Anna LeMind, B.A.

Anna LeMind is the founder and lead editor of the websites Learning-mind.com and PowerOfMisfits.com. She is a psychology enthusiast who holds a bachelor's degree in social sciences. As a deep thinker and socially anxious introvert, Anna has devoted countless hours of her life to the analysis of human behavior and personality, the nature of introversion, the concept of belonging, and social anxiety. She explores these topics in her writings, hoping to help those who struggle with similar issues as she does. Anna LeMind is the author of The Power of Misfits: How to Find Your Place in a World You Don’t Fit In, a book that aims to help all introverts, socially anxious people, and loners find their path in this loud, extroverted world. She has been featured on websites like The Mighty and Thrive Global. You can follow her on Goodreads, Twitter, and Linkedin.

8 Toxic Positivity Examples: Have You Lost Touch with Reality and Yourself?

January 8, 2023 by Anna LeMind, B.A.

Be positive. We hear this piece of advice all the time. While realistic optimism is great, it’s important to not fall victim to blind positivity, which can prove more harmful than it may seem. First of all, you need to be aware of how it shows up in daily life, and that’s why we list … Read more

10 Signs of a Glass-Half-Empty Type of Person: Is This You?

December 27, 2022 by Anna LeMind, B.A.

Glass-Half-Empty Type of Person definition signs

Is the glass half-full or half-empty? How would you answer this age-old question? The “glass” idiom divides all people into two categories. Basically, there are two ways to live your life: be an optimist and see the glass half-full or be a pessimist and see it half-empty. Which of the two are you? What Does … Read more

‘Why Do I Like Being Alone So Much?’ 20 Powerful Reasons

December 20, 2022 by Anna LeMind, B.A.

Back in my childhood, I would prefer to spend time by myself than connect with my peers. Throughout the years, this preference for solitary activities hasn’t changed much. However, as a quiet child and teen, I considered this trait a flaw and wondered, ‘What’s wrong with me? Why do I like being alone so much? … Read more

70 Negative Self-Talk Examples That Kill Your Self-Esteem

December 27, 2022December 5, 2022 by Anna LeMind, B.A.

The way we talk to ourselves plays a huge role in our overall wellbeing. Whatever situation we face in life, our inner voice is what forms our perception of it. That’s why it’s important to be aware of negative self-talk examples to make sure you tame your inner critic before it takes over your life. … Read more

To Be Great Is to Be Misunderstood: What It Means and Why It’s True

November 29, 2022 by Anna LeMind, B.A.

To Be Great Is to Be Misunderstood meaning

Is it so bad, then, to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood. -Ralph Waldo Emerson What are your thoughts on this quote? Does it ring a bell … Read more