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Main Character Syndrome vs. Narcissism: What’s the Difference?

In the digital age, it is likely that many concepts around self-expression and empowerment could be compared to narcissism. The main character syndrome is one such concept. Despite being associated with social media content creators, the main character syndrome can also be found in people in all walks of life. Imagine a person using their […]

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10 Scientifically Backed Signs of ADHD in Adults

ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, has long been associated with children who are unable to sit still or concentrate. In reality, however, ADHD frequently lingers into adulthood. The signs in adulthood also appear to be quite different in various contexts. As a result, it becomes more difficult to diagnose. So, in this article, I will attempt […]

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Does Body Count Affect Relationships?

In today’s society, casual sex is no longer as big of a taboo as it once was. As a result, there seems to be greater acceptance towards it. Moreover, various sexual terms have also entered common speak. Nevertheless, the actual act of intercourse is still divisive. An example here is of the taboo around kinks […]

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How Can Therapy Help with Mental Health

Mental health is important. Unfortunately, awareness regarding it is still pretty lacking. As a result, many are still unsure of how therapy actually works. For that purpose, I, a clinical psychologist, will break down how therapy can be of benefit to you! First, let’s see how effective therapy is. Is Therapy Worth It? Psychotherapy is […]

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How to Become Powerful: Insights from Psychology and Machiavellianism

So, you would like to become powerful. Perhaps, your colleagues are treating you poorly. Or maybe you’re tired of experiencing setback after setback. And maybe you’ve been reading on Machiavellianism. Perhaps, gaining power is the only solution you see. It isn’t though! Well, it isn’t the only solution. Maintaining power is equally important. Luckily, we’ve […]

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Will My Depression Ever Go Away?

Depression is a huge problem in modern times. If you’re suffering from it, the pain can seem endless. This is the point where you can wonder “Will my depression ever go away?” A painful question. But the short answer is ‘Yes. Your depression can go away.’ In this article, I will show you how this […]

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An Entrepreneur’s Psychology: What Truly Drives Success?

Psychology is the study of mental processes, emotions and behavior. Its utility is everywhere. This also relates to business, where you are providing products and services to people. As such, an entrepreneur cannot run a business without knowing how to manage his/her own emotions or the needs of the employees. In fact, their venture will […]

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Why Psychology is Important

The word Psychology comes from two Latin words psyche, meaning ‘soul’ and logia, meaning ‘study of’. So, in essence, psychology is the study of consciousness and its outcomes, in general. In modern times, psychologists have shifted to the definition: Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behaviors. As a separate discipline, psychology is […]

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The Main Character Syndrome: A Philosophical Defence

Everything that we know about the world is filtered through our own subjective lens. Our trials and tribulations are unique. Our experiences might hold some similarities with others. However, they are distinct and separate from many of the people around us. Even our siblings do not share the same views about everything. This reality is […]

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The Positives of Machiavellianism

Classically, Machiavellianism has been seen as a negative trait. To define it briefly, Machiavellianism is a tendency towards intentionally and strategically manipulating others to gain and keep power and control. It is also a part of the Dark Tetrad traits of personality. However, is there nothing positive to be gleaned from Machiavellianism? I argue that […]