People are always looking for simple ways to peer into their personalities. A new study suggests that finding out what makes you tick might lie at your fingertips.
People are always looking for simple ways to peer into their personalities. A new study suggests that finding out what makes you tick might lie at your fingertips.
Trying to understand the basis of neuroticism can be a challenge, given its pervasive qualities. New mental health research uncovers the core of this potentially disabling trait.
Trying to understand the basis of neuroticism can be a challenge, given its pervasive qualities. New mental health research uncovers the core of this potentially disabling trait.
You don't have to be a Buddhist to benefit from living by a moral code. New research suggests that people who strive to "do the right thing" tend to be less stressed and depressed.
You don't have to be a Buddhist to benefit from living by a moral code. New research suggests that people who strive to "do the right thing" tend to be less stressed and depressed.
Many people get trapped in unhelpful neurotic loops, and this post explains why going meta to activate your sage mode is the first step in reversing them.
Many people get trapped in unhelpful neurotic loops, and this post explains why going meta to activate your sage mode is the first step in reversing them.
Everyone needs social interaction, but a new study on personality and relationships shows the need is particularly strong for neurotic people as they seek to compensate for loneliness.
Everyone needs social interaction, but a new study on personality and relationships shows the need is particularly strong for neurotic people as they seek to compensate for loneliness.
I understand where my emotional baggage came from and how it affects me. But how do I unpack this baggage so it doesn’t continue to drive my life in an unhealthy direction?
I understand where my emotional baggage came from and how it affects me. But how do I unpack this baggage so it doesn’t continue to drive my life in an unhealthy direction?
A new study finds that people who self-identify as agnostic, versus atheist, are more curious about others and open to their views but also less emotionally stable.
A new study finds that people who self-identify as agnostic, versus atheist, are more curious about others and open to their views but also less emotionally stable.
The ability to judge whether a situation is threatening is valuable, but new research suggests that this comes at a cost. A nine-item threat test will help guide you toward some peace.
The ability to judge whether a situation is threatening is valuable, but new research suggests that this comes at a cost. A nine-item threat test will help guide you toward some peace.
Highly sensitive people are extremely well-attuned to internal states and external surroundings. A new test allows you to measure yourself on this quality’s six basic components.
Highly sensitive people are extremely well-attuned to internal states and external surroundings. A new test allows you to measure yourself on this quality’s six basic components.
Recent research explores the structure and dynamics of narcissism, the relationship between narcissism and self-esteem, and factors that motivate narcissistic behavior.
Recent research explores the structure and dynamics of narcissism, the relationship between narcissism and self-esteem, and factors that motivate narcissistic behavior.
Do you wish you had a better understanding of why people do what they do? According to a recent study, all you need is this one approach to personality with its five basic factors.
Do you wish you had a better understanding of why people do what they do? According to a recent study, all you need is this one approach to personality with its five basic factors.
When someone treats you poorly, it certainly can hurt. New personality research shows how to learn from those who manage to recover without experiencing long-lasting effects.
When someone treats you poorly, it certainly can hurt. New personality research shows how to learn from those who manage to recover without experiencing long-lasting effects.
Despite claims that conservatives are more sensitive to threats, evidence suggests that people with left-wing economic views may be more likely to have anxiety disorders.
Despite claims that conservatives are more sensitive to threats, evidence suggests that people with left-wing economic views may be more likely to have anxiety disorders.
Researchers think introverts produce more saliva than extroverts due to the Reticular Activation System, which responds to stimuli like food and social contact.
Researchers think introverts produce more saliva than extroverts due to the Reticular Activation System, which responds to stimuli like food and social contact.