Introversion is a personality type not everyone understands quite well. For that reason, introverts have been unfairly stereotyped as odd and socially avoidant. The negative labels are even worse for an individual regarded as an “extreme introvert.” I’m sure you have a good idea of what I mean if you think you’re one and have … Read more
Have you ever noticed how two people can look at the same situation and each come away with their own conclusions? One sees what happened as a good thing, the other as a bad thing. This is common in sports when you have already picked a side before the event ever occurs. But what about … Read more
Although it’s not an official diagnosis, imposter syndrome is a relatively common problem some of us encounter in our professional or academic lives. The feeling that your accomplishments are the result of pure luck coupled with the idea that you’re somehow fooling everyone makes you feel like you’re not the bright or capable person everyone … Read more
When we hear the terms self-centered and self-absorbed, our thoughts often turn to narcissism. These two things, however, are not the same as being narcissistic. Furthermore, these terms are not the same thing, which is another misconception many people have. Today, we are going to take a deeper look at people who are self-absorbed and … Read more
Are you a sigma male? Or are you looking for a meme to send to your sigma buddy? If so, then this article is just for you. Calling all sigma males out there! (If you aren’t so sure if you are a sigma male or not, you can check out this post.) We’ve gathered the … Read more
My good friend Eden is a huge anime fan, so much so that she can’t pick a favorite show or character. On one of our coffee dates, she blurted out that she had finally signed up for Comic-Con (a world-famous comic convention), and was determined to dress in her best cosplay (dress up as a … Read more
How often, when someone asks for your opinion, have you panicked, thinking they won’t like it? Or when you held a presentation at work, and you thought others would realize that you’re not competent enough for your job title. It happened to me many times, and in my journey, I’ve learned that many others are … Read more
Our siblings are some of the most complicated people to deal with in our lives. Sibling rivalries started as kids over pretty trivial stuff… like when we started to fight over our teddy bears, who sat in the front seat on car rides, deciding what shows to watch on TV and who was better at … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some people can navigate their emotional spectrum smoothly, while others often end up feeling overwhelmed with regret, guilt, or shame? Of course, numerous factors could explain why some people handle their emotions well, from personality and temperament to parenting styles and self-control. But there is one psychological construct that indicates … Read more
Let’s face it, some careers mesh better with some personalities than others. As a writer, I am grateful to have a job that caters to my introverted nature, while also allowing myself the freedom of self-employment and travel. When it comes to men, we all know about the Alpha male. We often see him as … Read more