5 Toxic Habits Learned From Your Parents
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You’ve learned these toxic habits during your childhood, and now you are carrying them with you through your adulthood! We are designed to live following patterns. This is human nature, and we will act according to it. Our childhood is the most important period of our lives when it comes to learning new habits, and […]
Struggling to Focus? Here Are 5 Reasons Why
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Unable to focus? Find out why! Not being able to focus on your tasks is not something unheard of. Most people struggle with that sooner or later, but the causes of it can vary greatly. Maybe you just picked up a new book and feel like you will never be done reading it because you […]
6 Surprising Reasons Why People Become Narcissists
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Is there a clear reason why people become narcissists? Can we as individuals be born narcissists? This will gradually develop over the years, and the main influence is how we were raised. The best psychologists in town answer these questions and a few others, so you may want to make yourself comfortable for the entire […]
Fashion Therapy: 8 Exciting Ways Clothes Can Lift Your Spirits
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We’re taking fashion therapy to a whole new level, folks! Have you ever noticed how certain clothes can instantly brighten up your mood? Well, according to psychology, that’s not a coincidence! Clothing significantly impacts the way we feel. So, here at Psychology Diary, we’ve decided to investigate how clothes can influence our mood, and we’ll […]
8 Shocking Mind Games Sociopaths Use to Keep You Under Their Thumb
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Did you know that sociopaths use some mind games to keep you under their thumb? As much as we might hate it, some people in our lives could be sociopaths. If you ever feel like you’re gaslighted, manipulated, or tricked, it might be because it’s indeed true. Or, of course, you spend a lot of […]
4 Psychology-Based Reasons New Year’s Resolutions Fail
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Are these resolutions a bad thing? New Year’s resolutions have always been a big thing, but psychology tells us very clearly that most of them are set up to fail. There are many reasons behind this, and you are about to find out more about them. Try to think about the last time any of […]
6 Subtle Signs You Might Be Falling Out of Love, According to Experts
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Do you ever feel like you’re falling out of love with your partner? Many relationships seem like the land of milk and honey at first. Everything seems to be perfectly aligned; you get along, feel butterflies in your stomach each time your partner grabs your hands, and you’re open to any potential change that could […]
6 Dangerous Types of Narcissists to Stay Away From
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If you want to protect your energy, you must stay away from these types of narcissists! Narcissists can exude confidence, be charming, and even intoxicating to be around – at first. But beneath their nice surface, their self-absorbed tendencies can lead to toxic relationships, manipulation, and even emotional damage. Not everyone is the same, so […]
What Causes Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
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According to research, narcissistic personality disorder is present in 5% of the population in the U.S. It’s just a small percentage, yet it’s something worrying! We’ve seen a lot of articles lately based on this topic, and if you’re a subscriber, you probably read many from our page too. However, we will be “sitting on […]