How can there be such a thing as an outgoing introvert? That’s absurd, right? Introversion and extroversion are terms popularized by Carl Jung to describe the different ways in which people direct their attention. Introverted people focus their attention inward toward inner stimuli, whereas extroverted people are more focused on…
Smart women are the ultimate women. They are intelligent, confident and completely independent. Therefore, smart women must be every man’s dream, right? Wrong! A new scientific study from The Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests that this is only true on some occasions, primarily when the woman in question is…
Do you suspect that you're more intelligent than most people, while others assume that you're dumb or slow because of a lack of social skills? It can be really frustrating when people think there's something deficient about you because you're not as glib and superficially quick-witted as they are. You're…
Introverts and empaths often struggle to make friends. For an introvert, a friendship has to be meaningful. They aren’t interested in having large groups of acquaintances as they find this kind of social activity shallow. As an introvert or an empath, it can be tricky to make friends and find…
Empaths feel what others feel and this can sometimes be overwhelming. So empaths need a few survival tips to help them negotiate the world and stay balanced. These seven survival tips for empaths may help you maintain emotional balance and to help others without ignoring your own needs, desires and dreams. 1.…
Understanding how the five different thinking styles work can help you work better with others, communicate more effectively and achieve more. In Coping with Difficult Bosses, Robert Brahmson identifies five thinking styles we use most frequently. The five thinking styles are: Synthesist Thinkers Idealist Thinkers Pragmatist Thinkers Analyst Thinkers Realist Thinkers Synthesist…
Buddhists have always known that the core Buddhist beliefs can make for happiness and contentment. Now science is suggesting they may be right. I always find it fascinating when new scientific discoveries prove things that religious and spiritual sources have been saying since time immemorial. Recently, science has found some…
Highly sensitive introverts are often overwhelmed by crowds, noise, heat, cold, food, smells, even certain fabrics - and it can be exhausting. Being a highly sensitive introvert can make life feel pretty uncomfortable. However, there are several things you can do to create a more quiet and comfortable space in…
