Attachment style refers to our patterns of connection with important people in our lives. These attachment patterns come from how we were cared for as children and affect how we relate to and interact with other people. According to John Bowlby’s attachment theory, early interactions with parents and caregivers are critical to a child’s development. […]
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It is never simple to deal with a narcissist. These people are often deceptive and dominating, putting their own wants and needs first. They lack empathy and have an overinflated sense of their value. So, regardless of its type, a relationship with a narcissist may sap your energy, undermine your self-esteem, and harm your mental […]
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Emotions play an essential role in our health, behavior, social interactions, and life in general. They help us understand our experiences and how those experiences make us feel. Also, emotions help us communicate ourselves to others and grasp how our actions affect other people. Working out the difference between primary and secondary emotions allows us […]
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Most of us grew up learning how to bottle up our issues and behave as if everything was OK, even when things were far from perfect. We learn to conceal our sadness and shame with wrath because being angry feels better than being sad or humiliated. However, a lack of self-awareness and emotional control can […]
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Studies show that we spend one-third of our lives at work. And for many people, it’s more than just a job. Professional success gives them a sense of worth, confidence, satisfaction, and happiness. Unfortunately, too many people strive for success by working hard and self-objectifying themselves in the workplace. What Does It Mean to Self-Objectify? […]
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Healthy relationships involve dedication and effort, but they also provide us with a sense of security, love, and appreciation. On the other hand, a toxic relationship makes you feel constrained, uncomfortable, and drained. Toxic people are controlling, manipulative, and emotionally abusive. A narcissist will use gaslighting to make you feel confused and insecure. They will […]
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The term “narcissism” generally refers to somebody who is highly self-absorbed. However, to be diagnosed with a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), a person must satisfy specific criteria. People with narcissistic personality disorder have an inflated sense of superiority over others. They are self-centered and manipulative, with grandiose beliefs about their own importance and self-worth. These […]
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As surprising as it may sound, many people who appear to be well-off are not well at all. Unfortunately, a successful career and a luxurious lifestyle do not always translate into happiness and fulfillment. We frequently attribute our happiness to external circumstances, objects, and people. However, to attract abundance and prosperity in life, you must […]
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Most of the time, we seek love from outside sources, such as our spouses, children, family members, or friends. Seeking love on the outside feels natural since that is how we found love and security as children — we relied on our caretakers for affection and safety. However, most of us never grew out of […]
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Many of us have internalized the belief that we are not enough – not smart, capable, beautiful, lovable, or any other quality enough, and that we do not deserve to have our dreams come true. However, understanding that you are worth so much more than you give yourself credit for is a powerful energy that […]
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