We hear the phrase 'bubbly personality' quite often as a catchall descriptor for upbeat, positive, and chipper people. The definition, according to the Collins Dictionary, is: Someone who is bubbly is very lively and cheerful and talks a lot. Let's think about how these qualities manifest, and how you can…
An authoritarian personality can be a complicated, multi-faceted challenge to deal with. It is often a deeply ingrained set of beliefs that take a great deal of time to break down and address. Here we explore what an authoritarian personality means, how you can recognize it, and what you can…
When we talk about confidence, we often center those conversations around women - but what about men with low self-esteem? Increasingly, our awareness of mental health issues is expanding to recognize that everybody can suffer from anxieties. These can be debilitating not just for the sufferer but also for the…
Let's be honest with ourselves; that old cliché about nobody being perfect is true! So, why is it so darn hard to own up to your mistakes and how do we change those ingrained behaviors to become more authentic? Why Owning Our Errors Matters The reason it's so challenging to admit…
We talk about intensity like it is a bad thing. But what does it mean to have an intense personality – and how do you know if you have one? What Is an Intense Personality? The Definition The Psychotherapist Imi Lo defines emotional intensity as ‘a form of neurodiversity that…
As much as confidence is an admirable characteristic, how close do we come to crossing the line into something less aspirational? Let's consider confidence vs arrogance, and how to make sure we come down on the right side of these most similar - and yet starkly contrasting - traits. Confidence…
When you feel annoyed, everything around you seems to make your day worse. Noises, smells, food, people - anything at all makes you keep feeling annoyed and irritable. Why does this happen? What underlying reasons cause us to feel such anxiety - and can we do something about it? How…
There are so many reasons why people can be cruel, unkind, and unfair. But when someone is mean to you for no reason, it can be hurtful. If you're struggling to understand why somebody might turn on you, let's look at how to cope with this situation - and why,…
Learning how to express your feelings comes as naturally as breathing to some people, and for others, it can be an uphill struggle. If you tend to be emotionally distant and find it tough to let people in, this can be something that takes time to work on. No matter…
Most of you will have met people who talk behind your back, and it is never a nice feeling! There are a variety of reasons why this happens and why people enjoy spreading gossip. So let's consider how we can deal with it when this situation occurs. It's easy to…