Learning how to not be awkward is a critical social skill, which most of us learn as children. This applies to any number of situations: Starting school or kindergarten. Meeting new relatives. Making friends at the play park. However, we don't all have the same personalities. If you are overly…
Learning our Myers-Briggs personality types can help us make the best decisions and life-choices, with careers being one of the most practical applications. Let's check out the top ISFJ careers, what this personality type means, and how you can turn that knowledge into a secret tool for success. What Is…
We've likely all heard about codependency and how becoming overly reliant on another person can leave you vulnerable to repeating cycles of behavior. But what about counterdependency? Here we discover what counterdependency means, the impact it can have on your life, and signs that indicate you might be counterdependent. What…
The fear of being judged is a tangible, persistent anxiety that affects many people. This sort of distress may grow into a mental health condition known as social anxiety disorder or social phobia. But why do so many of us have a sense of dread that other people will judge…
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…
