Learn more about positive psychology and how gratitude, happiness, and positivity can positively impact mental health.
Let’s say you have five tasks on your to-do list. You take a sip of coffee, look at each task, and after a couple of minutes, you already know how to start your day. Even though you’re not fully aware of the process, during those couple of minutes, your mind does a detailed analysis to … Read more
I must admit. I used to be a glass half empty kind of person, and honestly, I still revert to that kind of mindset every now and again. What can I say? It’s difficult building new, healthy habits, and it’s something you constantly need to work on for it to be successful. I do succeed – … Read more
We don’t always understand our parents, even when we are grown and have kids of our own. Yet, there will be times when our elderly parents become more irrational than usual. That’s just reality. Whether it is due to a loss of mental faculties or aging, parents can become beyond difficult… and handling temper tantrums and … Read more
There are several types of personalities, and each one is special in its own way. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a questionnaire with a series of Yes or No questions that evaluates a person’s psychological preferences. These preferences determine how people see the world and make decisions. Are you or someone who know a … Read more
ENTJ is a personality type defined by the Myers Briggs-Type Indicator (MBTI) test as Extraversion (E), Intuition (I), Thinking (T), and Judgment (J). Someone with an ENTJ personality is otherwise known as The Commander and belongs to a very rare segment of the population. No more than 2% of the world’s population is known to … Read more
Looking for movies for people recovering from substance abuse and addiction? Recovering from substance abuse or addiction is not an easy thing. It takes a lot of time, money, and effort. It is also a test of willpower and determination. There are times when you will feel like the rehab is not working at all—when … Read more
When you are an introvert, it is not always easy to find a place to fit in. I am not just talking about school or work. I am also referring to cities. Some cities just naturally lend themselves to being louder and busier. Take New York for example. I lived there for seven years and … Read more
Codependency is a term we hear often but not everyone truly understands what it means. The term was first used to describe a person who was in a relationship with an alcoholic. However, psychologists now realize that this is more widespread. Codependency is different than being interdependent. All living beings are dependent to a certain … Read more
Have you had it with that friend, coworker, or partner who has an unusual habit of soliciting favorable comments about themselves? Did you know it’s called “fishing for compliments?” Yes, and I wonder how much more of this attention-seeking behavior you can take. You’re probably annoyed by having to constantly think of nice things to … Read more
Have you ever been around someone who seemed to have an inappropriate amount of enthusiasm or optimism, even in the face of difficult circumstances? I can recall confronting someone who I know was the victim of verbal abuse. I let her know that I had overheard the conversation and wanted to make sure she was … Read more