3 Reasons Why You Should Be Social and Mingle with People

October 10, 2014 by Priyanka Leave a Comment

I consider myself a social person and I enjoy mingling with strangers at social gatherings. But I wasn’t always this way. I used to hide my face in a party, keep my chin down, and be too afraid to even strike a conversation with anyone.

Be Social

How did I break out of my shell?

Gives You Practice

I realized that living in my own world was nice, but it wasn’t going to open any doors for me personally or professionally. Building your network and having the right connections coupled with excellent work can lead to amazing opportunities falling into your lap.

Whether I wanted to build a professional network or make new friends or meet new men, there was no way it was going to happen if they didn’t know I existed.

And the only way to get better at being social was to practice it! So I started to mingle even though it was awkward in the beginning and soon I got the hang of it.

Able to Understand Human Behavior

My intention to start being more open and social was different, but I realized along the way, how I was able to understand and even predict to some extent human behavior.

My friends ask me often how did I know that guy or woman was going to react in that way. It’s because I have observed enough people and spoken with many that I have gotten a good handle over human behavior.

Able to Deal with Unexpected Situations in a Smoother Manner

Unexpected moments sometimes crop up. They can be incredibly embarrassing or awkward. For example: Some stranger once insulted me at a party for no good reason. I was startled. I didn’t react at the time, but I learned a huge lesson that not everyone would like me (with no valid reason even!) and how to behave the next time I encounter such a situation.

What are some benefits you found being social? Please share with me in the comments.

5 Reasons Why Angelina Jolie is Irresistible to Men

October 8, 2014 by Priyanka Leave a Comment

You can hate her or love her, but you sure can’t ignore Angelina Jolie. Everyone on the planet has an opinion about her. I find her to be intriguing, but what really fascinates me is how irresistible she is to men.

Ravishing Woman: Angelina Jolie

I believe these reasons can be applicable to any women and ultimately cause us to be truer to who we are and also more ravishing to men at the same time.

Here are the top five reasons:

Has a Mind of Her Own

When you watch Angelina Jolie’s interviews, you can immediately tell this is a woman who expresses her viewpoints without hesitation and possesses an intellectual mind. Even the subjects of her films are those that make strong political and social statements.

Lives Life on Her Own Terms

She lives life according to her terms. Right after her split with Billy Bob Thornton, she adopted her kids. She writes scripts and directs movies on subjects that are controversial and many would not usually choose.

Does Not Care What the World Thinks About her

She is labeled a home wrecker until this day, but she does not care what the world thinks about her. She seems happy in love with Brad Pitt and continues to touch the hearts of many in the world with her charity work and films.

Feels Comfortable in Her Sexiness

When you see her in interviews or in public with Brad Pitt and children, she appears sexy even in a pair of jeans. She is clearly comfortable with her sensuality and embraces this side of her.

Embraces Her Dark, Edgy Side

When she was younger, she did all sorts of crazy things, most not recommended to be done. Though I don’t advocate to do the same things, it’s obvious that she embraces her edgy side and does not dismiss her past, even though she has evolved today.

What can you take away from this post? Please share with me in the comments.

Look At Loss Differently – Does it Cause Change and Growth in Your Life?

October 4, 2014 by Priyanka Leave a Comment

“What looks like a loss may be the very event which is subsequently responsible for helping to produce the major achievement of your life.” ~ Srully Blotnick

Look At Loss Differently

My eyes happened to stumble upon this quote today. To me, this is a clear sign. My parents owned a convenience store business and out of a strange turn of events, it slipped from our hands. We still held onto the goods for over a year and half though. Not wanting to let go…

Letting Go of the Lesser

I decided it was time to let go of those goods. It was time to let prosperity flow into our lives. All the goods were remaining in my brother’s apartment, since we rented our home and my parents moved else where.

I insisted it’s time to move the goods out from my brother’s place and throw them away. I felt strongly about it, though most of my family didn’t side with me. Eventually, they came around. Some of these goods were juice bottles, toys, cigarettes, etc.

We Throw Them Away in the Middle of the Night

My father especially still held onto his belief of keeping them. My father’s retirement savings were used to purchase the store and he was still holding onto it. But obviously, that chapter of our lives had passed. And it was time to move on.

A week ago, I had signed with a literary agent for my novel Enchanted Silence. I knew instinctively my life was turning in a different direction. But the only way to welcome good into my life was to give up the lesser. So my mother and I went and threw all these bags of goods. I can’t tell you how great I felt afterwards. I knew beauty was going to flow into my life.

Have you looked at loss differently in your life? How did you feel? Please share with me in the comments.

Priyanka Yadvendu

Answers to Joy, Intimacy, Security, Family & Romantic Relationships for 20-Something Women