4 Personality Traits of Successful Professionals and How to Avoid Burnout Highly successful professionals often share traits like perfectionism or people-pleasing tendencies, but these can lead to burnout if unchecked. A 2023 Psychology Today article by Shannon Sawyer-Jawal highlights how adjusting these traits fosters sustainable success (Sawyer-Jawal, 2023). As a psychology professor with decades of … Read more
Why You Laugh in Stressful Situations: What It Reveals About Your Personality Ever laughed during a tense moment and wondered why? Far from disrespect, this response is a natural coping mechanism, per experts cited in El Confidencial (). A 2018 study on humor psychology suggests it reduces stress by 15% (Martin & Ford, 2018). As … Read more
Does Your Makeup Reveal Your Personality? Insights from Science Your makeup choices might say more about you than you think. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen mindful self-expression reduce social anxiety by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Social Psychology study (Lee et al., 2020). Drawing on a 2023 Archives of … Read more
Extraversion: The Personality Trait That Boosts Your Chances of Finding Love Finding love comes easier to some, and a 2024 study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests extraversion is a key factor (web:0). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how personality shapes relationships, reducing loneliness and boosting well-being. Let’s explore … Read more
What Your Suitcase Packing Style Says About Your Personality Packing a suitcase for a trip reveals more than your travel essentials—it unveils your personality. Psychologist Mahaté Tranzer, in Female Magazine, links packing habits to traits like control or flexibility (web:9). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these habits reduce stress … Read more
Fun Psychological Questions That Reveal Personality: How to Understand Yourself and Others Better Understanding personality is a fascinating journey that helps reveal the motivations, tendencies, and unique traits shaping individuals. Fun psychological questions are not only entertaining but also offer deeper insights into personality, preferences, and even subconscious thinking patterns. In this blog, we’ll explore … Read more