Aleksandra Slijepcevic

People will often tell you to step outside your comfort zone, as if where you are right now is detrimental to your overall well-being. If you come away from this article with anything in mind, let it be this: There is no comfort zone. Nothing…

We've all met those people who are happy, bubbly and positive 24/7. If their cat died on a rainy Monday morning and they were late for work, they would still manage to smile. I think there's something wrong with that. In my last post, 10 Reasons Why…

Being optimistic in life is a beautiful thing, but just like your weekend Fireball shots, it works best in moderation. Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, we play the roles of happy, positive, outgoing people, who don't get fazed by life's…

I always hold true to my opinion: Men and women are simple in that they both want to love and be loved, whether that means a serious relationship or a booty call. We all just want some TLC. However, I've recently been in situations that have led me…

Before I say anything, I want to say, for the record, that I am not a confrontational person whatsoever. It is painfully difficult for me to be honest, and if that means hurting someone's feelings, I'd rather lie. I know that makes me a lousy…

Don't get me wrong; my parents have taught me invaluable things throughout the course of my life that I will treasure and someday pass down to my own family. But, I can't help but believe that being part of Generation-Y has led me to live my life by…

A part of this post is dedicated to my mom whose mindful, persistent and compassionate nagging has led me to finally approach the question: Why am I still single? For the record, my current relationship status has nothing to do with my past breakup.…

The idea that women can't take compliments anymore is not a universal idea by any means. However, think about your last encounter with a guy who complimented you on your smile, your outfit or your laugh. The compliment could also have been from a…

We have all been there: the second shift at McDonald's, dishwasher at the pancake joint down the street or sign waver for H&R Block. These jobs became the routine that we hated, and once our paychecks came, we only hated them slightly less. Only…

I've heard the same comment a million times from friends, family and even acquaintances I've just met: “You have a great personality, but you’re pretty naïve.” For many years, I've taken this to heart, and in a pretty negative way, thinking there…

When it comes to sex and feeling sexy, we're not all the same -- not by a long shot. For some of us, feeling sexy simply doesn't look like the sultry and body-free representation we see in magazines, movies and, well... porn. We've often tried to…

The terms "networking," "small talk" and "new people" are an introvert's biggest nightmare. Living in a world that is predominantly extroverted, it is a challenge to maintain an active social life while still finding enough "me" time. Fortunately,…