A critical thinker rarely takes things at face value. They like to analyze and evaluate all sources of information before coming to a decision. Critical thinking is an essential skill, especially in an age of fake news and misinformation. We need to question sources and make sure the information we take in…
Everyone has different views on how to parent children. They have resulted in a variety of parenting styles. There is no doubt that all parents want the best for their children, and do their utmost to raise them well. While their intentions are honorable, some parents may use methods that…
When our bodies are in pain, we can lose consciousness. When the mind is traumatized, we sometimes experience soul loss and require a soul retrieval. What Is Soul Loss? Soul loss can happen whenever we have a psychological or emotional experience that we can’t cope with. The psyche has a protective…
Manipulation techniques are a common tool psychopaths, sociopaths, narcissists and other types of predators use to exert control over their victims. We all use manipulation at some point in our lives, whether it be telling a little white lie to get out of a situation, or using flattery to get…
We talk about deep people and shallow people all the time, but what does it really mean to be deep and how can we cultivate this depth? One of the dictionary definitions of deep is profound. The definition of profound is entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge, or,…
Defense mechanisms are what some people use to defend themselves against unpleasant thoughts or feelings. Most defense mechanisms are rooted in our subconscious, which means we do not know when we are using them. In psychodynamic theory, psychologists describe defense mechanisms as a way of distancing ourselves from being fully…
If you surf the web often, you have probably come across personality assessment tests. You may ignore personality assessment tests because they seem trite. However, they are likely more accurate than you believe. So, to give knowledge about them, here are ten that are the rage today. Why use personality…
A psychic vampire is someone who feeds off the energy of others. They are often negative and self-pitying and spending time with them leaves us exhausted. What is a psychic vampire? Most of us have a psychic vampire in our lives. They moan and complain and yet, nothing we say or…
