What does it mean to have trust issues? Trusting in others is something we all do subconsciously, every single day of our lives. No one can live without. We trust the bus driver to get us to our destination safely. Then, we trust the supermarket to provide us with food…
Anyone interested in the psychology of personality couldn’t have helped but notice a new buzzword recently – self-actualization. Self-actualization is the final goal of Albert Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It is the realization of ones’ potential in the world. However, it can only be achieved once all other needs are…
If you’re using avoidance behavior to stop anxious feelings, then think again. This type of action can actually make anxiety worse in the long run. I will have to say that I think of myself as the queen of avoidance behavior. I even pride myself on avoiding social situations at…
It's no exaggeration to say that we are complex beings, therefore, understanding human behavior is, in itself, complicated. Human beings are products of all kinds of influences. Genes, environment, culture, and, of course, our upbringing. We actively process and interact with an ever-changing world around us. As we endeavor to…
The number of children being raised in a single-parent family is higher than ever before. In earlier civilisations, the untimely death of a partner was usually the only circumstance surrounding a single-parent family. But in the modern era, there are many reasons that contribute to the sharp increase of single-parent…
Shyness can be difficult to overcome as it can easily be mistaken for something it’s not. Shyness can hold us back from the things we really want to do in life. We may not go for certain opportunities, and it can make connecting with new people very difficult. The first…
Applied behavior analysis techniques used by professionals can work wonders when dealing with a difficult roommate or co-worker. It seems like having a roommate who eats your food, plays music at high volumes and is careless about hygiene is a rite of passage that everyone must endure. But, you can…
Mothers should put their children first and love them above everything else in their lives. But daughters of narcissistic mothers don’t get that precious love. As a result, they can struggle in later life. For the vast majority of us, our mothers are our primary caregivers. We learn about the…
