Living in a community and forming healthy friendships is an important aspect of our characters’ formation. It's easy for us to pick up habits and mannerisms from those we surround ourselves with. They say that life is a sum of choices we make everyday, and that our decisions are dictated by the habits we keep....
Are You A People Pleaser? People pleasing is a trait where individuals prioritize others' happiness over their own wellbeing. This often stems from sociotropy, an excessive investment in interpersonal relationships. Instead of being kind and selfless, people pleasing is an attempt to maintain peace, avoid conflict, and gain approval. Signs of People Pleasing - You...
Improving your team player skills is an integral part of personal and professional development. A team’s attitude not only dictates their work environment, but it also dictates how far they will go in terms of reaching their goals. A united team tends to be more productive and efficient than a team full of division and...
Understanding the Five Love Languages Gary Chapman's theory states that people express and receive love in different ways, which he calls "love languages." These languages include words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, physical touch, and acts of service. The Importance of Love Languages in Relationships When we don't understand how our loved ones want to...
Stepping outside of our comfort zones is an important aspect of our maturation. Due to a reluctance to take risks, many people spend years feeling stuck and stagnant when it comes to personal growth. Fear can hold some captive, and it can lead to a road of regret and what-ifs. As author Anais Nin states,...
Attachment Styles: Which One is Yours? The Theory of Attachment Styles was developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth and psychiatrist John Bowlby after they took an interest in how relationships with early caregivers impact relationships with others in adulthood. The ‘attachment style’ depicts how a person’s relationship with the primary caregivers in childhood impacts the way...
