Did you know that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fall apart by February? This statistic paints a gloomy picture of the challenges we face when chasing personal growth. We often fall into traps that hinder our progress, unknowingly sabotaging our own development. While the longing for self-improvement is admirable, it’s important to recognize that not …

Most of us have a thing or two we hold on to for sentimental value and don’t want to get rid of. However, when people have a strong aversion to letting go of anything (to the point that it becomes distressing to them or others) and ultimately accumulate a large amount of unnecessary stuff- they …

Have you ever woken up from a dream feeling confused, scared, alarmed, or maybe even strangely happy? Our dreams come to us in various forms, sometimes exciting, sometimes mysterious, and hopefully rarely horrifying, but do they have any meaning, or is it just our subconscious toying with us? Throughout history, dreams have fascinated people. In …

Few people, if any, can confidently say they have never told a lie. Lying is a universal behavior- whether a small fib or a major deception, we have all tried to wiggle out of a sticky situation with a half-truth or even a flat-out lie. Scoping out lies can be challenging, especially since many people …

What do you see when you stand in front of a mirror? While self-love is crucial for maintaining a healthy, satisfying life, not everyone looks at themselves with eyes full of stars and admiration. Have you or a loved one been struggling to find joy and fulfillment lately? It could be that your self-love meter …

We are all products of our upbringing. How we’re raised plays a profound role in shaping how we experience and express intimacy. From the moment we are born, the interactions we have with our primary caregivers set the foundation for our understanding of trust, love, and emotional closeness. What makes one person trust easily while …

Everyone has a desire to be liked. Being excluded from the office party can hurt just as much as not being invited to a childhood birthday party. Psychologists say that although wanting to be liked is normal and expected, you should not be exhaustingly fixated on gaining other people’s approval. It’s often said that first …

Everyone has strange parts of their personality that make them unique. However, when those little quirks and behaviors ultimately end up hurting others, they could potentially have a personality disorder (among other problems). Narcissism is one of the potential problems, which is a personality disorder where someone is very entitled, thinks very highly of themselves, …

Have you ever wondered about the lasting effects of childhood trauma and whether they can extend into adulthood? Of course, the answer is yes. How we are raised has a profound impact on how we see and interact with the world well into our later years. Neglect and other traumatic events can deeply influence adult …

Dreams are a mysterious and complex part of the human experience that come with many theories behind their origin and meaning. The things our brains can come up with while sleeping reveal just how complicated thought truly is. Dreams can contain signs, emotions, and memories that defy logic. One common type of dream is when …