We all know those kinds of people who just can’t help themselves. They give others advice all the time, even when it’s not asked for. This might be an aunt saying, "You'd better think about a career change before it's too late", or a nosy co-worker making remarks such as,…
Let’s start with the definition. Hiraeth is an untranslatable Welsh word that describes a longing for a home, a place, or a feeling that no longer exists or never existed. It’s a homesickness for the places from your past you can’t return to or even those you’ve never been to.…
I remember when I heard about Facebook for the first time. Back then, in 2008, it seemed so new and fun – you could chat with your friends, upload photos, and meet new people. What else could a young adult dream about? I immediately made myself an account and started…
Introversion is commonly confused with social anxiety. Since most people are not aware of the differences between the two, it’s easy to mistake an extrovert with social anxiety for an introvert, and vice versa. In reality, though, introversion is a distinct character trait whereas social phobia is a mental disorder.…
This month we won’t have just a regular full moon – it will be a super flower blood moon and a total lunar eclipse! But what exactly does this fancy name mean? Let’s explore these terms one by one. The term ‘blood moon’ is used to describe lunar eclipses when…
You have probably heard thousands of times that humans are social animals, and it’s true to a certain extent. Friendships make our lives better. Social affiliation is important for your mental wellbeing, but in some cases, cutting people out of your life proves to be even more vital. Of course,…
Introverts are not the easiest people to understand. Sometimes, their behaviors don’t make much sense. But at the same time, they are probably among the most genuine folks you’ll meet, and there are good reasons for that. In our society of all-consuming fakeness, introverts often feel like misfits and outsiders.…
In our society, there is a steady pattern of favoring certain personality traits and behaviors over others. While this tendency may sound quite natural, the problem is that some negative character traits are perceived as good qualities as a result of social conditioning. Social norms are built on many factors,…