Since social media became more popular among people, there have been studies looking into any potential side effects of long-term use. Is there a link between depression and using Facebook? There are a lot of differing opinions on what social media can do to someone. This is becoming particularly evident…
Social media narcissism is the newest manifestation of vanity. With over two billion Facebook users, 500 million Instagram users and 300 million Twitter users, social media is by far the most popular online activity of the century. But, with all the sharing, liking and commenting, people are getting obsessed with…
We’re all aware of internet trolls. Those anonymous people who hide behind their keyboards and post nasty comments. But who are they in real life? More to the point, how do we deal with them? Before we go into detail about the personality types of internet trolls, let’s just quickly…
The Internet equals convenience. That said, it has many dangers, so it's necessary to know how to protect your identity in the online world. Identity thieves are becoming more sophisticated every day. They have many ways to use the information that you have stored online to access your bank accounts.…
Narcissism is the new popular insult nowadays, it seems. However, these people do exist, and there are weird signs of narcissism to prove it. I’ve gotten into the habit of saying people are narcissists based on my psychological crackerjack self-image….see the narcissism there? Yes, I can joke about myself that…
Good self-esteem and confidence are two things that you are not born with. However, there are some self-esteem activities that may seem uncomfortable, but practicing them regularly will increase your confidence and belief in yourself. If you know someone with great self-esteem, it is because they spent a long time…
Social activities are what make humans different from other animals. Human beings are, by nature, social creatures. So you would think that the more we get together, talk to one another, share ideas and knowledge, the smarter we’d get. Not so according to research, which suggests that some social activities…
Information overload takes place when we are exposed to too much irrelevant information. This leads to an unnecessary overstimulation of the brain. It is no longer a secret that the human brain is amazing and has an unmatchable power that continues to keep scientists and neurologists interested. But with the…
There are many things to help with depression, and most of us are familiar with these practices. However, there are a few unexpected techniques which may surprise you. If you have depression, I know you’re tired of everyone telling you to be more positive and not worry so much. Yes,…
Difficulties arise faster than we can alleviate them, it seems. However, stoic philosophy can help us keep calm and live our purpose in life regardless. Problems seem to overwhelm and complicate our lives, popping up as soon as we think we have a handle on everything. To be honest, if…
