook.com/ A Life Principle To Live By Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:57:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://btbpbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-2-32x32.png Be The Bigger Person https://btbpbook.com/ 32 32 194682535 The History of Self Help Books: Humanity’s Quest to Improve Itself https://btbpbook.com/the-history-of-self-help-books-humanitys-quest-to-improve-itself/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:54:13 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=4329 Tucked amidst dusty tomes and glossy new releases, the self-help book holds a curious place on the bookshelf. Often discounted as pop psychology fluff, their enduring popularity belies a deeper story. These guides to betterment, once moral compasses for pilgrims and Puritans, have evolved into modern manuals for navigating anxieties, relationships, and the elusive path […]

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]]> 4329 Declutter Your Home and Mind, Gain Inner Peace https://btbpbook.com/declutter-your-home-and-mind-gain-inner-peace/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:28:19 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=4338 Ready to declutter your home? Have you noticed the piles of clothes on your chair and stacks of mail on the counter which are making it hard to focus? Well, that’s because the chaos in your physical space often breeds chaos within. But just as a tidy room invites a sense of calm, decluttering your […]

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]]> 4338 Silencing Your Inner Critic, From Saboteur to Supporter https://btbpbook.com/silencing-your-inner-critic-from-saboteur-to-supporter/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:27:11 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=4347 The voice inside your head, the one that whispers doubts, belittles achievements, and casts shadows over your goals – that, my friend, is your inner critic. We all have one, and while its intention might be to protect us, its constant negativity can become a major obstacle on the road to self-acceptance and fulfillment. So, […]

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]]> 4347 Rekindling Your Flame from the Depths of Emotional Burnout https://btbpbook.com/rekindling-your-flame-from-the-depths-of-emotional-burnout/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:54:18 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=4343 Have you ever felt like a candle, once burning bright with passion and purpose, now reduced to a flickering ember, barely clinging to life? This, my friend, is the soul-crushing grip of emotional burnout. It’s a state of emotional, mental, and even physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or excessive stress. It’s like running on […]

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]]> 4343 Connecting With the Earth as a Wellness Tool to Reduce Stress https://btbpbook.com/connecting-with-the-earth-as-a-wellness-tool-to-reduce-stress/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:20:41 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=4352 In a world dominated by concrete and screens, the call of the Earth whispers ever louder. We crave that grounding energy, the fresh air filling our lungs, the sun warming our skin, the rustling leaves reminding us of nature’s constant pulse. It’s more than just an escape; connecting with the Earth is a powerful wellness […]

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]]> 4352 Reframing Your Mind: Learning Gratitude and Appreciation https://btbpbook.com/reframing-your-mind-learning-gratitude-and-appreciation/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:46:53 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=4367 Have you thought about reframing your mind by learning gratitude and expressing appreciation? Our minds, much like cameras, capture the world around us in snapshots, shaping our perception of reality. But what if these snapshots, often tinged with negativity and worry, could be reframed through a different lens, one tinted with the golden hues of […]

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]]> 4367 Artistic Expression, A Journey to Joy and Healing https://btbpbook.com/artistic-expression-a-journey-to-joy-and-healing/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:08:30 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=4357 Deep within each of us lies a hidden artist, yearning to break free and paint the canvas of our lives with vibrant hues of creativity. But like a shy flower struggling to bloom in the shadow of doubt, this inner artist often remains dormant, its potential shrouded in layers of fear and self-criticism. Yet, the […]

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]]> 4357 Advice for Coming Out From 4 Popular Male Makeup Artists https://btbpbook.com/advice-for-coming-out-from-4-popular-male-makeup-artists/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:27:25 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=1106 Are you in need of advice for coming out? Well, in the summer of 2019, I had the pleasure of interviewing four amazing male makeup artists during Pride Month on my hair and beauty website, LuvlyLongLocks.com.  We discussed makeup tips and more importantly, their perspectives about gay pride, overcoming hardships, and coming out. Among the […]

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]]> 1106 Minority Voting Rights in America https://btbpbook.com/minority-voting-rights-in-america/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 07:31:34 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=1096 Why Minorities Must Vote and Make Their Voices Count Minority voting rights in America has been a full-on battle. In America, minorities were banned from voting and beyond that, were ostracized because their ethnic origins differed from Anglo Americans. It wasn’t too long ago that minorities were determined to make their votes count. Today, it […]

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]]> 1096 6 Productivity Tips to Help You Get Ahead in Life https://btbpbook.com/6-productivity-tips-to-help-you-get-ahead-in-life/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 07:00:55 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=1092 Following through with productivity tips is essential to getting ahead in life. In fact, getting caught up in the day-to-day cycle of life is easy. What’s difficult is being able to prioritize goals while having fun and balancing work and family-life.  I always wonder, who doesn’t want to live a more productive life? Living a […]

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]]> 1092 Easy Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Well-Being https://btbpbook.com/easy-lifestyle-changes-to-improve-your-well-being/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:38:08 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=1088 Lifestyle changes are often made when a person feels the need for change. Needing change in your life to improve your well-being is a powerful feeling that can compel you to make decisions that you may never have considered.  “Well-being” means taking care of your physical health, mental health, and emotional security. It’s important to […]

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]]> 1088 Stress Relief Techniques to Release Negativity Amid Chaos https://btbpbook.com/stress-relief-techniques-to-release-negativity/ Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:00:14 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=1079 5 Ways to Calm The Mind Stress relief techniques are vital to incorporate into your daily routine. And, maintaining positive mental health is extremely important to your overall well-being. Human beings perform at their most optimal when their mind and body are relaxed.  For this reason, it’s best to take small mental breaks throughout the […]

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]]> 1079 Quarter Life Crisis: 5 Rules to Overcome Hardships https://btbpbook.com/quarter-life-crisis-5-rules-to-overcome-hardships/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:00:57 +0000 https://btbpbook.com/?p=1074 Quarter life crisis can set in by mid-twenties to early thirties and it’s a very common happening among millennials. Therefore, these days, experiencing burnout can occur earlier than midlife. In my professional opinion, this happens when a person feels they haven’t reached their full potential. Or, they haven’t been able to achieve certain goals they […]

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]]> 1074 SCENARIO: A driver next to you is blasting their music https://btbpbook.com/anger-fuels-fatal-shooting-jordan-davis/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:00:34 +0000 http://btbpbook.com/?p=481   AFFECTED BY: The fatal 2012 shooting of 17-year-old Jordan Davis in Jacksonville, Florida HOW I FELT: When I first heard of this story in the news six years back, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Did a grown man really shoot a blossoming young man because his music was too loud, I thought […]

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