Five languages of love: how people show their affection

The American author and psychologist Gary Chapman developed the concept of the five languages of love to solve communication issues in romantic relationships. It is based on the idea that each person has a unique way of expressing and receiving love.  Through his work as a couples therapist, Chapman observed that even though both partners …

The impostor syndrome 

Imagine this: You have achieved great success in your career, running a thriving company with a team of employees and satisfied clients. However, despite your accomplishments, you feel like an impostor, believing your success is due to luck or good presentation skills. Despite your training, you feel like you lack education and are waiting to …

How to Identify and Avoid Emotional Manipulation

To identify emotional manipulation, it is important to be aware of the signs, such as feeling like you are constantly walking on eggshells around the manipulator, feeling guilty or ashamed for no reason, or feeling like you cannot express your true thoughts and feelings without negative consequences. It’s also helpful to trust your instincts and …

Am I a people pleaser?

Have you ever wondered if people pleasing is just a part of your personality or something you learned to do while growing up? The truth is, it’s more likely to be the latter. People pleasing is a survival strategy you may have adopted while navigating your environment when you were younger. It involves always prioritising …