Lots of the things we say seem straightforward. However, it pays to be aware of the hidden meaning others might see in the words we say. Language is powerful and there are some phrases that reveal things about us that we would rather others didn’t see. Our values and personality can slip out…
Not every gadget or technique is a parlor trick. Wish fulfillment involves knowing how to utilize the great powers of the universe. Most people believe that in order to fulfill their wishes, they must go out and use their hands to force things to their will. This is partially true,…
What if I told you that there is a bright side of psychopathy? There are, in fact, two types of psychopaths. The majority of us view psychopaths with a degree of fear and trepidation. This is in no small part due to the way the media have portrayed them. Callous,…
Many people see the number 555 everywhere they go. What is the meaning of 555? And what should we do if this happens to us? Many people believe that seeing certain numbers, or patterns of numbers is a sign from the universe. It doesn’t necessarily need to be seeing the number…
I might have an outgoing personality, but my social anxiety cripples me. One of the most difficult predicaments is having an outgoing personality but not being able to enjoy it to its fullest. Honestly, I don’t miss being around crowds of people all that much, and my social anxiety prevents…
Gaslighting abuse is one of the sneakiest tools people with a manipulative personality use to make their victim feel crazy. We often use terminology in our everyday language without knowing where it originated from. For instance, ‘gaslighting’ is a psychological term that describes a form of mental abuse in which…
Strategic thinking allows us to be open-minded and look beyond what is. This helps us to bring a fresh viewpoint to old ideas. Strategic thinking means being creative, open-minded, future-focused and willing to take risks. Conventional thinkers tend to be more reactive, cautious, inflexible and focused on short-term problems. But how do…
There are many anxiety causes that aren’t that obvious. After all, it is a complicated disease. It took decades of my life to understand my diagnosis of anxiety. While battling bipolar disorder and PTSD, I discovered symptoms that just didn’t line up. Even during my bouts of mania, some of…
