Personality Matters When You’re Building a Parenting Village

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on March 02, 2023

You know who to call when you need a pep talk. You know who to call when it’s time to go shoe shopping. You also know exactly what your mother is going to say when you call her about “that” issue.

The people who make up our personal village accumulated as we grew up, went to schools, moved, hired on for jobs, or traveled the globe. Some were friends for a season, others are friends for life. Some remain at acquaintance level, others are in our colleague circle, and a smaller percentage of our people are privy to our darkest secrets and wildest dreams.

Can Love Languages Lead to a Better You?

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on March 02, 2023

You love in a completely unique way. 

Chapman’s theory of the 5 love languages – and Truity’s 7 Love Styles – both describe the way you like to receive and give love. They’re usually applied to romantic relationships and outward love. But it may surprise you to learn that love languages can be effective tools for self-development and inward love, too. 

How to Own Mistakes at Work—While Staying True to Your Personality

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 23, 2023

Most people take pride in the quality of their work. Having the respect of your employers, managers, supervisors and co-workers validates you and makes you feel like you’re earning your position.

But no matter your diligence and level of professionalism, at some time or another you’re bound to make an error, something serious enough to have real-world consequences that make you feel bad and cause problems for everyone.

What is Toxic Productivity and Which Personality Types are Likely to Get It?

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 23, 2023

Productivity is more than a buzzword: it’s a way of achieving all the things you want and need to achieve while retaining a healthy mindset and balance. But what happens when productivity becomes toxic? When instead of helping you, it causes you to constantly be on the go at the expense of other things in your life?

What is a Team Health Check and How Can You Run One?

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 23, 2023

Almost eight in 10 people who quit their jobs state “lack of appreciation” as their reason for leaving. 

When people don’t feel valued, seen or appreciated in teams, there’s a high chance they won’t stick around. That means increased employee turnover and reduced productivity for your organization.

Team health checks can be a really useful tool to avoid this scenario, helping to boost productivity and employee engagement. Here’s what you need to know.

Change Your Mind Not Your Job: How to Find Meaning in Any Career, According to Psychologists

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 22, 2023

If your day job has become dreary, these tips can help you find that spark again.

It’s 9 am and you clock in with a single “click.” The minutes — no wait, seconds — are long and drawn out. You stare at your computer screen blankly, trying to will yourself to work but your mind wanders. You’re disengaged, disenchanted and ready to call it a day.

12 Ways INFJs are the Most Confusing People You’ll Ever Meet

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 15, 2023

INFJs aren’t known for being straightforward personalities. In fact, they have a reputation for being walking paradoxes who confuse other personality types with their contradictory behaviors.

Here are 12 reasons why INFJS are the most confusing people you’ll ever meet. 

5 Meeting Ideas to Help Your Team Bond Naturally

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 15, 2023

Love them or hate them – team-bonding activities will always be met with mixed responses. At their best they can be fun, engaging and effective at bringing your team together. At their worst, you get total disengagement and awkward silences.

The problem? Team-bonding ideas often don’t take into account the different personality types on your team. It’s important to find inclusive activities that don’t work against an Introvert’s hardwiring or that otherwise feel forced or tough. 

Here’s How You Contradict Yourself, By Enneagram Type

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 08, 2023

Does your significant other say they want to spend quality time together yet chooses to work all weekend? Does your brother claim he is open to anything but cringes at your idea of a silent retreat? How about the pal who offers to plan game night but really wants you to volunteer for carpooling duties?

If you are confused by your favorite people, then understand you’re not alone. Within every personality type there’s a contradiction. We all have motivations that sometimes oppose one another.

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