Showing posts from October, 2024
A friend once shared a post on social media that read, “I want to be someone’s number one.” She wasn’t striving to top the music charts, excel in sports, or trend online. Instead, she was expressing her…
The humorous narcissist can be entertaining, sharp, and quick witted. They often attract others with their sarcastic and bold remarks. However, their humor usually reveals some distinct traits that may suggest …
The idea that narcissism is a fixed personality trait that can develop into a disorder assumes people are either narcissistic or they’re not. Maybe you've met someone who seems confident, char…
Mental health, mental illness, and mental performance are distinct ideas that shape how we think, feel, and behave. While they may be related, they don’t always go hand-in-hand. Improving mental health, managin…
The word "narcissism" gets thrown around a lot these days, but it's often used incorrectly or in ways that aren't very helpful. These days, calling someone "narcissistic" has a…
Unrequited love is something most people have experienced the pain of loving someone who doesn’t love you back. At its core, it is an emotional imbalance, and the mental toll from these one sided relationships …
With Halloween just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than by diving into the idea of "Horror as a Hobby" and exploring it further? The 2002 horror film 'The Ring' captures…
Separation often feels final, like a closed door. However, sometimes it creates space for reflection, growth, and even reconciliation. For many of these couples, time apart allowed them to return more self-awar…
While many of us grow up with nurturing and loving families, most of us know at least one person who has grown up in a fractured family. It's hard to pinpoint exactly when tensions cross a line, but when they do, adult childr…
In relationships, one of the most important ways to strengthen trust, commitment, and closeness is by providing meaningful support to your partner. However, "support" can be subjective and tricky to navigate. What feels…
We all have habits those automatic behaviors we hardly think about but that shape nearly every part of our lives. From your morning coffee routine to how you respond to stress, habits are powerful forces. But what if you could ha…