Parenting is a challenge and looking after shy kids is even more so. However, introverted and shy kids are a blessing. What parents need to do is know how to interact with them. Why Introverted Kids Are a Blessing Society usually prefers people who are outgoing. Extraversion is a top…
As humans, we have always struggled with making the best of our lives. The following Aristotle quotes show how a philosopher in ancient Greece coped with the problems of human existence. Aristotle lived from 384—322 B.C.E. and is one of the most famous Greek philosophers. He studied many areas of…
Often in our busy lives, we don’t stop to ask deep questions about life. However, making the time to ask these questions can transform our lives. If we keep plodding along in life without asking deep questions, we can miss out on opportunities for growth, enlightenment, and self-fulfillment. Taking the…
Don't you know that our society is sick? So, while it suffers from this illness, I will continue to be a happily weird person. I honestly believe that society is so sick because of conformity. According to politics, religion, and business, we are supposed to abide by unspoken rules of…
In a society that values outgoing traits so highly, should an introvert fight their natural disposition and try to become a social butterfly? Being an introvert means we often struggle for recognition. Our more outgoing friends get more attention than we do. This can mean we are not valued as…
Have you ever heard the saying, boys don’t cry? Well, it’s just another one of society's standards that don’t mean squat. I remember my father reprimanding my big brother after he got hurt. My father gave him a scolding and when tears came to his eyes, my father said, boys don’t…
What if I told you that there is a bright side of psychopathy? There are, in fact, two types of psychopaths. The majority of us view psychopaths with a degree of fear and trepidation. This is in no small part due to the way the media have portrayed them. Callous,…
Social psychology experiments can give us great insight into how we think, behave and act. They help us to explain how our thoughts are influenced by others, how group dynamics work, and how we perceive others. Here are six of the most important social psychology experiments: 1. The Milgram Experiment…
