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If you were to describe the ideal friend, what would you say about them? Likely, you would talk about the personality of that friend. Maybe you would describe them as trusting, empathetic, or just generally agreeable to be around. On the other hand, you probably wouldn’t seek out a friend who was selfish, manipulative, or … Read more

Are you introverted or extraverted? This question comes up all the time when discussing personality types. People describe themselves as ENTJs, extroverted introverts, ambiverts – there’s a lot of ways that extraversion appears in memes, personality tests, and personality psychology. Extraversion, (also spelled extroversion,) notably appears as a trait in two different approaches to personality … Read more

If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? Would they say that you are open to new experiences? Would they say you are creative? Or would they say that you are more conservative, or set in your ways?  We’re going to zoom in on that one dimension: openness, or openness to experience. … Read more

When we look at Big Five Personality Theory, we see that some people are planners. Other people are more spontaneous. These traits describe a level of conscientiousness that someone has in their personality. Obviously, these traits don’t encompass an entire person’s personality, but they do offer a lot of insight into what you can expect … Read more

Why do people behave the way that they do? It’s an age-old question that psychologists have been studying for centuries. But you don’t have to be working in a research lab to ask yourself that question. In fact, we try to answer this question every single day. You might try to explain someone’s behavior at … Read more

When was the last time you felt exhausted by stress? Anyone who has lived through 2020 can probably pinpoint a time where this occurred. Stress is exhausting! You and I already know that. But this exhaustion isn’t just a part of life. Chronic stress can pose serious risks to your life by way of your … Read more

What makes a relationship work? How can you guarantee satisfaction in a relationship? These are questions that have been plaguing psychologists, therapists, and couples for years. With divorce rates reportedly rising and falling in the past few decades, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what can lead couples to and away from the edge. Psychologists have … Read more

Can games for the brain make you smarter? The answer to that isn’t so simple. Being smart requires a lot of different cognitive skills. For some, being smart requires a large memory storage. For others, it requires critical thinking skills or concentration. In general, building up these skills can help you solve problems and keep … Read more

How are you feeling today? How were you feeling yesterday? What about last week or last month? This question seems simple, but it’s not always easy to find the answer. We often get so caught up in our routines and to-do lists that we don’t check in with our moods. Left unchecked, this can take … Read more

How well do you know yourself? Take 60 seconds to just sit in your body and observe your emotions. How are you feeling? Where are you feeling or carrying your emotions? How do your emotions change as the day goes on, with your diet, or when you are put in certain circumstances? I know I … Read more