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…
If you start taking power naps daily, you will feel more productive, energetic, healthy and even more creative, new studies suggest. The idea of being a stressed workaholic has been glamorised by the media, placing importance on having endless to-do lists and a frantic workspace as being the pinnacle of…
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…
Sensitive people have been hiding under the label of Drama Queen or Attention Seeker. However, being friends with a sensitive person has some serious upsides. It’s time to remove the bad reputation from the sensitive person and allow them to be exactly who they are. Here are some reasons that…
Have you ever thought that having a messy room might, in fact, be a sign of creativity? Einstein once said that a desk is a reflection of what is in your head; “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, what are we to think of those…
Did you know that broken sleep could be our natural sleeping pattern? It wasn’t the night before Christmas, in fact, it was the middle of June, at three in the morning. All through the house, nothing stirred, and no television voices echoed across the room. It was a silent night.…
Mood disorders and mental imperfections may stem from high intelligence and natural talent. The cost of intelligence, rumour has it, is insanity. Well, not exactly, but I got your attention so listen. First of all, I hope you don’t take offense of my use words like, ‘madness’ or ‘lunacy’. If…
