What Is Self-Actualization and How to Know If You Are Reaching It

Anyone interested in the psychology of personality couldn’t have helped but notice a new buzzword recently – self-actualization. Self-actualization is the final goal of Albert Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It is the realization of ones’ potential in the world. However, it can only be achieved once all other needs are…

4 Signs of All-Or-Nothing Thinking and What You Can Do to Change It

All-or-nothing thinking is something we all fall prey to from time to time. It is more common in people with anxiety and depression (among other things). This cognitive distortion is only one of the many negative thought patterns we sometimes adopt. It leads people to think in extremes. There is…

Cassandra Complex in Mythology, Psychology and the Modern World

The Cassandra complex is the name given to a phenomenon where people who predict bad news or warnings are ignored or outright dismissed. The term 'Cassandra complex' has entered the lexicon in 1949 when a French philosopher discussed the potential for someone to predict future events. The complex has been…

5 Signs You Grew up in an Enmeshed Family and How It Differs from a Healthy One

Unfortunately, many people live in an enmeshed family environment. Although the closeness of family members cultivates love, it hinders the growth of individualism. An enmeshed family may not seem all that bad at first. In fact, having a close-knit family unit has many benefits for its members. However, an enmeshed…

The True Meaning of Christmas You May Have Never Considered

What is the true meaning of Christmas? Before you argue for Christianity, let’s consider a deeper spiritual meaning of this holiday. Christmas is perhaps the most popular holiday during each year. Millions of dollars are spent on gifts and food to celebrate the 25th of December. It seems that Christmas…