Learn more about positive psychology and how gratitude, happiness, and positivity can positively impact mental health.
We all love that lone wolf character in the movies. You know the strong, silent, confident, yet mysterious man who always seems to stick to doing the right thing… no matter what or the cost to them? Yet, unlike the macho alpha male, this character prefers to keep to the shadows, avoiding crowds and hero … Read more
Putting up with a gaslighting manager not only threatens your mental health, but also your career and livelihood. You may feel stuck in a dilemma not knowing how to deal with a gaslighting boss. You shouldn’t have to endure their toxic behavior or quit your job. Neither option is fair to you. I think it’s time to address … Read more
Morpheus from The Matrix is an all-time favorite fictional characters categorized as ENFJ. Immediately, I was drawn to his genius and communication skills. His loyalty and determination to save his friends at all costs endeared him to me. Morpheus inspires me to look for the positive in others and extend compassion more often. Charles Xavier … Read more
The quirky INTP personality type is definitely rare in the real world, but scriptwriters and book authors love including these characters in their work. They make for fun characters that often end up saving the day. In fictional characters, INTP traits such as independence and the ability to come up with creative solutions make for great … Read more
Scarlett O’Hara is one of the most famous fictional characters ESTP of all time. As a child, I envied her extravagance, brilliance, thirst for conquest, and striking beauty. Scarlett’s fearless interactions with authority figures and ability to tackle any obstacle inspired me and countless others to find inner strength we didn’t think we had. Another … Read more
I’m a big fan of The Hunger Games, so it’s no surprise that one of my favorite fictional characters is Katniss Everdeen. As an independent female, she used her skills as an archer to survive circumstances over which she had little control. Watching her take control onscreen as she connected to her deep emotions and … Read more
Most men grew up being told they have to suck it up. Everything they do has to be manly, rugged, rough, and tough. I remember my brother bringing my dad his tools to work on the car at the age of six. While getting our dad a wrench, he tripped over some things dad had … Read more
Are you an INFP, or what they call a “mediator?” INFPs are introspective to the core. They try to listen to the people around them as much as they can. They also try to put themselves in other people’s shoes to understand what it feels like to be in their situation. If you are an … 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
ISTJ personality types are one of the most common and powerful out there. ISTJ people are incredibly realistic, practical, traditional, and systematic. Think of people that are smart, introverted, love tradition, and stick by their values. They aren’t the “unicorn” of personalities, they are real. In fact, examples of some real-life people with ISTJ personalities include: … Read more