Trying to do everything yourself is exhausting. Asking for help allows you to take care of yourself, but. it also gives others a chance to take care of you. By extension, asking for help builds community and allows you to get more done. Then why is it so hard to ask for help?

With music, glitter, and far too much Champagne, it’s hard not to be swept away by the optimism that a new year brings. It’s like, with the snap of your fingers, or the drop of a giant ball, suddenly you can wake up at 5:00 a.m. to go to the gym and undo the damage from the holidays. You can stick to a better budget, start sending out your resume, and finally, you can leave that relationship where it belongs — in the last decade!

That is, of course, until January 2 rolls around.

People are constantly telling on themselves. There are subtle signs in what they say and do that will clue you in on exactly how they feel about you. Here are seven signs you are loved.

Being dedicated is all well and good, but that work ethic isn’t always enough to get you promoted. In fact, it could be getting in your way. This is why your hard work isn’t paying off and getting you promoted at work.

Knowing what you want is one thing. Knowing how you’re going to get it — well, that’s a whole other story. Sure, establishing your goals is an important first step. But learning to stay motivated is the only way to actually reach those goals. Here are six tips for not only getting on track but staying focused on your goals.

Setting boundaries allows people to respect your needs and value your efforts. It gives you the ability to produce quality work while maintaining your sanity.

Toxic relationships can be difficult to identify because they often look normal on the surface. But when you dig deeper, you might discover that your relationship has become unhealthy. A toxic relationship leaves you feeling unsupported, dismissed, undervalued, unloved, and attacked among other things.

If your breakup is making you question your life choices or feel unsure about the future, comparing yourself to others or shaming yourself is the last thing you need. Take your time as you feel your feelings. Make your healing your own. And when you’re ready to heal, lean into these stages to get over a breakup faster, but at your own pace.

Is sexual confidence all about acrobatic skills or model aesthetics? That's what Hollywood and co want you to think. While plenty of media outlets cover how to "wow" your sexual partners when the lights are down low, many articles miss the point of the self-work required. You're left feeling more concerned because you're not tackling the problem holistically. To get over your sexual anxiety, you need to address the body and mind.