Research has associated consumerism and materialism with low self-esteem and the feelings of loneliness and unhappiness. A series of studies published in the journal, Motivation and Emotion showed that as people become more materialistic, their sense of wellbeing and purpose is reduced and if they become less materialistic, it rises.…
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…
Do you find yourself feeling anxious when you are talking on the phone? Chances are you have phone anxiety. Phone anxiety may sound like a silly idea in our age when it's impossible to imagine our life without a smartphone in our hands. Still, except for bringing us all kinds…
Many people feel that having great mental toughness is something you either have or don’t have. Contrary to this popular belief, being mentally strong is not a quality or a talent that is only bestowed upon fortunate or gifted individuals. Every person has their fair share of challenges in life,…
If you stop using social media, break free of the social expectations and disconnect from it, you will see some significant improvements in your life. The question of social media doing more harm than good has become a huge topic of debate in recent years. Despite its baseline purpose of…
One of the main personality traits narcissists are known for is that they have extremely high confidence and self-importance. However, there are also a range of other traits that are often overlooked when dealing with narcissism. Traits such as an excessive need for admiration, lack of empathy for others, arrogance,…
Part of having a strong personality is knowing exactly what you want and when you want it, and that is not always a fun-filled experience. When you are not afraid to speak your mind and you're bold when it comes to honesty; this can scare away a lot of people.…
There are four basic external factors that will never make you happy if you stay attached to them. They can only give you a fake sense of happiness. Another evening after work you find yourself thinking about the next big or small thing to make you happy. In our everyday…
