Even if you have never heard about the spotlight effect, it is likely that it influences your perception without you even realizing it. It is a term in psychology which describes our tendency to think that everyone notices the nuances of our behaviour, appearance, etc. What Causes the Spotlight Effect?…
Inverted narcissist is not a widely known term. Below, there are some traits that explain the behaviour of an inverted narcissist. A narcissist has an overwhelming need for admiration and usually a complete lack of empathy toward others. But have you ever heard the term inverted narcissist? Narcissistic personality disorder Individuals…
The black-and-white thinking divides reality into light and dark with a clean-cut, canceling its complexity, ambiguity, and every nuance. It makes us think in terms of "all or nothing". Exercising all-or-nothing thinking means believing that things can be completely right or totally wrong, that people are either friends or foes,…
Divergent thinking is about perceiving a situation or solving a problem in non-conventional ways. Are you a divergent thinker? The Theory of the Six Thinking Hats Creativity, as well as intelligence, is a general human feature. All people have a certain level of creativity. Most have medium-level creativity, but only…
Expressing feelings can be tough for introverts and there are some good reasons why. Fortunately, there are ways you can get better at this. About 30% of the global population is introverted. What does it mean to be an introvert and why can expressing feelings be a real struggle when…
The attitude of gratitude has powerful positive effects on both the mind and the body, and multiple scientific studies confirm that. Are we so caught in the whirlpool of daily agitation that we forget to make room for gratitude? Gratitude is an attitude of appreciation that fills our hearts with…
According to the Hindu tradition, the solar plexus chakra or Manipura is the third chakra, which governs primary emotions, such as frustration, anger and intuition, feelings of sensitivity and power. The solar plexus chakra is the "headquarter" of our personality. It is where we find our identity and it helps…
I do not think there is one person in this world who has not done wishful thinking. We all have a tendency to daydream about our future or things we would like to do. According to researchers, we spend about 10%-20% of our time absorbed in thoughts and imagination. Those…
Some people struggle to make a phone call, no matter how weird or funny it may sound. However, for socially anxious people and some introverts, phone phobia is a reality. What is phone phobia? Phone anxiety or phone phobia is a psychological condition in which a person experiences extreme fear…
Letting go of the past is not only healthy. Sometimes, it is absolutely necessary. Being overly attached to your past stops you from enjoying the present and moving on with your life. The past is important, it is part of us and it has formed us. The past should not…
