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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
Are there times when you tremble in fear of someone leaving? Do you often feel anxious because you are away from someone? It may be difficult to admit, but you might have abandonment issues. Abandonment stems from your fear of being alone. This fear may have been caused by a phobia or a trauma, both … 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
No one would ever put “event manager” on a list of the best jobs for introverts. As a fellow introvert, I bet you are already cringing at the thought. I am an introvert, and I worked as an assistant event manager for a few years. While I dreaded it most days, the positive side is … Read more
From gaslighting and shaming to rationalization and emotional blackmail, narcissists have an entire arsenal of strategies to manipulate, assert dominance, and achieve their personal goals. What’s left in their wake is suffering, abuse and emotional trauma, especially if the people close to them (personally and professionally) are caring, trusting, and compassionate individuals. As a mental … 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
Sometimes when I think about my own personality, I wonder if I am an INFJ type. INFJ is a personality type defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. It is one of the 16 types that make up the test. INFJs are introverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging people. They make up about 1-2% of … Read more