There are good and bad things about being an extrovert or introvert. Psychologist Carl Jung identified these personality preferences and noted that they were useful in understanding human behavior. Jung believed that everyone could fit into one of the 16 personality types he defined. The letters in each type stand for different preferences, such as … Read more
As a child, there were a few celebrities I imagined being. I could see myself performing on stage like Janet Jackson, especially after Rhythm Nation hit. I could see myself in one of Arnold Swarzenegger’s action films mouthing off one-liners to match his. Many of us have had similar experiences. We’ve all looked up to … Read more
A wise man once said that the world’s wealthiest and most valuable place is not a billionaire mansion. It is not even Wall Street, the largest banks, oil fields, and large cities. Instead, the most abundant riches in the world are found in the graveyard. In the grave are books that were never written, inventions … Read more
Has something changed about you and the way you relate to others after dealing with a narcissist? Psychological experts are of the view that you’re never really the same again after having a narcissist in your life. It doesn’t matter whether the person is or was an intimate partner, parent, child, friend, boss, or co-worker … Read more
Children can begin to internalize negative messages about themselves and their abilities from an early age, impacting their attitude and confidence for a lifetime. Positive toddler affirmations can counter those messages, giving kids the foundation they need to be happier and achieve more in their lifetimes. Why Simple Toddler Affirmations are Important to Boost their … Read more
Personalities go beyond just being outgoing or shy. Matter of fact, there are 16 various personality categories according to Carl Jung. The ESTJ personality is one of them. Among the full list of personality types from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, this group makes up around 8-12% of the entire population. When it comes to extroverts, … Read more
Trying to conceive a baby can be an exciting, challenging, and uncertain time. It can be incredibly stressful for people who struggle with infertility or worry about their ability to conceive a child. Fertility affirmations can help aspiring parents remain calm and positive, improving their chances of becoming pregnant. Why Fertility Affirmations to Help Conceive … Read more
Everyone encounters adversity at some point in their lives. And things don’t always go the way we’d planned or hoped. No matter your life story, it’s easy to look back and regret certain decisions you made or things that happened. Amor fati is a philosophy of living that seeks to embrace life with all of … Read more
One of the very first lessons we learn is to express thanks. Society constantly reminds us to be grateful to other people and their actions. Yet, if this is true, why is it so difficult to receive gratitude if everyone is expected to express gratitude? It can be challenging to accept a compliment when we’ve been … Read more
I recently made a new friend at the hiking club. I really thought we hit it off and that maybe she’d become a best friend. Turns out I was wrong, and she’s one of those toxic people [insert eye roll]. She was worse than a control freak – wanting to control everything in her life … Read more