Anxiety is a human response to stressful stimuli. In other words, it’s normal. Whether we’re late for work, have ruined our favorite shirt, or totally failed a first date, life certainly offers us a lot to be anxious about. However, when anxiety stops becoming an intermittent experience and becomes more…
Narcissists are extremely self-centered. These are the people that make everything about themselves—the ones that brag every chance they get and truly think they’re better than others. Some narcissistic individuals have their egotistical tendencies under control, but others have a more serious problem: a disorder rooted in their narcissism. When…
Q: My husband and I have been together for 10 years. Even in the days when we were dating and living separately, we had different sleep schedules, and we still do. He’s an early riser; I’m a night owl through and through. He doesn’t understand how I do it, and…
We all have distinct personalities — a combination of characteristics that make us, us. Funny, empathetic, agreeable, adventurous, charismatic, curious, dramatic, innovative, etc. Some of us, though, have personality disorders, which mean our thoughts and behaviors don’t align with what’s considered “normal.” This comprehensive guide answers the most frequently asked…
When we see someone spend a little too much time in front of the mirror or obsess over taking the perfect selfie, we may casually throw out the term “narcissist.” Everyone can become self-occupied on occasion but true narcissism is different. Narcissists often show disregard for the feelings and general…
Allow me to paint you a picture: There’s a wonderful, selfless woman who does everything in her power to help others. She is rich, famous, and free to spend her time and money on anything her heart desires — but she chooses to give back. This, ladies and gents, is…
Ask anyone headed to watch the next Marvel flick: It’s hard not to idolize the heroines and heroes within the realms of popular fiction. Whether they’re on the silver screen, in books, TV series, or even video games, many of us admire these depictions of larger-than-life characters. But, even though…
I’m sorry to do this to you, but we probably can’t analyze the date of your birth without frankly discussing your parents’ sex life. What influenced their sexual behavior roughly nine months before you were born? Peak birthday season (August and September) just ended. If you were born during those…
You may not remember when The Human Genome Project completed its 13-year massive undertaking in 2003. The researchers involved with the project finished mapping the entire human genome sequence, which represents the full 20,000-25,000 genes that we carry in our DNA. Every trait that can be physically expressed is contained…
Starting in the mid-20th century, father figures in pop culture, especially those portrayed on TV, have been characterized with negative attributes. Don’t be mistaken; there’s comedic gold to be mined from the blunders of characters like Bernie McCullough in “The Bernie Mac Show,” Hank Hill in “King of The Hill,”…
I can specifically recall eating shrimp-fried rice for the first time (it’s still my favorite food) at seven years old. I was blown away by the fact that food could taste that amazing. On the other end of the spectrum, I can remember my first solo camping trip in Bridger…
Perhaps the key statistic behind the Great Resignation of 2021 is that 20% of workers have now met their colleagues’ dogs, cats, and/or human offspring online. What does this say about the post-pandemic workplace? It says that after enduring the disruptions of Covid-19, people are more likely to feel like…
