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I have a dear friend named Gemma, and over the years, I have gotten to know her pretty well (or at least I’d like to think so). Some days she is enthusiastic, driven, and lives life to the fullest. On other days she doesn’t answer texts and cancels our planned coffee dates. Sometimes I worry … Read more
You see it in animals all the time. The proverbial “deer in the headlights” where a creature is so overcome by a state of paralysis that they do nothing. Unfortunately, people do this too, and it is important to understand this so that you can overcome your freeze response. The freeze response is an involuntary … Read more
Humans are social beings, or so we’ve come to learn. Yet, psychologist Carl Jung found a way to figure out why one group of people has a tendency to be more social than others. The less socially-inclined group is called introverts, while those who are more outgoing are called extroverts. According to VeryWellMind, introverts make up an estimated 25% to 40% of … Read more
Many famous people may also be narcissists. It takes a certain amount of narcissism to desire to be front and center and known by everyone. Here we have created a list of public figures, both past and present, who can most likely be labeled as having narcissistic personality disorder. These are not “official” designations, but … Read more
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
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
What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person? Do you want to know if you are one of them? IDRlabs explains that people with high sensitivity have brains that are able to “process sensory information more deeply than others.” They are often misunderstood as being “shy” and “introverted.” Being highly sensitive can be … Read more
Narcissism is a personality style where the individual, called a narcissist, is excessively interested in satisfying their own needs while overlooking yours. As a result of a lack of empathy, narcissists tend to form relationships solely to gain control and satisfy those needs. Narcissists employ different types of psychological manipulation tactics to stay in control. Narcissistic triangulation is one of those. By … Read more
Are you worried that you might have narcissistic tendencies? Or do you know someone who might not know how narcissistic they are? If so, you’ve landed on the right page. Today, we are looking at narcissist tests that can help you or someone you know understand yourselves better. It is important to note that these … Read more
No one would ever put “event manager” on a list of the best jobs for introverts. I bet you are already cringing at the thought of a fellow introvert. I am an introvert and was an assistant event manager for a few years. While I dreaded it most days, the positive side is that I … Read more