It seems that for those with an independent self-concept, social rejection can increase their creativity levels, studies showed. Social acceptance and the need to belong As human beings, we are often conflicted between the need to be liked and the need to be different. Human beings are fundamentally tribal. In…
Research has associated consumerism and materialism with low self-esteem and the feelings of loneliness and unhappiness. A series of studies published in the journal, Motivation and Emotion showed that as people become more materialistic, their sense of wellbeing and purpose is reduced and if they become less materialistic, it rises.…
Quiet people have their own talents, attributes and traits, which may be different from those of extroverts, but are nonetheless valuable. To have a great relationship with a quiet person, whether as a partner, friend or colleague, it can be helpful to understand how they are different from more outgoing…
These negative personality traits shouldn't make you feel bad if you have them. Many of the personality traits that we have been taught are bad, and encouraged to eradicate from our lives, have a surprising number of benefits. So it is worth taking a closer look at our negative personality…
We all feel sad from time to time. But did you know that sadness can actually be beneficial in some ways? We all experience sadness sometimes, occasionally it is because a life-changing tragedy has occurred but often it is because of a less significant upset or for no apparent reason…
It can be hard for an introverted person to be accepted in many cultures today. In the worlds of commerce, business, advertising and even traditionally solitary jobs such as writing, the ‘culture of personality’ is king. People are expected to work in open plan offices, brainstorm ideas, market themselves, socialize…
