Learn more about positive psychology and how gratitude, happiness, and positivity can positively impact mental health.
OCD is an anxiety disorder that affects roughly 1.2% of the world’s population. Characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, this condition can interfere with your daily life and relationship. The intrusive thoughts that people with OCD experience can gravitate around irrational fears and chronic doubts, leading to a series of repetitive, reassurance-seeking behaviors known … Read more
Over the years, more and more people have begun to wonder where they fit on the personality scale. We now know it is not as simple as being introverted or extroverted – there are several layers to our personalities. One area where some people fit is the ISTJ personality. The ISTJ personality type is one … Read more
Everyone thinks negatively from time to time including children. However, there are people who engage in exaggerated negative thinking, also known as catastrophizing, almost every day. Honestly, I struggled with an exaggerated thought pattern in my early adult life. I lost count of how many times loved ones told me to “Stop making a mountain … Read more
One of my favorite movie characters is Willy Wonka. He possessed extreme creativity and put on a show for the masses with his delightful chocolate factory. Each invention of his was simply a masterpiece. When it comes to musicians, I remember Elton John’s colorful costumes and vibrant music since childhood. His video for “I’m Still … Read more
Growing spiritually, emotionally, and mentally has one very important requirement: knowing who you are now. One of the ways to do this is to take personality tests like the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory. This test goes beyond the simple Type A, Type B, or Type C categories. It defines 16 different personality categories. Today, we will … Read more
When it comes to defining personalities, we are often placed into two boxes – extrovert or introvert. The reality is that people’s personalities and character traits can be further defined based on how they handle situations and how they view the world. It has been obvious since childhood that I fit into the introvert category. … Read more
We all know someone who seems to believe the world revolves around their wants and needs. They act like the world owes them everything and they tend to throw fits when things don’t go the way they want. They may always be late and not apologize, yet throw a tantrum if you are the one … Read more
As someone who does not conform or really concern myself with following rules, I march to the beat of my own drummer. As a matter of fact, I’d even say I write the beat and play the drum myself. If you’ve ever felt this way, you can imagine my excitement at finding there are others who share my individualistic, creative, and reserved … Read more
People typically fall into one of two categories as they confront a project. And you might be wondering the difference between a Detail Oriented vs Big Picture person. Well, are you someone who focuses on every detail with absolute precision? Maybe you like to outline the project, create a schedule, and go through multiple edit … Read more
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