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You may have taken the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory one or more times throughout your life. If you haven’t, or you did but can’t remember your results, take a minute to take the inventory. This way, you will be able to read the rest of this info from a more focused perspective. The military, universities, and … Read more
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.” I believe this quote by Alfred Adler perfectly represents what empathy should look like. In other words, to empathize means to put aside your views, opinions, and impressions so that you can create enough … Read more
Ever wonder to yourself, “Why do I like being alone so much?” When social and mainstream media show happy people… they’re usually with other people, not alone. Although I’m content by myself, there are times when I don’t want to be alone. This ambivalence and the contrast between my life and media images sent me searching for answers, which … Read more
Wolves are fascinating creatures. They are believed to have lived throughout the world and are often used in stories involving fantasy, mythology, and folklore. They are also thought to symbolize loyalty, family, and friendship and are regarded as naturally good and inherently noble. If you are a fan of wolves, then this article might be … Read more
I chose to write this article on the best mental health apps for 2022 because I refuse to not be happy this year. I refuse to let senseless worries eat me alive anymore. I refuse to be complacent with my fluctuating weight this year. I think you will agree that we all get a bit … Read more
When someone has caused us pain, it is only natural to harbor resentment against the individual. However, holding a grudge keeps negative emotions locked away. The bitterness leaves you with stress, depression, and loss of hope in people. You should not and cannot allow any such individual to hold this kind of power over you. … Read more
Once again, it’s happened. You’ve been accused of being too shy, being a recluse or anti-social… but that’s not how you really feel inside at all! Whether you’re the introvert, or know someone who is, rest assured that an introvert is not an oddball. Nor are they emotionally flawed or socially inept. In fact, this … Read more
Signs of bad parenting are all around you: rude, obnoxious children running rampant through a store or restaurant; a child bullying another child or a parent shaming their child in public. When you find yourself in a situation where you are witnessing the effects of bad parenting first hand, have you ever stopped to wonder … Read more
We all want to stay on top of what’s going on in the world around us… but if watching or reading the news is causing you stress, you aren’t alone. In fact, a 2020 World Health Organization report coined a new word: “infodemic”. Infodemic refers to “an overabundance of information” that is sometimes inaccurate. … Read more
People use manipulative sentences or phrases usually to get their way, bully, “gaslight” or create a power imbalance. For narcissistic people, it’s a tactic used to create conflict, inflict emotional abuse or diminish the self-esteem of others. In some cases, the speaker does not intend to cause harm, but their words may still have damaging … Read more