What Is Existential Intelligence and 10 Signs Yours Is Above Average

Existential intelligence is the ability to think philosophically and use your intuition. The following signs indicate that yours might be above average. If you have a high level of this type of intelligence, you probably don't spend much time thinking about shopping or celebrities. Instead, you think about the big…

9 Signs of a Narcissistic Father: Were You Raised by a Narcissist?

Many people have had a narcissistic father. Narcissism is everywhere, unfortunately. It has been present in the past, and it will be present in the future. It can ruin people’s lives, not least because it can be difficult to see. Narcissistic parents can ruin the entire course of their children’s…

4 Simple Confucian Principles That Could Profoundly Change Our Society

What are ‘Confucian principles’? Confucian principles are a set of thoughts and ideas that refer to the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure, Confucius (551BC – 479BC). His philosophy – Confucianism – has influenced Chinese society and other parts of Asia right up to the present…

The Psychology of Ethical Decision Making or Why We Make Immoral Decisions

What goes on in our minds during ethical decision making? How do we justify ourselves when we make immoral decisions? There are several areas of research that can give us insight into ethical decision making. Ethical Decision Making and the ‘Meat Paradox’ I’d like to ask you two questions. Is…

10 Signs of Unhealthy Codependent Behavior and How to Change It

It’s possible that, unknowingly, you have fallen into the trap of codependent behavior. This is a harmful type of behavior that is also known as addiction to relationships - even if the relationship is toxic or violent. Let's take Prisca for example. Prisca grew up in a home where her…