The idea that a high degree of socialization and intelligence don’t go together seems not just to be a popular perception but a fact. You know the typical crowd, "Wow, it's Friday night, what are you going to do? Just sit there?" Well, yeah. Because there's nothing out there. It's…
Being kind and compassionate to others turns out to be good for our health, according to recent studies. As humans, we all want to know the secret to good health. We know the basics: eat right, take vitamins, exercise, and get enough sleep. What most people don’t realize, however, is…
All of us have different personalities. However, psychologists believe that all of our personalities are actually a mixture of Big Five personality traits. The theory suggests that everyone has these key traits. However, each individual has a different amount of each. The traits work on a sliding scale with, for example,…
The world we live in doesn't make sense to introverted people. We live in an extrovert’s world. What’s considered normal social behavior is the kind of social behavior engaged in by extroverts. There are good reasons for this. Human beings are social animals. Due to our natural vulnerabilities as a species…
Highly sensitive people can appear to others to be fussy, boring and needy. But they need not be ashamed of their sensitive traits. Here are 3 things you should no longer feel ashamed of as a highly sensitive person: 1. Do not be ashamed of your emotions Highly sensitive people…
Many people are smarter than they think. If you think this could be you, check out these signs. Intelligence depends very much on context. In a room full of mathematicians, a writer could appear clueless. However, when the same writer’s work is published in a newspaper, very few people would…
At first glance, even second glance, even if you have spent hours with the mentally ill, you might think we are weak individuals. The movies portray us as well, for the most part, as pitiful creatures which lack any sort of fortitude. All around the world, the mentally ill have…
People who love reading have major advantages over those who don't. Once you look at the information, you'll understand that reading is a serious business. In fact, not many people love reading. 50% of US adults are unable to read a grade 8 level book, 42% of college graduates will…
