Sometimes when I think about my own personality, I wonder if I am an INFJ type. INFJ is a personality type defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. It is one of the 16 types that make up the test. INFJs are introverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging people. They make up about 1-2% of … Read more
Our siblings are some of the most complicated people to deal with in our lives. Sibling rivalries started as kids over pretty trivial stuff… like when we started to fight over our teddy bears, who sat in the front seat on car rides, deciding what shows to watch on TV and who was better at … Read more
By design, going to jail is not a pleasurable experience at all. A person who commits a crime is arrested, locked behind iron bars and their simple liberties and freedoms are taken away for a specific time. No doubt being in jail can be a lonely experience and difficult for someone who is away from … Read more
Are you a student looking for some fun way to spend idle time? Or perhaps you are a parent looking for a hobby for your kids and teens to get rid of their boredom? Maybe you are a teacher seeking an entertaining way to learn more about your students? Whatever the case, you came into … Read more
We all want to be liked; to be appreciated, and even admired for one reason or another. From getting good grades at school to proving our worth in our jobs and even our social circle, the feeling of recognition can be addictive. But, it’s important to remember that seeking validation solely for the sake of … Read more
Whether you are a parent looking to foster a greater sense of gratitude in your children, or and educator looking to teach gratitude in the classroom… there are tons of gratitude journal prompts for kids that can help get those appreciative juices flowing. Having something that is meaningful to write about, rather than standard prompts, … Read more
Consoling someone who tells you, “My pet died and I can’t stop crying” isn’t easy. Their pet is like a person they share a close emotional bond with. The loss is devastating and not easy to explain to those who haven’t had the experience. First, let me say I’m truly sorry for your loss. I can only … Read more
Feeling grateful isn’t just something society tells us to do when we’ve stopped actively being mad at someone. It’s so much more than that! Gratitude can be one of the most powerful tools in your emotional toolkit, which is why it’s been a popular topic across many cultures throughout history. Gratitude is a powerful emotion … Read more
Everyone faces obstacles in life, and how you handle those challenges reveals a lot about your character. Resilience is simply the ability to bounce back from failures, setbacks, and difficult situations. Similar to a muscle, you only realize how much it has grown after repeatedly using it. Inspiring remarks from people who have been through … Read more
Board games have seen a huge growth in popularity in recent years, and certainly make our list of fun things to do at home. But we are particularly excited about the new genre of cooperative board games, where players work together to win the game, instead of competing with each other. Today we are taking … Read more