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Manage your free time in 4 steps.

14.07.22

Yesterday I've found some pieces of advice that can help us to save our time. The author of the article notes that we don't have free time because we don't have a strategy for it. And this is true, because when I try to plan my time I really get some free minutes left.

Are you dating an energy vampire? This is what to look out for

23.08.22

Looking out for one another is a key pillar in any emotional relationship – but not to an energy vampire.

These people tend to take and demand more than they give, so they can be difficult characters to forge a relationship with.

They don’t make for the healthiest or most balanced partners, so it’s important you recognise typical energy vampire behaviour in order to handle it best.

If, rather than leaving a relationship with an energy vampire, you’re keen work through things to establish a healthier relationship dynamic, there are simple steps to take that may trigger a shift.

There are some common signs to look out for – do any of them ring a bell?

They’re always a part of the drama: In cases of conflict or drama, it isn’t unusual to find the energy vampire right at the centre of it. Their need for attention spans beyond the positive, which means that an energy vampire will have no problem receiving negative attention as well, as long as it means they are involved in any given situation.
They need to be the centre of attention: An energy vampire will always feel the need to have all eyes on them, all the time. Their constant need for undivided attention may spread further than just their partner, and you may notice that they aim to capture the attention of everyone in the room.
They always need to be right: Energy vampires possess many toxic traits, one being that they believe they are never wrong. If you find that your partner is stubborn, must win every argument, and exhibits an overall self-righteous attitude, you may be dealing with an energy vampire.
They’re co-dependent: One of the most draining qualities of an energy vampire is their co-dependent nature. An overly co-dependent relationship can leave you feeling anxious to take care of your partner’s needs, guilty if you take any time for yourself, and generally unfulfilled in your own relationship. An energy vampire does exactly this, leaving you exhausted by their constant need for your attention.

However, you can’t change a person – so you need to know where your personal line is and decide if breaking up is the best way forward for you.