Learn more about positive psychology and how gratitude, happiness, and positivity can positively impact mental health.
One day, my girlfriend asked, “Do I have an inferiority complex?” She caught me by surprise since she usually exudes confidence and positive energy. I decided to research the signs of an inferiority complex to provide a proper answer, which I’ll share with you here. But before detailing the signs, I’d like to point out … Read more
You may have taken the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory one or more times throughout your life. If you haven’t, or you did but can’t remember your results, take a minute to take the inventory. This way, you will be able to read the rest of this info from a more focused perspective. The military, universities, and … Read more
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.” I believe this quote by Alfred Adler perfectly represents what empathy should look like. In other words, to empathize means to put aside your views, opinions, and impressions so that you can create enough … Read more
Ever wonder to yourself, “Why do I like being alone so much?” When social and mainstream media show happy people… they’re usually with other people, not alone. Although I’m content by myself, there are times when I don’t want to be alone. This ambivalence and the contrast between my life and media images sent me searching for answers, which … Read more
When someone has caused us pain, it is only natural to harbor resentment against the individual. However, holding a grudge keeps negative emotions locked away. The bitterness leaves you with stress, depression, and loss of hope in people. You should not and cannot allow any such individual to hold this kind of power over you. … Read more
Signs of bad parenting are all around you: rude, obnoxious children running rampant through a store or restaurant; a child bullying another child or a parent shaming their child in public. When you find yourself in a situation where you are witnessing the effects of bad parenting first hand, have you ever stopped to wonder … Read more
We all want to stay on top of what’s going on in the world around us… but if watching or reading the news is causing you stress, you aren’t alone. In fact, a 2020 World Health Organization report coined a new word: “infodemic”. Infodemic refers to “an overabundance of information” that is sometimes inaccurate. … Read more
Dealing with depression can be a difficult concept to understand, especially when you are not that knowledgeable about psychology. In addition, depression is one of the most sensitive topics when it comes to mental health. But we believe that depression is a topic that all people should learn about. Regardless of whether you are currently … Read more
Have you ever wondered if group therapy is right for you? This might be a question you be asking – especially if you’re tired of the regular 1-on-1 therapy sessions that many people experience. So if your therapist is the get-to-business kind, then you should seriously consider joining group psychotherapy. Depending on the professional help … Read more
Often referred to as the leading cause of disability, depression has been on the rise in recent decades. Nobody knows exactly why… Some speculate it’s the result of rapid population growth. In other words, the more people you have in a community, the higher the number of individuals with depression. Others believe that abrupt (economic … Read more