Vanessa Van Edwards's Blog

We’ve all been there—awkwardly handling chopsticks for the first time, puzzled by an array of cutlery, or just unsure of the proper manners.

Whether you’re dining with your friends, family, or colleagues, here’s how you can make every meal enjoyable, relaxing, and respectful.

Here’s a quick summary of the article: Dining etiquette is key to making a good impression at any meal! Learn to handle utensils, understand table settings, and maintain polite conversation while respecting cultural c...

Imagine waking up every morning, knowing you’re living a life that’s genuinely you. You’re living out your values, sharing your ideas openly, and truly connecting with the world around you. That’s what it means to live authentically—a powerful journey that drives personal growth and fulfillment.

But let’s be real, in today’s fast-paced world packed with pressures and expectations, staying true to yourself can be tough. We often put on masks to fit in, worried about judgment or rejection if we...

Whether it’s networking, building friendships, or enhancing your social calendar, meaningful connections are essential for success!

Improving social skills is not a talent reserved for a select few. It is a skill set that can be developed with dedication and practice!

Here are the very best social goals you can have to level up your skills.

Social goals are objectives that individuals set to improve their social skills, relationships, and overall social well-be...

According to the Thriving Center of Psychology, 64% of Millenials1https://thrivingcenterofpsych.com/blo... have faced a life crisis.

Whether driven by a midlife crisis or a desire for personal growth, many find themselves yearning for a fresh start—you’re not alone!

Watch the video below if you want to learn how to identify tasks that drain you, embrace play and discover your passion, and ultimately find your calling in life:

Moving on, in...

What stories are you telling yourself? If you feel your inner critic is screaming at you, it’s time to take action.

Let’s dive deeper into this article with master storyteller and best-selling author Kindra Hall. Her latest book, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life, teaches us how to silence our inner critics and take control of our lives.

Kindra Hall and I did an interview together on our inner critic:

We are so honored to help you find support! If you are strugg...

Are you ready to boost your social skills, build confidence, and have some fun along the way? 

What is a social challenge (aka a social dare)? 

A social challenge is a fun way to test yourself in different situations with people. Also known as a social dare, a social challenge is designed to get you out of your interpersonal comfort zone by talking to new people, trying new relationship ideas, and starting conversations you would not normally have. The goal of a social challenge is to make...

In this article, we’ll go over the best hobby ideas and explain how difficult each is, the qualities each hobby will bring out in you, and what type of people would be attracted to each hobby.

We’ll have a list that goes over all types of hobbies—artistic, outdoor, physical, musical, tech and gadgets, culinary, DIY and craft, connection-based, spiritual and mindfulness, scientific and intellectual, games and puzzles, and more!

After going through this list, there’s a good chance that one o...

Below is our list of amazing benefits for introverts—even if not all of these apply, see if some of these traits resonate with you!

Remember, quietness can be your superpower. See how below.

Interesting research1 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... found that people who enjoy solitude tend to be more creative. Why? Quiet time allows your brain to wander, making unexpected connections and sparking innovative ideas.

Who...

I would say there was a big tipping point in my business.

It was the moment I moved from print to video.

When I first started the Science of People I wrote articles, wrote columns, wrote ebooks and wrote books. This is all one medium. In the online business world there are a few you can work in:

Everyone consumes content in different ways. I realized my sweet...

Do you know how to manage up? You arrive at work. Everything’s quiet…too quiet. You notice your colleagues hunched at their desks, furiously typing away, terrified looks in their eyes. You wonder what’s going on. And then you see it. Down the hallway. Oh no, oh no. There it is….

Your boss is in a bad mood.

Have you experienced this situation? When we walk into work and there’s office tension, it’s hard not to notice it and worse, be affected by it. If the boss is in a bad mood, you know it...