What Is a Shadow Self and Why It’s Important to Embrace It

Carl Jung was the first psychiatrist to propose the theory that our minds are split into two very different archetypes: the persona and the shadow self. The persona is derived from a Latin word that means ‘mask’ and it means the person we present to the world, the person we…

7 Stages of Personal Development and Self-Growth: Which One Are You in?

Being aware of the stages of personal development is crucial for your further self-growth if you want to evolve as a person and achieve success. While many people want to achieve more in their lives, just a few of them know that there are certain stages of personal development and…

5 Signs Your Social Phobia Is Actually Empathic Sensitivity to People’s Energy

Social phobia or social anxiety is primarily associated with the irrational fear of being rejected and ridiculed by other people. It is also estimated that for the most part, social anxiety disorders affect those who were subject to bullying and physical or emotional abuse during the childhood years. At least,…

Your Guide to the Myers-Briggs Personality Types: Which Type Are You?

Anyone that is interested in finding out about their personality would have no doubt heard of the Myers-Briggs Personality Types. This personality classification was devised by mother and daughter combination Katharine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers. The personality test itself is in-depth and involved, but at the heart, it is…