Do you often find yourself feeling recharged when spending time alone, but drained after being in a crowded place or engaging in too many conversations? If so, you’re not alone! As a grown adult, I always enjoy meeting new people… however, even being out of high school for a very long time hasn’t changed the … Read more
At my previous job, I always looked up to my manager. She continually stuck to the boundaries she created, seemed to say no confidently, communicated effectively, and took critique in stride… all while being self-confident and self-assured. I always aspired to be like her. As it turns out, my manager has an assertive personality. And … Read more
Looking for ways to better understand the human condition? One way to do so is by listening to songs about greed and materialism. Today, we have put together a collection of great songs on this meaningful topic. These songs describe how people become fixated on material things, want more than their fair share, and fall … Read more
We’ve discussed the sixteen Myers-Briggs Personality types quite a bit here at Happier Human and are often asked many questions once readers finish the articles. One of the most frequent involves comparing personality types that only differ in the Introvert and Extrovert category. After all, isn’t it simply a matter of one person enjoying the … Read more
Personal development is not a journey that never ends… nor should it. The point of personal development is never to simply stop once you’ve reached a certain goal, but to keep reaching for more. The key to successful personal development is adopting a mindful attitude. The ability to step back and take a “good hard … Read more
What is the difference between character vs personality? I think you will agree that it can sometimes be difficult to discern the difference between the two. The fact is it can be incredibly easy to confuse character with personality. Someone can have a good personality and still have a weak character. And this works the … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if people came with warning labels? For instance, “Warning, this person has a short temper?” or “Beware, this person is manipulative.” Even if the toxic traits aren’t deal-breakers, or their character traits bad enough to cause us to disassociate from a person, the warning signs are still good to know. Like … Read more
“Thank you so much for making dinner.” “Please, may I have that financial file before the meeting?” “No, thank you. I’m not available to join you for cocktails after work.” Do you consider yourself to be a polite person? Or maybe you want to learn how to be (more) polite? The good news is that you … Read more
Have you ever thought about the words boss and leader? Often, people mistake one for the other. This may be because, on paper, they appear similar. Even the dictionary defines both similarly… but, in actuality, a boss and a leader couldn’t be more different from each other. While a boss and a leader may fill … Read more
Mental illness is shaking off its outdated stigma, and people are starting to have a dialogue about their struggles with these invisible disorders. Out of all of the mental illnesses, the most common fall under the category of anxiety disorders, which impacts 18.1% of the American population each year. This specific type of mental disorder … Read more