Learn more about positive psychology and how gratitude, happiness, and positivity can positively impact mental health.
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
Toxic individuals are everywhere and are a common feature in close relationships. According to a study, 48.8% of men and 48.4% of women experienced psychological aggression (a toxic behavior) by a partner. People display toxic traits at work, at home, in relationships, in the community, and online. So today, we will talk about how 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
What personal experience with a narcissist brought you here looking for “ammunition” to finally put them in their place? There’s never a dull day around narcissistic individuals. I’m pretty sure you have enough stories to compile a bestseller. I was once ensnared by a vulnerable malignant narcissist who fits most of the criteria for Narcissistic … Read more
It was completely unplanned—getting stuck on the top floor of my employer’s 25th story building when the elevator broke. While all of the other employees were happy to descend the flights of stairs, I simply couldn’t walk down nor could I climb into the fire-department’s emergency ladder bucket to be lowered to the parking lot … Read more
When it comes to extroverts, there are layers to their personality which can be difficult to understand. The ENFJ personality type is one of the more intriguing types defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. People with this personality type are outgoing, compassionate, and natural leaders. They are known as protagonists, and they make … Read more
Anger itself is not a bad thing. It is often the force that helps an individual get the courage to make a move forward. It also helps people deal with being mistreated by others. Anger is something felt by everyone at one time or another. The problem, however, occurs when anger seems to be the … Read more
When it comes to personalities, we all can be a little bit different and similar at the same time. After all, that’s what makes us unique, right? But sometimes, it can be helpful to understand how others are different from us. It can help us to communicate better, understand their motivations, and even to predict … Read more
We all have a personality. And, whether we like it or not, our personality can often dictate how successful we are in various aspects of our lives. Our personality type can also give us some insight into the types of people that we are compatible with both romantically and platonically. As an introvert in an … Read more
Confusing fear with anxiety is a rather easy thing to do, and mental health experts have a clearer understanding as to why. There are similarities between the two. For instance, both fear and anxiety are processed in an area of the brain called the amygdala. The amygdala is responsible for regulating our fight (cope with) … Read more