Learning the difference between being a highly sensitive person vs autism can make a big deal in terms of understanding how to respond and support individuals with these special needs. While they both have shared traits, there are important distinctions. Being able to recognize what sets these two apart can go a long way to … Read more
One of life’s most difficult and tragic times is to suffer a loss due to a fire. Whether it’s your home or business, having a fire can be life-altering, traumatic, scary, dangerous, and disheartening…among other things. Yet, there is hope after a fire, especially if you can walk away with your life and the lives … Read more
Fiction often imitates life, yet it also has the advantage of being able to bring more obscure things into focus. That is the case with many personality types. In fictional characters INFJ characters are more common than in the real world. That is because this personality type is the rarest of the Myers-Briggs sixteen personalities. … Read more
We all tend to jokingly say that “in-laws” are so difficult, which can include mothers-in-law, fathers-in-law, and sisters-in-law (via your brother and from your husband). However, nothing prepared me for how toxic my sister-in-law (by marriage) could be. After I confided in her about something personal, she phoned my husband to tell him what a terrible … Read more
Fictional characters tell us about our world, especially about the type of people in it. That’s why fictional characters usually portray different personality types, such as the ENTJ personality type. Famous examples of fictional characters ENTJ, who meet the criteria of this rare personality type, include: Princess Leia from Star Wars, Cruella de Vil, and … Read more
The Bible is like a recipe book that gives us the steps and components for true success. In its pages, you will see ingredients like diligence, hard work, wise counsel, honesty, willingness, discipline, and wholehearted effort. What you won’t see in the list of ingredients for success in scripture is laziness. Laziness has the opposite … Read more
Finally! You’re dating this fantastic person, but your intuition is telling you something’s off. You’re not quite sure if they’re fully invested in a serious relationship or want to keep things casual. The fact that they’re giving you little to nothing to work with makes it even more challenging to uncover their true motive. This … Read more
Being in a relationship can make you feel protected, loved, cared for, and supported. But there’s also the other side of the coin where even just thinking about relationships (and being in one, no matter how amazing and special your partner-to-be) can make you break out in a cold sweat. People with commitment issues feel … Read more
We all love that lone wolf character in the movies. You know the strong, silent, confident, yet mysterious man who always seems to stick to doing the right thing… no matter what or the cost to them? Yet, unlike the macho alpha male, this character prefers to keep to the shadows, avoiding crowds and hero … Read more
Putting up with a gaslighting manager not only threatens your mental health, but also your career and livelihood. You may feel stuck in a dilemma not knowing how to deal with a gaslighting boss. You shouldn’t have to endure their toxic behavior or quit your job. Neither option is fair to you. I think it’s time to address … Read more